Testing wine for export
If you export wine, some countries require that the wine analysis meets their requirements. If this analysis is needed for an export certificate for that country, testing must be performed by a recognised laboratory.
Find out more about laboratory testing of wine
Becoming a recognised laboratory
To be recognised, a laboratory must:
- be accredited to ISO 17025 or be working toward accreditation
- be assessed annually by the accreditation body from the date of recognition
- participate in an appropriate inter-laboratory comparison programme as specified by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
- use appropriate test methods as specified by MPI.
Wine Act Recognised Laboratories – Guidance [PDF, 319 KB]
Apply for accreditation
Apply to International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) for accreditation. This can take 3 to 6 months.
International Accreditation New Zealand
Apply for recognition
Apply to MPI to become recognised, using application form WL1.
Application form WL1 – Recognised wine laboratory [PDF, 719 KB]
Refer to this wine notice for details of what you need to do to become a recognised laboratory.
Wine Notice: Requirements for Recognised Agencies and Persons [PDF, 287 KB]
Non-compliance
In the event of a non-compliance, use the notification form to tell us.
Recognised laboratory non-compliance notification form [DOCX, 117 KB]
Who to contact
If you have questions about becoming a recognised wine testing laboratory, email RLP@mpi.govt.nz
