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Open consultations

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.202.202x Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.202: Particular requirements for portable inverters and portable power stations (EL-002)

Closes 12 February 2026 

4 Joint Australian/New Zealand Adoptions of ISO/IEC Technical Specification(Public Consultation)

Closes 12 February 2026 

DZ SNZ 3404:2026 Durability requirements for steel structures and components

Closes 20 March 2026 

Closed consultations

  • Geographical Information Systems and Assistive Technology Standards Proposed Intended for Withdrawal

    We are considering the future status of the following standards and are seeking your feedback to help determine our next steps. These standards are being reviewed in conjunction with Standards Australia and may be proposed for withdrawal due to one or more of the following reasons: ...

    Closed 26 January 2026

  • Methods Methods of test for pulp and paper Standard Proposed for Reconfirmation

    Standards New Zealand and Standards Australia periodically review joint AS/NZS standards that are over 5 years old to ensure they remain fit for purpose and meet industries’ needs. As part of this process, a number of standards have been proposed for review by Standards Australia that we now need...

    Closed 26 January 2026

  • Multi Sector Standards Proposed for Reconfirmation

    Standards New Zealand and Standards Australia periodically review joint AS/NZS standards that are over 5 years old to ensure they remain fit for purpose and meet industries’ needs. As part of this process, a number of standards have been proposed for review by Standards Australia that we now need...

    Closed 26 January 2026

  • Multi Sector Standards Proposed for Reconfirmation

    Standards New Zealand and Standards Australia periodically review joint AS/NZS standards that are over 5 years old to ensure they remain fit for purpose and meet industries’ needs. As part of this process, a number of standards have been proposed for review by Standards Australia that we now need...

    Closed 26 January 2026

  • Aged Standards - Construction Products Standards Proposed for Withdrawal

    We are considering proposing the withdrawal of the following standards and are seeking your feedback to help determine our next steps. These standards are being reviewed for potential withdrawal due to one or more of the following reasons: The standard no longer reflects current...

    Closed 19 January 2026