IANZ

IANZ plays a vital and important role in keeping that system robust and relevant, so New Zealand can keep on being the kind of place we all love living in. IANZ works closely with many Government departments to support regulation and the adoption or development of international standards. IANZ also works alongside Government agencies to support the development of international trading opportunities for New Zealand exporters. IANZ is a trading entity of, and the provider of accreditation services for, the Accreditation Council. This meant that IANZ endorsed test reports from IANZ accredited laboratories were accepted by accreditation bodies in these countries without further testing - a significant milestone in the removal of technical barriers to international trade. In 1992, IANZ was a founding member of the regional group, Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC; now APAC). IANZ protects the health and wealth of New Zealand by ensuring that the companies who test or inspect the products and services we buy, use, consume, or are surrounded by every day, are safe, accurate and aren't doing us harm. IANZ protects the health and wealth of New Zealand by ensuring that the companies who test or inspect the products and services you buy, consume, use or are surrounded by every day, are safe, accurate, and aren't doing us harm.We do this by ensuring testing laboratories, inspection bodies, building consent authorities and medical imaging providers meet international standards and can demonstrate that they are competent.‍Not all laboratories or inspection bodies are accredited, so when you see reports or certificates that carry the IANZ symbol, you can have confidence in results that are trusted in New Zealand.