Made in MP

The Made in MP Mark

Recognising Excellence. Celebrating Origin.

The campaign's recognition programme for authentic Mpumalanga-origin businesses, products and services.

Made in MP

Certified Origin

Why the programme exists

A mark you can trust. A name you can be proud of.

The Made in MP Mark gives consumers confidence that what they're buying is genuinely of Mpumalanga, made to a recognised standard. For businesses, it is a symbol of quality, origin and contribution to the provincial economy.

Open to Mpumalanga-based businesses, manufacturers, producers, artisans and service providers of all sizes — from SMMEs to established enterprises.

Criteria

What the Mark represents

Business & product origin

Products made, grown or substantially transformed in Mpumalanga; businesses based and operating in the province.

Quality expectations

Consistent standards of quality, safety and service appropriate to each sector.

Sustainability

Responsible sourcing, environmental care and long-term thinking.

Local employment

Meaningful contribution to local jobs, skills and supplier development.

The process

From application to recognition

  1. 01

    Application

  2. 02

    Assessment

  3. 03

    Verification where applicable

  4. 04

    Recognition

  5. 05

    Monitoring & renewal

Recognition tiers

Bronze. Silver. Gold.

Bronze

Entry-level recognition for verified Mpumalanga-origin businesses and products meeting core quality standards.

Silver

For established businesses demonstrating consistent quality, local sourcing and meaningful local employment.

Gold

The highest recognition — provincial leaders in quality, sustainability, innovation and economic contribution.

Benefits of participation

What recognised businesses receive

  • Use of the Made in MP Mark on products, packaging and marketing
  • Listing in the accredited directory
  • Visibility across campaign platforms and events
  • Priority access to showcases, the Expo and Awards
  • Business development and market access opportunities
  • A trusted signal of origin and quality for consumers

Digital recognition

Digital badges, certificate, directory profile and social assets.

Physical recognition

Product labels, packaging seals, window decals and a framed certificate.

In-store presence

Point-of-sale materials for retail partners and stockists.

Renewal & monitoring

Periodic review and renewal to keep the Mark meaningful and trusted.

Put Mpumalanga's name on your excellence.

Applications are reviewed by the programme team. Online applications open soon.