International treaty

UK-New Zealand FTA Chapter 20: Consumer Protection

Text of chapter 20 of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and New Zealand.

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Chapter 20: Consumer Protection (PDF version)

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The chapter enhances consumer welfare and trust through the promotion of transparent, effective measures to protect consumers.

Consumers can trade with confidence, knowing the chapter will enshrine protections for both UK and New Zealand consumers buying goods and services in each other’s markets. For example, it will ensure both nations have laws to require goods to be of reasonable and satisfactory quality at the time of delivery.

Published 28 February 2022