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✅ How supplements are regulated in New Zealand
Health supplements such as vitamins, minerals, fish oil, probiotics, and herbal products are regulated under the Dietary Supplements Regulations 1985.
New Zealand is planning to update regulations under a new “Natural Health Products” framework.
Supplements are regulated by Medsafe and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
Supplements can make general health-support claims (e.g., “supports heart health”)
❌ but cannot claim to cure or treat diseases (those would be medicines).
Products do not require pre-approval like medicines.
✅ Popular types of health supplements in New Zealand
Common supplements sold in NZ include:
- Multivitamins
- Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium
- Omega-3 / Fish Oil (very popular)
- Probiotics
- Herbal supplements
- Joint support (glucosamine, chondroitin)
- Bone health supplements
- Immune support formulas
These products are widely sold in:
- Chemist Warehouse
- Countdown / New World
- Health 2000
- Online stores
✅ Important things to know
Because supplements are not pre-approved:
- The quality and actual ingredient amounts may vary between brands.
- Companies must not make strong medical claims.
- Overuse of certain vitamins (A, D, iron, etc.) can cause health issues.
- Supplements should be used as support, not as a replacement for real food.
Experts recommend:
- Focus on a balanced diet first
- Use supplements only to fill nutritional gaps
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