Understand the scientific testing framework behind New Zealand mānuka honey export authentication and the documentation commercial buyers should consider.
All honey labelled as mānuka for export must be tested by an MPI-recognised laboratory against the New Zealand mānuka honey definition. The definition combines four chemical attributes with one DNA marker from mānuka pollen.
The testing framework is designed to distinguish mānuka honey from other honey and to identify monofloral and multifloral mānuka. Laboratory results form part of the evidence used for export eligibility.
Commercial buyers should consider testing, batch documentation, product description, destination-market requirements and any additional customer specifications as part of the sourcing brief.
All honey labelled as mānuka for export must be tested by an MPI-recognised laboratory against the New Zealand mānuka honey definition. The definition combines four chemical attributes with one DNA marker from mānuka pollen.
Commercial buyers should consider testing, batch documentation, product description, destination-market requirements and any additional customer specifications as part of the sourcing brief.
No. This page is a commercial information guide. Product, export and destination-market requirements should be confirmed against the applicable official requirements and current documentation.