Business Law Library & Tracker
Product Safety, Labelling & Recalls
Safety standards, labels, warnings, traceability and product recalls.
Sources last reviewed 28 July 2026
Main law guides
157
Acts, regulations and codes worth reading first
Topics
60
Plain-English clusters
Published case explainers
96
Selected cases with a business lesson
Tracked updates
8
New, amended & reviewed
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Main lawNew Zealand
Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 2004
2004 No 70
PriorityIn force10 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Regulatory ComplianceProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsLicences, Permits & Registrations
Main lawNew Zealand
Wine Act 2003
2003 No 114
PriorityIn force10 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceDirectors' Duties & GovernanceProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Medicines Act 1981
1981 No 118
PriorityIn force10 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceDirectors' Duties & GovernanceLiquidation & RestructuringAdvertising, Marketing & PromotionsProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesHealthcare & Regulated ProfessionsImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Act 2022
2022 No 4
PriorityIn force7 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceAdvertising, Marketing & PromotionsProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Psychoactive Substances Act 2013
2013 No 53
PriorityIn force12 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceWorkplace Health & SafetyAdvertising, Marketing & PromotionsProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesEnvironmental Consents & WasteImport, Export, Sanctions & Customs
Main lawNew Zealand
Weights and Measures Act 1987
1987 No 15
PriorityIn force8 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Consumer Law & TradingRegulatory ComplianceAdvertising, Marketing & PromotionsProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Act 1988
1988 No 157
PriorityIn force7 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Regulatory ComplianceWorkplace Health & SafetyProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesFinancial Services, Credit & PaymentsEnvironmental Consents & WasteInsurance Policies & ClaimsTransport, Shipping & LogisticsImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsTelecommunications, Media & Content
Main lawNew Zealand
Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997
1997 No 60
PriorityIn force7 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Regulatory ComplianceProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsImport, Export, Sanctions & Customs
Main lawNew Zealand
Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993
1993 No 94
PriorityIn force9 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Digital & EcommerceRegulatory ComplianceAdvertising, Marketing & PromotionsProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsTelecommunications, Media & Content
Main lawNew Zealand
Geographical Indications Registration Act 2006
2006 No 60
PriorityIn force7 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
IP & Brand ProtectionRegulatory ComplianceTrade Marks, Passing Off & BrandingProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
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