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Regarding the new agreement on trans-Tasman standards, of the "24 joint Australian/ New Zealand standards that had become misaligned", which ones specifically were in the "consumer protection sectors", listed by title?

Answered Question 4662 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • Regarding the new agreement on trans-Tasman standards, of the "24 joint Australian/ New Zealand standards that had become misaligned", which ones specifically were in the "consumer protection sectors", listed by title?

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Hon Scott Simpson

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

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AS/NZS 2869:2025 Tampons - Menstrual AS/NZS 4399:2025 Sun Protective Clothing - Evaluation and classification AS/NZS 3973:2025 Shower/toilet chairs (mobile and static)