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New Zealand

New Zealand closely mirrors Australia’s RCM model for electrical safety and radiocomms, with RSM as the spectrum regulator.

Compliance matrix

Four GMA pillars for this market, plus local representation — verify against the live regulator list before quoting.

Electrical / product safety
RCM — Electricity (Safety) Regs, SDoC/Approval
EMC & wireless
RCM via RSM
Telecom / network
RSM
Energy / environment
MEPS / E3 programme
Local representation
Yes

Regulatory landscape

Electrical safety follows Electricity (Safety) Regulations with SDoC or approval paths under the RCM framework. RSM manages radiocommunications. MEPS / E3 programmes cover energy efficiency for listed products.

WorkSafe / electrical safety framework, RSM, energy efficiency administrators.

Filing tip: Trans-Tasman launches often reuse test packs — still confirm NZ Responsible Supplier / supplier declaration details separately.

Check these first

  1. SDoC or approval path under Electricity (Safety) Regs?
  2. RSM radiocomms compliance?
  3. MEPS / E3 scope?

Certifications for New Zealand

Each scheme below has unique guidance for this market. Open the full Certko certification page for catalogues, process detail and quotes.

RCM (NZ)

Electrical + radiocomms compliance mark

RCM is used to show electrical safety and radiocomms conformity for New Zealand supply when supplier obligations are met.

Who typically needs it

Suppliers of electrical and radio equipment to New Zealand.

Example products

  • Mains appliances
  • IT equipment
  • Wireless devices

New Zealand certification FAQs

Is Australian RCM registration enough for NZ?

Test evidence often overlaps, but New Zealand supplier and radiocomms obligations still need a NZ-specific compliance check.

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