About us Mō mātou

About the Ministry of Health and the New Zealand health system. 

Regulation & legislation Ngā here me ngā ture

Health providers and products we regulate, and laws we administer.

Strategies & initiatives He rautaki, he tūmahi hou

How we’re working to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Māori health Hauora Māori

Increasing access to health services, achieving equity and improving outcomes for Māori.

Statistics & research He tatauranga, he rangahau

Data and insights from our health surveys, research and monitoring.

The Code of Manufacturing Practice outlines the quality control requirements for manufacturers of psychoactive substances. 

Psychoactive Substances: Code of Manufacturing Practice

The Code focuses on making sure all psychoactive products on the market in New Zealand are made to a consistently high standard in clean, controlled environments, and details the quality control requirements for psychoactive substances and products.

The Code is based on New Zealand’s approach to regulating pharmaceuticals and takes into account international best practice in chemical manufacturing. It is a technical document, reflecting industry systems and standards that applies to manufacturers of psychoactive substances and products. 

The Code outlines the processes and information that must be submitted to the Psychoactive Substances Regulatory Authority for assessment.

 

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