1 Identity

Medsafe Listed (New Zealand)

Medsafe (NZ Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority)
Moderate — regulatory listingL048
Certification · Est. 1998 · Wellington, New Zealand
Clinical pearl for practitioners
NZ regulatory listing. Strict regulations but not independent product testing.
Consumer action: Verify at https://www.medsafe.govt.nz.
RED FLAGS
⚑ Claims without official Medsafe Listed (New Zealand) verification
2 How to verify
1
Find the official mark
Look for the Medsafe Listed (New Zealand) logo on packaging.
2
Verify online
Confirm at https://www.medsafe.govt.nz.
3
Understand scope
Medsafe listing means the supplement is legally approved for sale in New Zealand under their strict dietary supplement regulations.
3 How to spot it — genuine vs fake
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Always confirm the mark with the issuing body
The authoritative check is on Medsafe (NZ Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority)'s official register, which shows the genuine mark and lists certified products.
GENUINE — look for
✓ Medsafe listing number [1]
✓ Product in Medsafe database [1]
FAKE — warning signs
✕ Sold in NZ without proper listing [1]
✕ Non-compliant labeling [1]
Unverified claims
A product claims Medsafe Listed status without appearing in the official database. Always verify.
The Medsafe Listed (New Zealand) mark is a trademark of Medsafe (NZ Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority) and is referenced here for identification only. Confirm authenticity on the issuing body's official register.
4 Expert guidance
Clinical relevance of Medsafe Listed (New Zealand)
NZ regulatory listing. Strict regulations but not independent product testing.
About Medsafe Listed (New Zealand)
Medsafe listing means the supplement is legally approved for sale in New Zealand under their strict dietary supplement regulations.
What is Medsafe Listed (New Zealand)?
Medsafe listing means the supplement is legally approved for sale in New Zealand under their strict dietary supplement regulations.
5 Overview
Medsafe oversees dietary supplement regulation in New Zealand under the Dietary Supplements Regulations 1985. Products must be listed and comply with composition, labeling, and safety requirements. New Zealand has some of the strictest supplement regulations globally [1].

Governance

Managed by Medsafe (NZ Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority).
6 What it tests
Verifies ingredient compliance with NZ regulations [1]
Reviews labeling requirements [1]
Monitors safety and adverse events [1]

Does NOT test

Does NOT independently test each product [1]
Does NOT verify potency claims [1]
7 Methodology
Audit, review, and/or testing process per program standards.
8 Comparison
vs TGA Listed (AUST L)
Same: Related certification programs
Different: Both are Australasian regulators; often mutual recognition [1]
→ Check both for comprehensive assurance.
9 Regulatory recognition
See overview for regulatory context.
10 Connected ingredients
0 related ingredients in the database · plus broader categories.
All supplement categories
11 References
[1]Medsafe. Dietary Supplements. medsafe.govt.nz. Accessed May 2026. www.medsafe.govt.nz
12 Cite this page
Vancouver / full
Pkhakadze G. Medsafe Listed (New Zealand) [L048]. PHIG; 2026.
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13 Related labels
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Reviewed by Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, GMJ · Chair, PHIG
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