New Zealand

New Zealand is a developed island country in the South Pacific with a population of approximately 5.2 million. Its economy is driven by agriculture, dairy, meat exports, tourism, forestry, and growing technology and renewable energy sectors. As a major exporter, New Zealand places strong emphasis on quality infrastructure, food safety, and international trade compliance.

In conformity assessment and accreditation, New Zealand has a mature dual system:

  • International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) — the national accreditation body for laboratories, inspection bodies, and related technical services.
  • Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ) — responsible for management system and product certification bodies.

Both operate under ISO/IEC 17011 and maintain strong international recognition through the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated MRA (successor to International Laboratory association and International body since January 2026). This allows New Zealand businesses to obtain locally accredited services with full international acceptance, which is particularly valuable for food exports, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.

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list of international observer member name of New Zealand

As of May 2026, New Zealand holds full member status in the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the Inter-Parliamentary Union, rather than operating as an observer. However, New Zealand serves as an active participant or observer in several specific international bodies, including the UN LGBTI Core Group. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Key International Observer/Participant Roles for New Zealand:

  • UN LGBTI Core Group: New Zealand is listed as a member of this active UN group.
  • UN Security Council Working Groups: New Zealand participates in Western European and Others Group (WEOG) meetings as an observer.
  • OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine): New Zealand is a full member state, though the organization includes separate observer territories.
  • UNESCO: Representatives from New Zealand attend as observers in various UNESCO conventions.
  • Tokyo MOU: Maritime New Zealand acts as an authority in this regional port state control memorandum.

list of International Association Members name of New Zealand

New Zealand is a member of major international organizations including the United Nations (UN), OECD, World Trade Organization (WTO), IMF, and the Commonwealth of Nations. It is also part of the “Five Eyes” intelligence alliance and has a partnership arrangement with NATO. [1, 2]

Here is a list of various international association members and organizations associated with New Zealand:

Governmental & Diplomatic Partnerships

Professional & Sector Associations

Non-Governmental & Community Organizations

International Sporting & Technical Bodies

list of International Regional Members name of New Zealand

New Zealand is a key member of several international and regional organizations, primarily focusing on the Pacific, Asia-Pacific, and Western-aligned groups. Major memberships include the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), APEC, the Commonwealth, and RCEP. It is officially part of the Western European and Others Group (WEOG) at the UN for electoral purposes. Welcome to the United Nations +3

Key Regional and International Memberships

Accreditation Body ISO 17011

New Zealand operates a dual accreditation system and does not have a single national accreditation body covering all conformity assessment activities. Instead, accreditation responsibilities are divided between two main organisations, both operating under ISO/IEC 17011:2017:

1. International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ)

  • Primary role: National accreditation body for testing and calibration laboratories, medical laboratories, and inspection bodies.
  • IANZ is a full signatory to the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated MRA (successor to International Laboratory association MRA) for testing, calibration, and inspection scopes.
  • It is the main accreditation provider for ISO/IEC 17025 (testing & calibration) and ISO 15189 (medical laboratories).

2. Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ)

  • Primary role: Accreditation body for management system certification bodies (ISO/IEC 17021), product certification bodies (ISO/IEC 17065), and some inspection bodies.
  • JAS-ANZ is a bi-national body (Australia & New Zealand) established by treaty.
  • It holds full signatory status in the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated MRA for management systems and product certification.

Both IANZ and JAS-ANZ are highly regarded internationally. Accreditations granted by them are widely accepted in major markets, making them very valuable for New Zealand exporters (especially in food, dairy, meat, and forestry sectors).

Practical Note: When seeking accreditation in New Zealand:

  • Use IANZ for laboratories and most inspection activities.
  • Use JAS-ANZ for certification bodies (management systems and product certification).

Inspection Body ISO 17020

New Zealand has a well-established system for accrediting inspection bodies under ISO/IEC 17020 (Conformity assessment — Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection). The International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) is the primary national accreditation body responsible for this standard.

