Revised: 8 December 2025
Compliance
Marketing
Advertising
Download Part 7 of the Regulatory Guidelines: Advertising of Therapeutic Products
(Microsoft Word document 3649 KB)
Weight Management / Weight Loss Products
Guidelines on the promotion of products for weight loss or weight management.
Sale of Medicines and Medical Devices via Social Media
Medicines and medical devices must meet quality, safety and effectiveness / performance requirements before they can be supplied in New Zealand.
Supplying products which are not approved medicines
This section explains your obligations under the Medicines Act 1981
Exemption for advertising unapproved medicines at medical conferences
Advertising of unapproved medicines is not permitted unless the provisions of Section 34AA of the Medicines Act 1981 are met.
Nitrous Oxide Advisory – September 2024
This advisory provides advice on the law in relation to the supply and use of nitrous oxide for recreational use. It is intended for manufacturers, importers, distributors, suppliers, retailers and users.
