October 1996
Commission urges shops to check for unsafe Christmas toys and bikes now
30 October 1996
The Commerce Commission is urging businesses to check the safety of their Christmas toys and bicycles now, rather than waiting until customers or the Commission find goods that do not meet product safety standards.Relates to: Fair Trading
High Court upholds that directors and companies can both be convicted
4 October 1996
The Christchurch High Court today upheld an earlier District Court judgment that if a company breaches the Fair Trading Act, then individuals, including directors, can be convicted as well as the company.Relates to: Fair Trading
Tyco recalls and exchanges Magna Doodle toy parts
3 October 1996
One of the worlds largest toy manufacturers, Tyco, is recalling and exchanging parts of its Magna Doodle drawing set as part of a settlement with the Commerce Commission.Relates to: Fair Trading
'HeartSmart' brand withdrawn
2 October 1996
The 'HeartSmart' brand will disappear from eggs following a settlement between the Commerce Commission and producers of the eggs.Relates to: Fair Trading
