> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.accentuate.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.accentuate.io/use-case-guides/pet-products/safety-notes.md). # Safety Notes OVERVIEW The Safety Notes field captures safety-relevant information that does not fit cleanly into any other metafield. This includes age-specific hazards, size-based weight limits, species-specific toxicity warnings, supervision requirements, and usage restrictions. Not a legal disclaimer — a practical guidance field that reduces harm and builds trust. In pet products, safety notes are not optional. A toy safe for a Labrador can be a choking hazard for a Chihuahua. A calming supplement safe for dogs can be toxic for cats. An essential oil harmless to humans can cause liver failure in felines. Safety notes make this explicit where product descriptions often do not.
BUSINESS VALUE Why this field matters * Safety transparency is the #1 trust signal for first-time buyers of food and health products * Choking hazard and size-appropriateness data dramatically reduces product liability exposure * Species-specific toxicity warnings prevent serious harm and associated brand reputation damage * Returns and negative reviews caused by safety mismatches are preventable with this field * Pet health and safety content ranks highly in organic search — it is a content asset, not just compliance ACF SETUP How to configure this field in Accentuate Custom Fields | Where | ACF dashboard → Templates tab → Product scope → Add new field | | ----------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Label | Safety Notes | | Name / Key | safety\_notes | | Namespace | accentuate (default) | | Field type | Shopify >> Single-line text (List) for separate structured notes — OR — ACF Multi-line text for narrative safety copy | | Multi-value | Yes — multiple safety notes can apply to a single product | | ℹ️ Use Shopify >> List if you want each note as a filterable separate entry. Use ACF Multi-line text for free-form narrative safety copy. Do NOT create a Shopify Metafield definition for ACF multi-line fields — they will conflict. | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | STEP-BY-STEP IN ACF 1. In ACF, open Templates tab and select the Product scope 2. Click "Add new field" 3. Label: "Safety Notes" — Key auto-fills as "safety\_notes" 4. Namespace: leave as "accentuate" 5. Field type: Shopify >> Single-line text (List) for structured notes 6. Enable "Allow multiple selections" — each note is one entry 7. Click Done, then Save 8. Open a toy, supplement, or grooming product and populate with relevant safety information | 🔧 Shopify admin (optional pinning): Pin in Shopify admin: Settings → Custom data → Products. Namespace: "accentuate", Key: "safety\_notes", Type: Single-line text (List). Once pinned, safety\_notes is visible directly on the product edit page — making it easy for non-technical team members to fill in without opening ACF. | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | 🔁 Repeatability: Shopify >> List handles multiple safety notes natively. For very long narrative safety disclaimers, consider ACF Multi-line text instead — but do not create a corresponding Shopify definition for it. | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | REFERENCE VALUES Example values — adapt to your catalog | Value | When to use | | -------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Supervise during use | Product requires adult supervision; not for unsupervised pets | | Not suitable for puppies / kittens | Choking hazard, material hardness, or chemical concern for young animals | | Not for cats | Contains ingredients or materials harmful or toxic to felines | | Not for dogs under \[X] kg | Choking hazard or weight-limit equipment; specify the threshold | | Remove if damaged | Toys and chews that become hazardous when broken or worn | | Indoor use only | Not weather-rated; outdoor use degrades safety properties | | Contains \[ingredient] — toxic to cats | Specific toxicity; e.g. tea tree oil, xylitol, essential oils | | Keep out of reach when not in use | High-value or potentially dangerous items requiring secure storage | | Vet consultation recommended | Supplements where professional guidance is advised | | Weight limit: \[X] kg | Structural weight capacity for crates, carriers, elevated beds | BEST PRACTICES * Put the most dangerous or least obvious safety note first in the list * Be species-specific: "Not for cats" is clearer than "Not suitable for all animals" * For weight limits on equipment, state the limit numerically, not as a size category * Update safety notes if a supplier reformulates a product or changes materials * Pin this field in Shopify admin so merchant teams can fill it in without opening ACF COMMON MISTAKES — AVOID THESE * Writing safety notes in legalese that customers do not read or understand * Omitting choking hazard warnings on small toys — most common safety oversight * Using "Consult your vet" as the ONLY safety note — too generic to be actionable * Not updating safety notes when product formula or materials change * Burying the most critical safety note at the bottom of a list \
IN CONTEXT — EXAMPLE PRODUCT | ⚠️ Rope & Rubber Tug Toy — Large Dog | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Pet type: Dog | | Breed size: L / Large, XL / Extra Large | | Usage / Purpose: Daily play, Training | | Safety notes: Supervise during use; Not suitable for dogs under 15 kg; Remove if rope strands fray; Not for cats | | Age group: Adult | Developer Implementation | Liquid note: Shopify >> List type — use .value for the array. Render prominently — safety notes must be visible before "Add to cart", not buried in a tab. | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | \
Liquid — Storefront Rendering ``` {% comment %} Safety Notes — Shopify >> List type ALWAYS render above the fold if present — visibility matters {% endcomment %} {% assign safety = product.metafields.accentuate.safety_notes.value %} {% if safety != blank %} {% endif %} ```
| 💡 Pro tip: Safety notes are JSON-LD gold. Add safety\_notes content to your product structured data as "safetyConsideration" property. Google may display this in rich results for pet product searches — organic visibility that matters. Render with Liquid in your theme's JSON-LD block. | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.accentuate.io/use-case-guides/pet-products/safety-notes.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.