New Zealand #4435 (v.3)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
01/10/2020 - 22/12/2022
Old version v.3
Reporting member
New Zealand
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Conditional prohibition on the importation of unsafe goods
National legal basis
Unsafe Goods: (Candles and Candlewicks Notice 2001, Pistol Crossbows Notice 1988, Chainsaws without a chain brake Notice 2012, Lead in children’s toys Indefinite Prohibition Notice 2009, Small High Powdered Magnets Indefinite Prohibition Notice 2014, Hot Water Bottles Permanent Prohibition Notice 2016, Multipurpose ladders Indefinite Prohibition Notice 2014.

Product Safety Standards: Baby Walkers Regulations 2001 and the 2005 amendment, Children’s Nightwear and Limited Daywear Having Reduced Fire Hazard Regulations 2016, Toys Regulations 2005, Cigarette Lighters Regulation 1998, Household Cots Regulations 2005, Pedal Bicycle Regulations 2000 and the 2003 amendment.

Unsafe goods notices and product safety standards are in place under the Fair Trading Act 1986.
Administrative mechanism
Administered by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.
Responsible entities
Ministry of Consumer Affairs
HS version
HS 2017
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Meta data

WTO justifications

XX:(b) - (b) necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Reported as: Article XX (b) – necessary to protect human ; animal or plant life or health
Non-WTO commitments
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
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