Product Safety
[ Last Updated 20 October 2005 ]
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs provides information and advice to consumers and businesses on product safety. See the Product Safety section of the Consumer Affairs' website.
Information for Consumers
Consumers can find information on how to use products safely and how to make sure that the products they buy are safe. The Consumer Information product safety section covers a wide range of topics including safety in the home, children's furniture and nightwear, baby products, toys, cigarette lighters, and pedal bicycles. Information is also provided on safety issues to be aware of when buying products.
The Product Safety section also contains an online form to report potentially unsafe products to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. Links to other websites and details about unsafe products that have been recalled, can also be found in this section.
Information for Manufacturers, Importers, Wholesalers and Retailers
Businesses can find product safety information on issues they need to be aware of when manufacturing, importing and selling products.
Information for businesses includes:
- Recalling unsafe products
- Product Safety Standards - there is information on products covered by safety standards under the Fair Trading Act. The purpose of these Standards is to prevent or reduce risk of injury.
- Current Unsafe Goods Notices (bans)
- The Commerce Commission for existing standards and compliance.
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