HQAANZ Services
Importing Food and Beverages into New Zealand
New Zealand imports a wide range of food and beverage products, including processed and unprocessed items such as meat, dairy, grains, seeds, wine, and other beverages. To ensure public safety, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) sets strict regulatory requirements for all imported food. These rules are designed to protect New Zealand consumers by making sure imported products meet national food safety standards.
HQAANZ can support you through this process by…
1. Guiding you through MPI’s import requirements for different food categories.
2. Helping you prepare the correct documentation for border clearance.
3. Advising on product labelling, safety, and compliance checks before shipment.
4. Connecting you with testing and certification services where required.
5. Providing expert advice on halal certification for imported halal food and beverages.
Whether you’re importing for retail, wholesale, or food service, HQAANZ ensures your products enter New Zealand safely, compliantly, and efficiently.
Exporting Food and Beverages
New Zealand is globally recognised for its premium-quality food and beverage products. At HQAANZ, we help businesses uphold this reputation by ensuring their products meet the halal, safety, and quality standards required by international markets.
We work closely with exporters to:
1. Navigate New Zealand’s regulatory requirements
2. Meet halal certification standards for over 200 global destinations
3. Ensure compliance with importing country requirements
4. Support smooth and efficient market access for halal-certified food and beverage products
With our expertise and partnerships, HQAANZ helps you confidently expand into global markets, especially where halal compliance is essential.
How can our service help you with the AP E-cert process?
We provide expert guidance and seamless support for exporters navigating the AP E-cert system, ensuring a smooth and efficient certification process. From preparing Eligibility Documents (EDs) to securing Official Export Certificates, we handle every step, including Halal compliance, if required, so you can focus on growing your global reach. By partnering with us, you’ll streamline your export approvals, reduce compliance risks, and gain the confidence to access new markets effortlessly. Let HQAANZ simplify your export journey, navigate global markets with confidence and grow your business the right way.
Halal Assurance System For Exports From New Zealand
Find out how the assurance system works, the products that are involved, and how halal programmes are audited. HQAANZ is here to guide you through every step of Halal certification, whether you’re exporting or selling in the domestic market. We know that Halal requirements vary across countries, with different approved bodies and regulations. That’s where we step in, offering tailored support to ensure your products meet strict Islamic standards, destination-specific rules, and the right certification body’s criteria.
From sourcing ingredients to production, packaging, and logistics, we’ll work with you to create a custom Halal Assurance Program that covers your entire supply chain. This helps you maintain best practices, prevent cross-contamination, and stay audit-ready.
For exporters, we navigate complex market requirements, certification bodies, documentation and audits.
For the domestic market, we issue Shariah-compliant Halal certificates to build customer trust.
Regulated Control Scheme For Transport Operators:
A regulated control scheme for transport operators is an alternative to a risk management programme. Find out what’s involved in developing one.
Transporting animal products for export?
HQAANZ simplifies RCS/RMP compliance from registration to ongoing operations – so you can transport with confidence while we handle the paperwork.
HQAANZ makes it easy! We’ll guide you through choosing between a Regulated Control Scheme (RCS) or Risk Management Programme (RMP), handle all the registration paperwork, and provide ongoing support to keep your operations compliant. Whether you’re just starting with export certifications or need help maintaining your existing system, we’ve got you covered.
With our expert assistance, you can focus on what you do best – moving goods – while we take care of all the regulatory requirements. Let’s work together to keep your export shipments smooth and hassle-free!
Exporting animal products to overseas markets?
Many countries require your facility to be officially listed before you can send products like dairy, meat, honey, or seafood. This process, known as country listing, involves meeting strict regulatory and food safety standards specific to each destination.
At HQAANZ, we specialise in guiding businesses through the country listing process. Whether you’re exporting to China, the EU, Saudia Aribia, UAE, USA, or other regulated markets, we help you:
1. Understand specific country listing requirements
2. Prepare and register your facility and documentation
3. Coordinate with MPI and overseas authorities
4. Ensure compliance with relevant RMP, HACCP, and traceability standards
5. Support you through audits, evaluations, and ongoing updates
We also stay up to date with current market access conditions and maintain close relationships with verifiers and evaluators—making the listing process smoother and faster for your business.
Need your site listed? Let HQAANZ help you meet the standards and get your animal products approved for export.
Launching a new food, beverage, or dietary supplement in the United States?
FDA Compliance for U.S. Market Access:
We offer tailored FDA compliance services to support New Zealand exporters entering the U.S. market, including facility registration, FSVP, and labelling review.
Take the first step with a free 30-minute consultation.
Let us handle the export process so you can focus on your business
Contact us today for stress-free export compliance!📞 +64 22 169 2296
📧 syed@hqaanz.com