Requirement documents for exporting wine

• On this page:

• Overseas Market Access Requirements
• Wine Standards Management Plans
• MPI Trade Certification
• Links to related information
• Legislation
• Notices

Overseas Market Access Requirements (OMARs) for wine

• United States of America Wine OMAR
• European Union Wine OMAR
• Great Britain Wine OMAR
• Brazil Wine OMAR

Market-specific documents

Besides meeting general wine export requirements, some countries may also require you to include specific documents with your consignment, like Free Sale Certificates.

Check the list of the documents we issue for specific markets – refer to the ‘Check destination requirements for NZ grape wine exports’ section

Wine standards management plans

If you want to export your wine, it must be made and packaged under a Wine Standards Management Plan (WSMP). The WSMP must be registered with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) for your facility or the contract facility that you plan to use.

Find out about wine standards management plans

MPI Trade Certification

MPI Trade Certification replaced Wine e-Cert on 25 November 2024.

How to use MPI Trade Certification

Links to related information about exporting wine

Steps to exporting wine

Wine labelling and composition requirements

Steps to exporting organic products

Wine legislation

Wine Act 2003 – NZ Legislation

Wine Regulations 2021 – NZ Legislation