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A summary of the legal requirements for grape winemakers and makers of other kinds of wine, cider or mead. Find out how to use the information in this section. If you're new, start here.
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Find out how to comply with requirements of the Wine Act, and develop, register and operate your Wine Standards Management Plan (WSMP).
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Export requirements depend on the type of wine you export and the overseas market access requirements (OMARs) of destination countries.
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If you have a Wine Standards Management Plan (WSMP) it needs to be verified every year. Find out about becoming a recognised agency or person approved to undertake wine verification.
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Find out about water testing, analysis of wine for export and how to become a recognised laboratory.
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You need to know about general FSANZ requirements as well as labelling rules specific to wine sold in New Zealand or intended for export.
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If you supply grapes, fruit, vegetables or honey for winemaking, they must be free from food safety hazards and you must keep records to enable wine traceability.
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If you import wine into New Zealand, you have two main legal obligations: correct labelling and importer listing.
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Information about wine-related organisations and government agencies that can support your wine business in New Zealand and other countries.
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You may be required to pay for services provided by MPI. Applicable fees and charges, calculated on a cost-recovery basis, are outlined here
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Find details of wine exporters, winemakers with a WSMP, recognised persons and agencies, laboratories, and maximum residue limits (MRLs) relevant to Wine.
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All Wine documents including Regulations, Code of Practice, application forms, manuals & guidelines, specifications and notices.
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Find important updates relevant to wine.
