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DOCUMENTATION

Mānuka Honey Documentation.

Understand the role of product testing, batch analysis and export documentation when sourcing New Zealand mānuka honey.

THE DOCUMENT TRAIL

Keep the evidence with the product.

Commercial buyers should be able to connect the product specification with the relevant batch documentation and shipment requirements. The exact document set varies by project and destination market.

COA AND TESTING

A Certificate of Analysis can summarise analytical results for a batch or sample, but buyers should review which tests are included and whether they meet the requirements of the intended market or customer. New Zealand export mānuka has specific testing requirements.

EXPORT DOCUMENTATION

Export documentation and destination-market requirements are separate considerations. Confirm the current requirements for the intended shipment rather than assuming a document used in one market will satisfy another.

Keep the document trail aligned to the batch, product specification and shipment so the records remain useful to the commercial team and importer.

Send the requirement as a structured brief so the commercial discussion can focus on suitability, availability, documentation and next steps.

COMMON QUESTIONS
Is a COA the same as an export certificate?

No. A COA is analytical product documentation; export certification and official documentation are separate matters. The required documents depend on the shipment and market.

What should I look for on a COA?

Check the product or batch reference, test scope, results, units, laboratory information and dates, then compare them with the agreed commercial specification and applicable requirements.

Do documentation requirements vary by market?

Yes. Destination-market requirements can differ, so confirm the applicable current rules before shipment.

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