Medicines Act 1981
Overview of the Medicines Act 1981 — New Zealand's primary legislation for medical devices — key provisions, Medsafe's powers, and offences.
WAND Regulations 2003
The Medicines (Database of Medical Devices) Regulations 2003 — the instrument that establishes WAND, the 22 classification rules (Schedule 2), and exempt devices (Schedule 1).
Medical Products Bill
New Zealand's planned Medical Products Bill to replace the Medicines Act 1981 — what it will change for medical devices, the timeline, and what to watch for.
Related legislation
Other legislation that affects medical devices in New Zealand — the Electricity Act, HSNO Act, Contraception Act, and the Medicines Regulations 1984.