For consumers
Trading Standards works with industry, standards making bodies, injury prevention agencies and other regulators to promote product safety in New Zealand. We also oversee product recalls, and put regulatory controls in place where necessary.
In this section
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What we do and don't do, and who can help
Trading Standards administers the product safety elements of the Fair Trading Act and Consumer Guarantees Act. Some products are regulated by other agencies.
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What to do about unsafe or recalled products
What to do about an unsafe product, product recalls and alerts, notify a product safety concern.
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Keeping kids safe
Choosing safe products and learning to use them safely can help keep your kids safe.
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Safety with specific products
Information about buying and using particular products that are known to pose potential safety risks.