Product Safety Law Index

Government Product Safety Policy Statement on Acceptable Limits of Formaldehyde in Clothing and Other Textiles

This government product safety policy statement sets out the limits of formaldehyde in clothing and textiles considered acceptable by the government and is intended to provide clear guidance to manufacturers and importers as to acceptable limits of formaldehyde. It is intended to complement the Consumer Guarantees Act by setting out what is considered acceptable quality and fit for purpose.

Government Product Safety Policy Statement on Acceptable Limits of Formaldehyde in Clothing and Other Textiles (July 2008)

How product safety laws work in New Zealand

New Zealand has two key laws which deal with product safety, the Consumer Guarantees Act and the Fair Trading Act.

The Consumer Guarantees Act is a general consumer protection law which gives minimum standards of quality for goods and services. The Fair Trading Act is designed (among other things) to promote product safety and to prevent injuries.

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs administers both these Acts. The Ministry is expected to liaise and consult with other government agencies that may have an interest or be affected by any proposed government intervention.

How product safety laws work in New Zealand (December 2007)

Proposed Government Product Safety Policy Statement on Acceptable Limits of Formaldehyde in Clothing and Other Textiles (October 2007)

This proposed government product safety policy statement sets out the limits of formaldehyde in clothing and textiles considered acceptable by the government. The government product safety policy statement is intended to provide clear guidance to manufacturers and importers as to acceptable limits of formaldehyde. It is intended to complement the Consumer Guarantees Act by setting out what is considered acceptable quality and fit for purpose.

Submissions are welcome on both the proposed acceptable limits and on the approach being suggested of a Government Product Safety Policy Statement.

Submissions closed on 26 November 2007.

Proposed Government Product Safety Policy Statement on Acceptable Limits of Formaldehyde in Clothing and Other Textiles (October 2007)

Evaluation of Alleged Unacceptable Formaldehyde Levels in Clothing (October 2007)

This report provides test results and discussion of an investigation undertaken by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs on alleged unacceptable formaldehyde levels in clothing.

Evaluation of Alleged Unacceptable Formaldehyde Levels in Clothing (October 2007)