Check if your business can earn the FernMark
Use the calculator below to quickly check whether your business and products are likely to qualify for a FernMark Licence
Minimum Criteria
To obtain a licence to use the FernMark on a product, a business must first demonstrate that they reflect the essence of New Zealand by meeting the FernMark Licence Programme’s minimum eligibility criteria.
A business must:
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be GST registered in New Zealand
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be compliant with all New Zealand laws and relevant regulations
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be of good character and repute
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have a substantial level of New Zealand ownership, governance and full time employees
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have been exporting for a minimum of 12 months
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in addition, each product to be licensed will be assessed on whether it meets the minimum requirements for being made, grown or designed in New Zealand