BRANZ accreditations

BRANZ testing laboratories are accredited by IANZ under the international standard for general testing laboratory competence.

For manufacturers, importers and suppliers, this means:

• testing is carried out by independently assessed laboratories
• results are technically competent, traceable and reliable
• test reports are widely accepted as credible evidence in New Zealand compliance pathways
• test reports carry the ILAC MRA endorsement mark through IANZ accreditation, supporting wider recognition of accredited test evidence in New Zealand, Australia and other participating overseas markets
• accredited test evidence can also support the acceptance of products imported into New Zealand where independent, technically credible evidence is required.

Accreditation applies only to tests within the approved scope for each laboratory.

• Mechanical testing laboratory – e.g. windows, doors, facades and curtain walls (building envelope/weathertightness and related testing), rubber and rubber products, adhesives and sealants.
• Applied physics testing laboratory – e.g. thermal performance, reaction-to-fire and fire-resistance testing.

View our certificates

• Mechanical testing certificate
• Applied physics testing laboratory certificate

BRANZ maintains an organisation-wide quality management system certificated by Telarc. It includes all non-accredited products and services offered by BRANZ.

View the 9001:2015 certificate

For our service users, this provides confidence that BRANZ:

• operates consistent and documented processes
• manages risk, impartiality and continuous improvement
• delivers work under a formally audited quality system.

BRANZ is accredited as a product certification body for the CodeMark New Zealand scheme. A valid CodeMark certification has a defined regulatory status in New Zealand and must be accepted by New Zealand building consent authorities when products are used within its scope.

This accreditation, issued by JASANZ, confirms BRANZ is competent and independent to:

• assess products, designs and methods against the New Zealand Building Code
• issue CodeMark certificates in accordance with scheme rules
• maintain surveillance and revalidation where required.

Through our IANZ accreditation, BRANZ testing laboratories are deemed to be Accredited Testing Laboratories, as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC)/Building Code of Australia (BCA).

Our accredited test reports are issued under IANZ accreditation, which sits within the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement. Because both IANZ and the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) are signatories, BRANZ accredited test evidence is more readily recognised for Australian compliance pathways, subject to the relevant scheme and regulatory requirements.

For manufacturers, importers and suppliers into Australia, this means:

• BRANZ fire test, fire assessment and materials test reports can be used as evidence of suitability under the BCA, where applicable
• testing can be undertaken in New Zealand to satisfy Australian market requirements
• BRANZ is an Accredited Testing Laboratory in accordance with the NCC. 

BRANZ is accredited as a product certification body by JASANZ for the CodeMark Australia scheme.

This enables BRANZ to:

• issue CodeMark certificates for the Australian market
• support trans-Tasman product compliance strategies
• work with manufacturers seeking access to both NZ and Australian markets through aligned certification processes.