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Has the Minister received advice on whether Canada has stronger product safety standards for corded window coverings as compared to New Zealand, and if so, what was that advice?

Answered Question 4105 (2026)
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Asked by

Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

Question

  • Has the Minister received advice on whether Canada has stronger product safety standards for corded window coverings as compared to New Zealand, and if so, what was that advice?

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Answer

I received oral advice on regulatory approaches used in Canada and Australia, and I have asked for further written advice. I will carefully consider this advice.