New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed that the transition period for fluorotelomer-based firefighting foams will end on 3 December 2025. After this date, C6 fluorotelomer foams can only be...
Read MoreNew Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has set 30 April 2025 as the final deadline for importers, manufacturers, and suppliers to comply with updated labelling, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and packaging...
Read MoreNew Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has launched a full reassessment of chlorpyrifos (CAS No 2921-88-2), an organophosphate insecticide widely used by professionals to control pests on crops and plants. This...
Read MoreThe Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced significant changes to reduce the allowable levels of lead impurities in paint and strengthen the safety requirements for art materials marketed to children. The...
Read MoreNew Zealand is proposing to amend Schedule 2A of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO Act) to include three new chemicals: Methoxychlor, Dechlorane Plus, and UV-328. These chemicals were...
Read MoreOn June 12, 2024, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) published the Hazardous Substances (Importers and Manufacturers) Amendment Notice 2024 under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996. This notice...
Read MoreWorkSafe New Zealand has announced the final deadline for submissions on proposed changes to the Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEI) for 2024. Stakeholders have until 30 August...
Read MoreIn a significant step to improve public health and safety, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced the adoption of the new Australian/New Zealand Sunscreen Standard: AS/NZS 2604:2021 on 11 April...
Read MoreNew Zealand, a pioneer in environmental protection, has taken a significant step to improve consumer safety and safeguard the environment by banning the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly...
Read MoreThe Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of New Zealand has announced it is seeking feedback on aquatic risk assessments and proposed hazard classifications for eight synthetic pyrethroids (SPs) as part of its...
Read MoreFood Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) proposes to amend its Food Standards Code to align residue limits (MRLs) for agricultural and veterinary chemicals with other national regulations. Regulatory Authority involved: Food...
Read MoreIn a progressive step to improve consumer safety and align with international standards, New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) recently announced ambitious proposals to overhaul the cosmetics industry. These proposals come...
Read MoreNew Zealand's Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has taken a significant step in enhancing the regulation of hazardous substances by issuing the Hazardous Substances (International Regulators) Notice 2023. This notice, published in...
Read MoreIn New Zealand the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is actively seeking feedback from stakeholders on a proposed infringement offence scheme for hazardous substances under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act...
Read MoreIn May 2023 the New Zealand Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new guidance and assessment criteria for the import of bulk hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The updated guidance provides detailed information for the...
Read MoreNew Zealand has in spring 2022 released the Waste Minimisation (Plastic and Related Products) Regulations 2022 that are a subject of the Waste Minimisation Act 2008. The regulations' purpose is to...
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