New Zealand · Product safety
New Zealand announces future corded-window-covering safety standards
The Government announced that New Zealand will introduce safety standards using an accepted overseas pathway. The announcement is policy direction, not yet an operative mandatory standard.
What this means
Understand the practical effect.
The Government announced that New Zealand will introduce safety standards using an accepted overseas pathway. The announcement is policy direction, not yet an operative mandatory standard.
What to do
Turn the update into action.
Identify affected products and supplier evidence now, but wait for the final instrument, commencement and transition terms before treating a particular standard as mandatory in New Zealand.
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Practical support
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Confirm the products, customer journeys, claims, suppliers or processes affected, then identify the evidence, ownership and timing needed for a defensible response.
Watchdog can assess the update against your circumstances and recommend the most useful next step.
Important information
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This update is general information, not legal advice. Laws, official guidance and proceedings can change. Check the current source and your specific facts before acting.