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Protecting the Health and Prosperity of New Zealand.

16/06/2026

Food safety and export confidence start with trusted testing.

The MPI Recognised Laboratory Programme supports laboratories carrying out testing under New Zealand’s Animal Products Act. To become MPI-recognised, laboratories must first achieve accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 through IANZ, demonstrating technical competence, reliable methods, and accurate results.

This programme helps ensure testing for animal products meets both domestic and international requirements, supporting the integrity of New Zealand’s food and export systems. With recognised laboratories operating to high international standards, businesses, regulators, and trading partners can have confidence in the results.

Learn more about the programme and accreditation requirements here: https://bit.ly/3Q7SQNf

14/06/2026

Recently, we hosted representatives from the Chinese National Accreditation Service (CNAS) and the Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR).

During the visit, we shared information about our respective organisations and reviewed our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CNAS. The MOU supports the agreement between the New Zealand and Chinese governments related to the testing of electrical and electronic equipment and components, signed in Beijing in 2008.

Exchanges like this demonstrate how accreditation helps provide confidence that testing and assessment results can be trusted across markets, supporting international trade and contributing to safer outcomes for everyone.

Thank you to the representatives from CNAS and SAMR for taking the time to visit and for the valuable exchange of information.

12/06/2026

Did you know IANZ has been supporting trust and confidence in New Zealand since 1972?

IANZ is the trading entity and accreditation service provider for the Accreditation Council, a statutory body originally established under the Testing Laboratory Registration Act. Back then, the Council was known as the Testing Laboratory Registration Council, and IANZ operated as TeLaRC New Zealand, becoming only the second broad-spectrum accreditation body in the world.

Today, the Accreditation Council continues to carry out its statutory role under the Standards and Accreditation Act 2015, helping ensure competence, consistency and confidence across accredited services in Aotearoa New Zealand.

10/06/2026

Want to build more confidence in your internal auditing skills?

Our Internal Auditing for Accreditation course is designed to help participants carry out effective, practical audits that support continual improvement and strengthen accreditation systems.

Learn how to identify meaningful findings, ask the right questions, and turn internal audits into a valuable tool for quality and compliance, not just a requirement to complete.

Join us and strengthen your auditing confidence with IANZ.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4ach8fL

08/06/2026

Celebrating World Accreditation Day

Accreditation helps build trust in the services and results people rely on every day, from healthcare and food safety to construction, testing, and certification.

It provides independent recognition that organisations are competent, reliable, and working to internationally recognised standards.

International Accreditation New Zealand is proud to be part of Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, helping strengthen global confidence and international recognition in accredited services worldwide.

05/06/2026

We welcome Steve as our new Accreditation Assessor.

After starting out with a building apprenticeship in the Manawatū, he went on to study law, but those practical skills still come in handy today. Recently, he’s been helping repair his dad’s house in Feilding before it goes on the market.

His time living in South Korea sparked a love for travel and backpacking, including several visits to Myanmar, one of the most fascinating and memorable places he’s explored.

Outside of work, he has a strong passion for the arts, especially painting. In fact, if he could choose any career, his dream job would be to be a painter.

We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to you getting to know him better!

02/06/2026

A big thank you to all participants who joined our recent course and contributed to such engaging and insightful discussions throughout the training. It was fantastic to see such strong engagement from participants throughout the course, with valuable discussions around quality systems, continuous improvement, and best practices.

A special mention to our trainer, Jason Roberts - Programme Manager (Mechanical and Gas Cylinder Programmes), for sharing his expertise.

We’re proud to support professionals and organisations across New Zealand in strengthening technical and quality capability.

Interested in one of our courses? Visit bit.ly/4vgmPBw for more information.

01/06/2026

Big changes are coming with the transition to the new ISO/IEC 17020:2026 standard and staying ahead starts with understanding what’s changing.

Our Inspection Body Accreditation training is designed to help inspection bodies navigate the updated requirements, understand the impact on their accreditation systems, and prepare for a smooth transition to the new standard.

From revised expectations around competence and consistency to updated accreditation criteria, this course gives participants practical guidance on what the changes mean in real-world inspection activities.

Whether you’re preparing for transition, starting your accreditation journey or refreshing your knowledge, this training will help your team stay confident, compliant and ready for what’s next.

Find out more and register here: https://bit.ly/4u5KRyj

31/05/2026

We wish you all a great holiday!

28/05/2026

Confidence in proficiency testing starts with strong systems, technical competence, and internationally recognised standards.

IANZ has released the new Specific Criteria for Accreditation: Proficiency Testing Providers (AS PTP C1), providing guidance for organisations delivering proficiency testing schemes under ISO/IEC 17043. The document outlines key requirements across areas, including scheme design, traceability of measurements, homogeneity and stability, reporting, personnel competence, and management of external providers.

This publication supports consistency, reliability, and confidence in proficiency testing activities across a wide range of technical disciplines and industries.

Read more about the requirements and expectations for accredited Proficiency Testing Providers here: https://bit.ly/4fIWkjB.

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