Reports
From time to time the Ministry of Consumer Affairs produces reports on a range of consumer policy issues including legislation, product safety and measurement. Full text and PDF versions are available of recent papers.
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Behavioural Analysis for Policy
- The Ministry has developed a guide to behavioural analysis for policy. The guide can help policy analysts develop a broader understanding of the range of factors that influence people's behaviour. Link to this report published October 2006 on the Ministry of Economic Development website. [PDF format 1MB]
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Review of the Operation of the Motor vehicle Sales Act 2003
- March 2006: Report presented to the House of Representatives pursuant to section 163 of the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003
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Statement on formaldehyde
- This government product safety policy statement sets out the limits of formaldehyde in clothing and textiles considered acceptable by the government.
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Evaluation of Alleged Unacceptable Formaldehyde Levels in Clothing
- This report provides test results and discussion of an investigation undertaken by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs on alleged unacceptable formaldehyde levels in clothing.
