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Product safety

Requirements for importers and retailers

Product safety

— filed under: Health and safety, Consumer laws, Compliance

Information for business on how to comply with product safety standards and information on product recalls.

Requirements for importers and retailers

Product safety is the responsibility of anyone who imports, distributes or supplies consumer goods under both the Consumer Guarantees Act and Fair Trading Act.