15
Dec
2011
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Mark Gavin
Stephanie Melbourne
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Consumer Law
New Legislation
The Natural Health Products Bill went through its first reading on 15 September which proposes to set up a new regulatory system for low-risk natural health products in New Zealand. If the Bill is passed in its current form, it will place very stringent requirements on manufacturers, importers and distributors of natural health products.
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11
Oct
2011
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Mark Gavin
Lucy Archer
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Intellectual Property
New Legislation
The Trade Marks Amendment Act 2011 (the Amendment Act) came into force in New Zealand last month. The Amendment Act, previously known as the Trade Marks (International Treaties and Enforcement) Amendment Bill, has effected some important changes to the Trade Marks Act 2002 (the Act) which people should be aware of if they currently, or may in the future, own (or have any interest in) a trade mark.
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3
Oct
2011
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Mark Gavin
Stephanie Melbourne
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Consumer Law
New Legislation
Advertising Law
The Consumer Law Reform Bill is expected to be introduced to Parliament later this year which is likely to result in a number of key changes to existing consumer law, including those found in the Fair Trading Act 1986. In particular, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs proposes to introduce a new provision surrounding the substantiation of claims which will be of particular importance.
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2
Sep
2011
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3
May
2011
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Mark Gavin
Stephanie Melbourne
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Consumer Law
New Legislation
Advertising Law
With any advertising campaign, one important consideration is to ensure that all forms of advertising comply with the Advertising Codes of Practice. In particular, if you are advertising food products to children then the new Children’s Code for Advertising Food will be especially relevant.
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