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When MBIE states that "the European and American standards provide a comparable level of safety to the Australia/New Zealand joint standard" for children's toys sold in New Zealand, how is "comparable level" being assessed?

Answered Question 37258 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • When MBIE states that "the European and American standards provide a comparable level of safety to the Australia/New Zealand joint standard" for children's toys sold in New Zealand, how is "comparable level" being assessed?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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"Comparable level of safety" refers to an assessment of the requirements relating to choking and airway hazards addressed by the regulations. The technical requirements and testing methods across the European, American, and Australia/Zealand standards are largely the same.