Building product information rules and checklist

Learn how to comply with the new building product information rules.

What are the new rules?

From 11 December 2023, new regulations take effect which require a minimum level of easy-to-understand information about building products to be made publicly available online.

You can check out the requirements in the checklist below.

Who do they apply to?

All manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers based in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The new rules aim to help provide consistent and high-quality information about building products, including how they comply with the Building Code, and how they should be used and installed.

If you're a builder tradesperson, designer, or consumer, you don't need to do anything. You'll have access to better information to choose the right products for your needs, install them correctly, and make informed choices about alternative products.

How do the rules impact listings on Trade Me?

Sellers must provide a link to the website where the product information can be found in their listing descriptions.

Aotearoa New Zealand-based wholesalers, distributors, and retailers will need to check that their products comply with the new minimum information requirements and that the information is available to their customers.

Check out MBIE's guide for more information.

Products covered by the regulations that don’t have the required information can't be sold onsite after 11 December 2023.

Building product information requirements checklist

This checklist applies to Class One and Class Two products.

Provided by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

A statement specifying:

the clauses of the Building Code that are relevant to the product, within its intended scope of use
how the building product is expected to contribute to compliance with the relevant Building Code clauses
any limitations on the use of the building product
any design requirements that would support the appropriate use of the building product
any installation requirements
any maintenance requirements
a statement about whether the building product is or is not subject to a warning or ban under

If manufactured in Aotearoa New Zealand:

The legal and trading name of the manufacturer or manufacturers
The manufacturer or manufacturers’ address for service
The address of their public internet site (if any)
Their public email address (if any)
Their New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) (if any).

If manufactured overseas:

The legal and trading name of the overseas manufacturer and NZ importer
The overseas manufacturer's and NZ importer's address for service
The address of the overseas manufacturer and NZ importer's public Internet site (if any)
Their public email address (if any)
Their New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) (if any).

For class 2 products:

The product’s name
A description of the building product and its intended use
An identifier for the building product that distinguishes it from other building products

Want to learn more?

Refer to the Building Performance website as your single source of truth.
Check out the resources on MBIE's website.
Watch the MBIE webinar.

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