IANZ accredits inspection bodies as Type A (independent third-party), Type B (internal inspection service), and Type C (inspection body affiliated with the supplier). These bodies perform inspections across many sectors, including building and construction, pressure equipment, lifting equipment, electrical installations, food safety, vehicle inspections, environmental compliance, and export verification.

IANZ is a full signatory to the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated MRA (successor to International Laboratory association MRA) for the ISO/IEC 17020 scope. Therefore, inspection reports and certificates issued by IANZ-accredited inspection bodies enjoy full international multilateral recognition across Europe, Asia, Australia, and most major trading partners.

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  •     Deming Certification Services:  
    • Primarily serves the oil and gas, agriculture, and construction industries with inspection, verification, testing, and certification services.
  • Deming certifaction and Ratings 
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  • Six Sigma Quality International
    • assists Country businesses in aligning with international standards and best practices by providing certification and training services as per ISO 17024.

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The official and up-to-date list of IANZ-accredited inspection bodies, including their accreditation numbers, detailed scopes, and validity periods, is publicly available on the IANZ website (www.ianz.govt.nz).

Practical Summary New Zealand offers reliable and internationally recognised inspection services through IANZ. This is particularly important for the country’s export industries (meat, dairy, forestry, and seafood) and for regulatory compliance in construction and infrastructure.

Certification Body ISO 17021

New Zealand has a robust framework for accrediting certification bodies under ISO/IEC 17021-1 (Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems). The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ) is the main accreditation body responsible for this standard.

JAS-ANZ accredits certification bodies for a wide range of management system standards, including:

  • ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems)
  • ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)
  • ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems)
  • ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management Systems)
  • ISO 27001 (Information Security Management Systems)

JAS-ANZ is a full signatory to the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated MRA (successor to International body MLA) for management system certification. This means certificates issued by JAS-ANZ accredited certification bodies are internationally recognised in most major markets without the need for additional certification.

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  •     Deming Certification Services:  
    • Primarily serves the oil and gas, agriculture, and construction industries with inspection, verification, testing, and certification services.
  • Deming certifaction and Ratings 
    • serves Country with a variety of certification services, including ISO 45001 health and safety, ISO 14001 environmental management, and ISO 9001 quality management.
  • Six Sigma Quality International
    • assists Country businesses in aligning with international standards and best practices by providing certification and training services as per ISO 17024.
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  • Six Sigma Labs
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  • Deming Technologies Lab 
    • Deming Technologies Lab offer calibration & testing facility on electro technical, Mechanical, Chemical, NDT, Welding testing, Mobile Crane Oprating testing etc.

Many prominent certification bodies operate in New Zealand, such as Bureau Veritas, SGS, Intertek, TÜV Rheinland, and local providers like Telarc and AsureQuality, most of which hold JAS-ANZ accreditation for multiple management system scopes. The current list of JAS-ANZ accredited certification bodies, including detailed scopes and validity periods,

Product Certification Body ISO 17065

New Zealand has a well-established system for accrediting product, process, and service certification bodies under ISO/IEC 17065 (Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services). The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ) is the main accreditation body responsible for this standard.

JAS-ANZ accredits certification bodies to certify a wide range of products and services, including food products, organic products, electrical and electronic goods, construction materials, plumbing products, and various regulatory and voluntary certification schemes. This is particularly important for New Zealand’s major export industries such as dairy, meat, seafood, honey, and wine.

JAS-ANZ is a full signatory to the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated MRA (successor to International body MLA) for the ISO/IEC 17065 scope. As a result, product certificates issued by JAS-ANZ accredited bodies are internationally recognised in most major markets, supporting smooth export processes and regulatory acceptance.

