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If mandatory compliance with an international product safety standard is this Government's policy position for new corded blinds, why did it take until June 2026 to announce this?

Answered Question 30276 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • If mandatory compliance with an international product safety standard is this Government's policy position for new corded blinds, why did it take until June 2026 to announce this?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Answer

Because Cabinet agreed to introduce product safety standards in June 2026.