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CodeMark New Zealand is a product certification scheme administered under the Building Act 2004. A CodeMark certificate is issued by an accredited certification body after independent assessment that a product meets the relevant NZBC clauses. BCAs are required to accept a valid CodeMark certificate as sufficient evidence of NZBC compliance — they cannot require additional proof for the same clause.

This makes CodeMark the strongest compliance pathway for innovative or imported products that don't comply via an Acceptable Solution. For specifiers and builders, a CodeMark certificate eliminates compliance uncertainty and speeds up consent processing.

CodeMark certificates cover specific product types and defined installation scopes. The certificate lists the NZBC clauses to which the product has been assessed, the scope of applications, and any conditions or limitations on use. It must be kept current — certificates are periodically renewed and audited.

BRANZ (Building Research Association of New Zealand) is an independent research and testing organisation that has operated in New Zealand since 1969. A BRANZ Appraisal is a technical document assessing that a product is fit for purpose and can achieve NZBC compliance in defined applications and conditions.

Unlike CodeMark, a BRANZ Appraisal is not a formal compliance pathway — it is strong technical evidence that supports an Alternative Solution consent pathway. BCAs give BRANZ Appraisals significant weight, and they are widely accepted across the industry as robust compliance evidence.

BRANZ Appraisals are particularly valuable for specifying imported products that don't comply via NZ Acceptable Solutions. An appraisal demonstrates independent technical assessment by a trusted NZ authority, providing BCAs with the evidence they need to grant consent with confidence.

JAS-ANZ (Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand) is a government-established accreditation body that accredits conformity assessment bodies — including certification bodies, testing laboratories, and inspection bodies — in Australia and New Zealand.

JAS-ANZ accreditation does not apply to products directly. Instead, it applies to the organisations that test and certify products. When a certification body, testing lab, or inspection body is JAS-ANZ accredited, it means their processes have been independently assessed and verified as meeting international standards for competence, impartiality, and performance.

For Hanes Distribution clients, JAS-ANZ accreditation of our certification and testing bodies adds credibility to our compliance documentation — demonstrating that the certificates and test reports we provide were issued by competent, independently verified organisations.

BenchMark Certification is a JAS-ANZ accredited third-party product certification body operating across Australia and New Zealand. BenchMark certifies products to relevant Australian/New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS) and provides certification marks that manufacturers can apply to certified products.

BenchMark certification demonstrates that a product has been independently tested and audited against a specific Australian or New Zealand Standard — and that ongoing production is monitored to maintain compliance. This includes factory audits, product sampling and testing, and periodic surveillance.

For timber and panel products, BenchMark certification of structural plywood and LVL to AS/NZS 2269 and AS/NZS 4357 respectively provides BCAs with independently verified evidence that the product meets the structural performance requirements of the NZBC.

SAI Global is one of the world's leading certification and assurance bodies — providing product certification, management system auditing, and testing services across more than 140 countries. SAI Global is JAS-ANZ accredited for product certification activities in Australia and New Zealand.

SAI Global product certification independently verifies that a product consistently meets the requirements of a specific standard. For Hanesulation glasswool insulation products, SAI Global certification confirms that products are manufactured to meet AS/NZS 4859.1:2018 — the Standard for thermal insulation materials for buildings — including declared R-values and performance consistency.

SAI Global also conducts management system certification to ISO 9001:2015 for our manufacturing partners — verifying that quality management systems are in place and operating effectively to consistently produce compliant products.

ISO 9001:2015 is the world's most widely adopted Quality Management System standard, developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Certification to ISO 9001:2015 means an organisation has implemented a documented quality management system that has been independently audited and verified as meeting the standard's requirements.

For building material manufacturers, ISO 9001:2015 certification provides BCAs and specifiers with evidence that the manufacturer has systematic processes in place to consistently produce products that meet defined quality and performance specifications. It demonstrates management commitment to quality, documented processes, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

All Hanes Distribution manufacturing partners hold current ISO 9001:2015 certification issued by accredited certification bodies (SAI Global, SGS, or Bureau Veritas). This forms the foundation of our product quality assurance — ensuring the manufacturing process itself is controlled, documented, and audited.

The Appraisal Technical Framework (ATF) is the set of technical protocols and performance criteria used by BRANZ (and other appraisal bodies) when conducting product appraisals for NZBC compliance. Rather than simply asserting that a product "passes", the ATF defines the specific technical tests, assessments, and performance criteria that must be demonstrated.

ATF documents cover specific product categories — windows and doors, cladding systems, insulation products, structural elements, and more. Each ATF document specifies the technical requirements, test methods, and assessment criteria relevant to that product type and the associated NZBC clauses.

For specifiers and BCAs, knowing that a product has been appraised against ATF criteria means the assessment was conducted systematically and rigorously — not just a superficial review. The ATF framework is publicly available on the BRANZ website and is referenced by LBPs, designers, and consent authorities when evaluating product compliance.