New Zealand's Master Plumbers Association supports extending lead-free plumbing transition to 2026 and calls for mandatory labeling.
New Zealand's Master Plumbers Association supports the extended transition period for lead-free plumbing products (to May 2026) but calls for mandatory 'lead-free' labeling on products or packaging for increased consumer confidence. The current self-reporting building product information requirement (BPIR) lacks a proactive enforcement system, particularly for online retailers. The Association proposes a lead-free guarantee akin to the WELS rating system for water-using products.
August 05, 2024
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