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The Therapeutic Products Act, passed this week by the government under urgency, could be the final nail in the coffin for the New Zealand natural health industry, the Natural Health Alliance, a group representing importers, exporters, retailers, distributors, and practitioners of natural health products, said today.

In July 2023, the Labour-led government used its absolute Parliamentary majority and urgency rules to ram through the Therapeutic Products Bill. It was signed off by the Governor-General and is now law.

Many New Zealanders rely on natural health products for their well-being...

Many New Zealanders rely on natural health products for their well-being. These products have been regulated by the Food Act for decades, which the Natural Health Alliance believes has served well both our industry and the safety of New Zealanders.