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Hazardous Substances
Update
February 2021
Hazardous Substances Update #206
Kia ora,
2021 is shaping up as another busy year in the world of hazardous substances, with 30 April being the focal point, when New Zealand’s new hazard classification system takes effect. Read more below about this important changeover, alongside all our other updates.
News
Getting to grips with chemical management changes
There’s not long until our new hazard classification system takes effect on 30 April. To help get familiar with what the changes mean for you, we are developing further content which covers:
- an introduction to GHS 7, the new system
- GHS 7 assignment and compliance
Keep an eye on the next edition of HS Update for further details. In the meantime, our website has a wealth of information on what the changes involve.
Chemical Review consultation closing
Have your say by 5pm today on our latest Chemical Review
We are proposing to update the hazard classifications of 123 substances – including single chemicals and mixtures – to take into account new information such as study data, and reviews or assessments by overseas chemical regulators.
Methyl bromide reassessment
At the end of January, the decision-making committee (DMC) received additional air dispersal modelling and expert comments in response. The DMC is currently reviewing the new information and will advise on next steps in the process.
New requirements for plastic waste import and export
As of 1 January 2021, you need a permit from the EPA to import or export some types of plastic waste. Without the right permit, your shipment could be seized at a New Zealand port, or refused entry to countries along the shipping route or at the destination country. Shipments that are refused entry may be returned to you at your cost. The onus is on you to comply with both New Zealand law and the laws of the importing country. This also applies if you are using a third party to export plastic waste. Queries can be emailed to importexport@epa.govt.nz
New weaponry for the war on wasps
Approval has been granted to import and release two new organisms, a hoverfly and beetle, in a bid to reduce plague populations of invasive German and common wasps in New Zealand.
Recent decisions
November 2020 – January 2021
APP204073 by Bayer New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Luna 250 SC for release
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified on 2 November 2020
APP203940 By Belanty ® to import or manufacture Belanty® for release
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified on 11 November 2020
APP204112 by FMC New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Herbicide Experimental Agricultural Chemicals identified by a code number in containment
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified on 11 November 2020
APP204116 by RB (Hygiene Home) New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Mortein Powergard All in One Insect Killer for release
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified on 12 November 2020
APP204151 by Zero Invasive Predators Ltd (ZIP) to import or manufacture Dispensable semi-solid brodifacoum bait in containment
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 13 November 2020
APP204064 by Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd to import or manufacture Method 240 SL Herbicide in containment
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 16 November 2020
APP204109 by Donaghys Limited to import or manufacture herbicide experimental agricultural chemicals identified by a code number in containment
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 17 November 2020
APP204144 by Dow AgroSciences (NZ) Ltd to import or manufacture experimental pesticides Discovery 4 in containment
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified on 20 November 2020
APP204133 by Dow AgroSciences (NZ) Ltd to import or manufacture experimental pesticides in containment
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified on 20 November 2020
APP204131 by Dow AgroSciences (NZ) Ltd to import or manufacture experimental pesticides - discovery in containment
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 20 November 2020
APP204130 by Dow AgroSciences (NZ) Ltd to import or manufacture experimental pesticides in containment
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 20 November 2020
APP204106 by Dow AgroSciences (NZ) Ltd to import or manufacture experimental pesticides in containment
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 20 November 2020
APP204105 by Dow AgroSciences (NZ) Ltd to import or manufacture experimental pesticides in containment
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 20 November 2020
APP204104 by Dow AgroSciences (NZ) Ltd to import or manufacture Experimental Pesticides in containment
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 20 November 2020
APP203960 by Ballance Agri-Nutrients to import or manufacture Ballance experimental plant substances in containment
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 20 November 2020
APP204123 by RB (Hygiene Home) New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Family Protection Aerogard Home Multi Insect Killer for release
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 25 November 2020
APP204122 by RB (Hygiene Home) New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Family Protection Aerogard Home Crawling Insect Killer for release
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 25 November 2020
APP204121 by RB (Hygiene Home) New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Family Protection Aerogard Home Flying Insect Killer for release
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 25 November 2020
APP204102 by Crop Tech Consulting Ltd (Don Wardle) to import or manufacture KiwiClean in containment
Decision approved with controls and decision notified 25 November 2020
APP204094 by Contact Organics to registrate of a 466g/L Nonanoic Acid-based emulsifiable concentrate (EC) for control of weeds, grasses, moss, and algae in home gardens
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 25 November 2020
APP203925 by Belchim Crop Protection NV/SA to import or manufacture SOLETO for release
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 2 December 2020
APP204057 by Antimicrobial Technology Co Ltd to determine if Simplesilver a water-soluble glass product is hazardous
Decision: determination made and notified 4 December 2020
APP204093 by Kenso Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd to import Max-Out 540 Herbicide containing 540g/L Glyphosate present as potassium salt for use as a non-residual, non-selective herbicide in weed control prior to planting crops and pasture, prior to harvesting some crops and for general weed control in horticulture, agriculture and forestry
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 7 December 2020
APP203737 by PCT HOLDINGS PTY LTD to obtain approval to import for release the insecticide product Over Cockroach Gel Bait for the control of cockroaches in commercial, industrial and residential premises.
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 8 December 2020
APP204141 by Adria New Zealand Limited to import Venacity insecticide, containing 200g/litre of the active ingredient chlorantraniliprole in the form of a suspension concentrate, to control certain species of insect pests in a range of vegetable crops.
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 9 December 2020
APP204142 by Adria New Zealand Limited To import or manufacture Sledge 700WG for release
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 10 December 2020
APP203946 by PCT HOLDINGS PTY LTD to import for release the insecticide product SUREFIRE FORTUNE 500 MULTIPURPOSE INSECTICIDE AND TERMITICIDE for the protection of structures from subterranean termite damage and for the control of subterranean termites and ants around domestic and commercial structures and the control of insect pest
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 11 December 2020
APP204055 by BASF New Zealand Ltd to import or manufacture BASF 20/01 in containment
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 14 December 2020
APP204157 by Agrinova New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Nemiclov 500 FS in containment
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 16 December 2020
APP204149 by Department of Conservation - Canterbury Conservancy Office to import or manufacture PAPP Spitfire paste in containment
Decision: approved with controls and decision 18 December 2020
APP204053 by Adria New Zealand Limited to import Hexaro, a seed-treatment fungicide, containing 20 g/litre triticonazole and 60g/litre prochloraz for release
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 18 December 2020
APP204059 by Waste Management Technical Services NZ Ltd to import or manufacture HS persistent organic pollutant in containment
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 21 January 2021
APP204107 by Contact Organics to import or manufacture Contact Organics Weed Terminator Plus Ready-to-Use Spray Mixture for release
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 26 January 2021
APP204103 by Contact Organics to import or manufacture Contact Organics LocalSafe Weed Terminator N Concentrate for release
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 26 January 2021
APP203970 by Ensystex New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture ECOTHOR Active Nature No More Mosquito Larvae for release
Decision: approved with controls and decision notified 29 January 2021
Withdrawn applications
No hazardous substance applications, previously notified, were withdrawn in this period.
Amendments to approvals (H3)
No amendments were made under section 67A of the HSNO Act for minor or technical errors, decided by the EPA or the Chief Executive under delegated powers from the EPA during this period
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