Editor: Terry Shi
The founder of FLOORCO, with a strong industry background and substantial supply chain resources.
The Building Product Information Requirements introduced by the New Zealand government under the Building Amendment Act 2021 mark a crucial move toward greater transparency and reliability in the construction industry.
These new rules, set to take effect in December 2023, impose clear obligations on manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, retailers, and distributors of building products in New Zealand. Essentially, whether a product is made locally or imported from abroad, if it’s being sold in the New Zealand market, it must meet these regulations.
Building product information requirements
To give the industry time to adjust, the government allowed an 18-month transition period, which will end in December 2023. This period was intentionally designed to ensure that everyone in the supply chain—from manufacturers to retailers—could prepare adequately.
Before these regulations, there was no mandatory requirement for detailed building product information. This lack of uniformity often made it difficult for builders, designers, and building consent authorities to evaluate whether a product was suitable and compliant with the Building Code.
The introduction of these regulations aims to solve this problem by making sure that all relevant information is available to everyone who needs it, thus improving compliance and contributing to the safety and durability of buildings.
As these regulations come into force, they are expected to have a significant positive impact on New Zealand’s construction industry. By making detailed product information publicly accessible, these regulations empower builders, designers, and building owners to make informed choices about the products they use.
This is crucial for ensuring that buildings are not just compliant but also safe and built to last. Furthermore, the regulations are likely to drive improvements in product quality and reliability, as manufacturers and suppliers will now be held to higher standards of transparency and accountability.
Overall, the Building Product Information Requirements are a pivotal development in New Zealand’s ongoing efforts to ensure that the construction industry upholds the highest standards of safety and quality. By mandating the disclosure of essential product information, these regulations support all parties involved in the building process, from design to construction and beyond.
As these rules are implemented, they are expected to foster a more transparent, accountable, and safer construction environment in New Zealand, aligning with the broader government efforts to enhance building quality and protect consumers.
Source of Information：
https://www.building.govt.nz
https://www.building.govt.nz/building-code-compliance/product-assurance-and-certification-schemes/building-product-information-requirements/
