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Is mad honey legal in New Zealand?
No — it is banned.
Prohibited under the shared ANZ Food Standards Code. Ministry for Primary Industries enforces strict import control.
Regulatory Body
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI); New Zealand Customs Service
Statute
Food Act 2014; ANZ Food Standards Code Schedule 23
Import Rules
Not permitted. MPI inspects imports at the border.
Medical Claims
Moot — product is banned
Customs Posture
Actively refused
Enforcement History
MPI has flagged rhododendron-origin honey as a priority biosecurity concern, reinforcing the prohibition
Carrier posture
NZ Post refused
DHL refused
New Zealand — Legal FAQs
Is mad honey legal in New Zealand? +
No. It is prohibited. Do not ship to NZ.
Last verified
This page was last verified on 2026-04-18. Laws and import rules change — always confirm with local customs and legal counsel before commercial activity.