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The New Zealand
manufacturing and retailing industry is highly regulated. If you
are an operator in this area it is essential that you are aware of
how legislation and regulation impacts on various stages of your
business process. Examples of applicable legislation include
the Fair Trading Act 1986, Sale of Goods Act 1908, Consumer
Guarantees Act 1993, Commerce Act 1986 and the Door to Door Sales Act
1967. Regulations operate at all levels including from the
point of sale to product recall.
Effective legal advice is often be
required to ensure compliance or to minimise the consequences of
breach of applicable statutes and regulations. Our experts can
work with you to plan business processes that are compliant
with your statutory obligations.
From a contractual perspective, supply
and distribution arrangements, as well as standard terms of
trade, require careful consideration to address such matters as
payment obligations, the passing of risk, retention of title for
unpaid goods (especially in light of the complex Personal
Property Securities Act 1999 regime), delivery requirements, and limitations
of liability.
Other key issues that could impact
on you include resource management/environmental, property (both
owned and leased), employment relations, intellectual property
protection and trade practices.
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