Regulated products
This section contains information on mandatory Product Safety Standards, Unsafe Goods Notices, product safety policy statements and compulsory product recalls.
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About regulated products
New Zealand products can be regulated by mandatory Product Safety Standards, Unsafe Goods Notices, product safety policy statements, and compulsory recall orders.
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Button batteries product safety policy statement
Button batteries are used in many household products. While they don’t seem hazardous, they can cause serious lifelong medical conditions and even death.
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Formaldehyde in clothing and textiles product safety policy statement
This product safety policy statement sets out the limits of formaldehyde in clothing and textiles considered acceptable by the government.
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Baby walker standard
The Product Safety Standards (Baby Walkers) Amendment Regulations 2005
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Bicycle standard
The Product Safety Standards (Pedal Bicycles) Regulations 2000 (as amended in 2003)
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Children's nightwear standard
The Product Safety Standards (Children's Nightwear & Limited Daywear Having Reduced Fire Hazard) Regulations 2016
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Children's toy standard
The Product Safety Standards (Children's Toys) Regulations 2005
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Cigarette lighter standard
The Product Safety Standards (Cigarette Lighters) Regulations 1998
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Household cot standard
The Product Safety Standards (Household Cots) Regulations 2005
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Small high-powered magnets Unsafe Goods Notice
Small high-powered magnet sets are unsafe, and can't be sold for personal use. This notice came into force on 24 July 2014 for an indefinite period.
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Multipurpose ladders Unsafe Goods Notice
This notice came into force on 22 May 2014 for an indefinite period.
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Chainsaws without a chain brake Unsafe Goods Notice
This notice prohibits the supply of chainsaws without a chain brake.
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Lead in children's toys Unsafe Goods Notice
First banned 20 September 2007, and supply prohibited indefinitely from 26 March 2009.
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Hot water bottles Unsafe Goods Notice
This notice prohibits the supply of rubber and PVC hot water bottles that don't meet the required standards.
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Candles and candlewicks containing lead Unsafe Goods Notice
This notice prohibits the supply of candles with lead in the wicks and candlewicks containing lead.
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Pistol crossbows Unsafe Goods Notice
This notice prohibits the supply of Ninja pistol and Barnett Phantom crossbows, and any pistol crossbow that doesn't have a safety catch on the firing mechanism.
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Takata Alpha airbag inflator compulsory product recall
The Takata ‘Alpha’ type airbag inflator compulsory recall came into effect on 31 May 2018.