Glimmer of hope for natural health exporters

Glimmer of hope for natural health exporters
Is the Government acting fast enough to fix a trade barrier that's said to cost $500m in lost exports? (Image: Pharma NZ)
Jem Traylen
There’s light at the end of the tunnel for an industry that’s waited decades for a government to fix regulations it says are a major export barrier.Natural Health Products New Zealand (NHP NZ) said the sector exported $640 million worth of goods a year. Still, a further $500m would be possible if they could be officially certified through a "suitable" scheme.Its government affairs director, Samantha Gray, told BusinessDesk in August that she had met with various ministers, including Associate Health Minister Casey Costello...

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