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What are the "three internationally recognised safety standards" that will apply "when a parent buys a toy for their child" in New Zealand, and where can New Zealand parents see the definition of each standard?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • What are the "three internationally recognised safety standards" that will apply "when a parent buys a toy for their child" in New Zealand, and where can New Zealand parents see the definition of each standard?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Subject to consultation and the final regulations, suppliers would be able to comply with: • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2023; • EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018; or • ASTM F963-17. The regulations would also recognise ISO 8124-1:2022, which is the same as AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2023. Copies of these standards are available through the relevant standards organisations.