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New Toy Safety Rules Simplify Imports | Auckland News
New toy safety rules are set to launch in New Zealand, slashing compliance costs and boosting affordability—thanks to alignment with global standards. Outdated 2002 regulations have long burdened importers with costly testing, even for toys already meeting international safety benchmarks. Industry feedback spurred this change, projected to save businesses thousands per toy and deliver up to $6.8 million in economic benefits over ten years. Ministers insist safety won’t be compromised, as new rules mirror proven international safeguards. Suppliers get six months to adapt, aiming to simplify…
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