New Certification scheme for Kiwi cosmetics in China

The scheme, developed with International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), provides exporters with a Government-issued Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certificate that meets Chinese regulatory requirements for products not tested on animals.

It will allow Kiwi-made cosmetics to be sold through traditional retail channels in China, significantly expanding market reach beyond cross-border e-commerce.

New Zealand’s ban on animal testing for cosmetics remains in place.

How it works:

• Manufacturers complete an independent GMP assessment with IANZ.
• If successful, MBIE confirms compliance with a certificate signed on behalf of the Government.

Find out more and apply online:

Exporting cosmetics to China

Read the Government announcement:

New Certification scheme unlocks $200M market for Kiwi cosmetics in China(external link) — Beehive.govt.nz