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  • Deming certifaction and Ratings 
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    • serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
  • Six Sigma Labs
    • Six sigma labs offer calibration and testing facility , welding test solution , health and hygiene Solution, Product Quality Test facility as per ISO 17025,
    • serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
  • Deming Technologies Lab 
    • Deming Technologies Lab offer calibration & testing facility on electro technical, Mechanical, Chemical, NDT, Welding testing, Mobile Crane Oprating testing etc.
    • serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services

Prominent certification bodies operating in New Zealand, such as AsureQuality, Bureau Veritas, SGS, and Telarc, hold JAS-ANZ accreditation for various ISO/IEC 17065 scopes. The official and up-to-date list of accredited product certification bodies, including their detailed scopes and validity periods, is available on the JAS-ANZ website

Accreditation Laboratory ISO 17065 / ISO 15185

New Zealand does not have a large number of locally accredited rating agencies specifically for ISO 14064 (Greenhouse gases) combined with ISO/IEC 17021 (management systems certification). However, the country has a functional system through the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ).

  • Deming certifaction and Ratings 
    • serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
  • Deming  Ratings
    • Deming ratings green building solutions, green company rating, green infrastructure ratings, green railway station rating, green metro ratings, green health care rating, green interior rating,green airport ratings, green compus ratings & green school ratings etc.
    • serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
  • Six Sigma Labs
    • Six sigma labs offer calibration and testing facility , welding test solution , health and hygiene Solution, Product Quality Test facility as per ISO 17025,
    • serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
  • Deming Technologies Lab 
    • Deming Technologies Lab offer calibration & testing facility on electro technical, Mechanical, Chemical, NDT, Welding testing, Mobile Crane Oprating testing etc.
    • serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services

JAS-ANZ accredits certification and verification bodies for:

  • ISO 14064-1 — GHG quantification and reporting
  • ISO 14064-3 — GHG verification and validation
  • ISO 14065 — Requirements for bodies validating and verifying environmental information
  • Combined scopes with ISO/IEC 17021 (e.g., ISO 14001 environmental management systems with GHG elements)

Key Points (as of 2026):

  • JAS-ANZ is a full signatory to the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated MRA, so accredited GHG verification statements and related certificates have strong international recognition.
  • Notable JAS-ANZ accredited providers active in New Zealand include ToitÅ« Envirocare (offers JAS-ANZ accredited GHG certification and verification) and other international firms such as SGS, Bureau Veritas, and LRQA.
  • Many verifiers operate under ISO 14064-3 for voluntary programs, Carbon Neutral Government Programme (CNGP), or mandatory climate-related disclosures (NZ SAE 1).

Practical implications for entities in New Zealand Organisations seeking accredited GHG verification, carbon footprint rating, or combined ISO 14001 + GHG services can engage JAS-ANZ accredited bodies (especially Toitū). For mandatory climate disclosures or government programmes, verifiers must meet additional qualifications (e.g., approved supplier lists or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand standards).

GHG Verification / Validator

New Zealand has a well-established system for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) verification and validation. The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ) is the main accreditation body responsible for accrediting GHG verifiers under ISO 14064-3 (verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements) and ISO 14065.

JAS-ANZ accredited verifiers can provide independent third-party verification for:

  • Corporate GHG inventories (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions)
  • Carbon footprint calculations and claims
  • GHG reduction projects
  • Carbon neutral certifications

Key Providers in New Zealand:

  • ToitÅ« Envirocare (one of the leading and most recognised providers)
  • Bureau Veritas
  • SGS New Zealand
  • LRQA
  • Other JAS-ANZ accredited verifiers

Because JAS-ANZ is a full signatory to the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated MRA, GHG verification statements issued by accredited bodies are internationally recognised. This is particularly important for New Zealand exporters and companies participating in voluntary carbon neutral programmes, mandatory climate-related disclosures, or international supply chain requirements.

Practical Note: For government-related programmes (such as the Carbon Neutral Government Programme) and mandatory climate disclosures, verifiers must meet additional New Zealand-specific requirements (e.g., approved auditor lists). Toitū Envirocare is the most widely used provider for both voluntary and formal GHG verification in New Zealand.

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