Thousands of novelty items filling showbags at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show have officially been put to the test, ahead of gates opening this Saturday.

The state’s consumer watchdog, Consumer and Business Services (CBS), has checked more than 2100 items across nearly 500 showbags to make sure they are safe.

This includes checking for things like secure battery compartments, no sharp or pointy edges on toys such as novelty swords, that projectile toys such as bow and arrows do not have enough force to cause injuries and any items designed for children under three do not have any small removable parts that children could choke on.

Inspectors found that all the items were compliant, however, parents are still being urged to keep a close eye on their children when playing with their showbags.

Any toys containing flat round cell batteries - known as button or coin batteries - are required to be securely fastened.

In addition to presenting a choking risk, button batteries can also cause a severe chemical reaction that burns through tissue causing catastrophic bleeding if swallowed.

Cosmetics such as under eye and face masks, lip gloss, glitter gel and temporary tattoos are required to have an ingredient label and it’s important to keep this handy in case of an allergic reaction. Having a list of ingredients available for doctors can save vital time when determining medical treatment.

CBS have been working around the clock to ensure all bags and their contents are checked and do not pose a safety concern before the start of the show, with staff also on standby to respond to any consumer concerns once the show begins.

Anyone who has any concerns about product safety at the Royal Adelaide Show is encouraged to contact CBS.