Product safety

Putting safety first at Trade Me. Find out which items have mandatory standards and learn about the goods that are banned from being sold.

Product safety standards

From bicycle helmets to baby cots, learn about the mandatory safety standards items must meet before they can be listed.

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Agricultural compounds and Trade Me

Is your product an agricultural compound or veterinary medicine and what you need to do to sell it on Trade Me

9 February 2021

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How to safely list a child's car seat restraint

Find out what the rules are when selling used children's car seats, and what to look for as a buyer.

1 August 2025

Learn about infant sleep product safety – Te Hāhū Hauora, Health Qaulity & Safety Commission logo
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Safety considerations for second-hand infant sleep products

When looking to buy a second hand cot ensure compliance with mandatory safety standard AS/NZS 2172:2003

18 August 2025

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Careful with that cigarette lighter, Eugene

Here's what you need to know when buying or selling cigarette lighters.

9 October 2023

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Electrical safety check: appliances & fittings

Selling electrical items? Find out what you need to know before you sell them, and what goods can't be sold.

13 October 2023

Unsafe goods notices

Stay in the loop with official bans. Find out which items, like magnetic balls or toothpick crossbows, are prohibited for safety reasons.

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Brake the chain: why all chainsaws must have a chain brake

Sellers must ensure that any chainsaw has a working chain brake, including any second-hand and those listed as parts.

21 August 2023

Hot Water Bottle Safety Guide to Selling on Trade Me
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A guide to selling and hot water bottles

A hot water bottle can be a great winter warmer, but safety must come first.

11 September 2025

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Unsafe magnets banned from sale

Unsafe goods: Buckyballs, Neocubes, Neodymium balls, or other variants are banned from Trade Me

23 September 2025

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Toothpick crossbows can NOT be sold on Trade Me

Toothpick crossbows are subject to an Unsafe Goods Notice. They are illegal and can't be sold on Trade Me

12 March 2021