Decisions on applications
August 2018
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APP203363 by Bayer New Zealand Limited to import for release Kestrel into New Zealand as a co-formulated emulsifiable concentrate delivering 160g/L
prothioconazole and 80 g/L tebuconazole for use on cereals.
Decision: Approved with controls and decision notified on 8 August 2018
APP203617 by AsureQuality Limited – Wellington to import or manufacture POP in containment
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 13 August 2018
APP203595 by Kiwicare Corporation Limited to manufacture SPRTU 426 as a combination of fungicide/insecticide for plant disease and insect control on roses and ornamentals.
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 17 August 2018
APP203435 by PMANZ to remove the flammability classification from the methyl bromide gas.
Decision: Grounds do not exist for reassessment and decision notified on 17 August 2018
APP203583 by Nufarm New Zealand Limited to import nine Experimental Agricultural Chemicals Identified by a code number into containment for small-scale field trials.
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 20 August 2018
APP203497 by Agrisource (2000) Limited to approve Upbeet an oil dispersible concentrate containing 150g/l Metamitron, 106 g/l phenmedipham and 50 g/l ethofumesate for the treatment of weeds in fodder beets and sugar beets.
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 20 August 2018
APP203025 by Orion AgriScience Limited to import or manufacture a suspension concentrate containing 440 g/L of Buprofezin. The product is an insect growth regulator that primarily interferes with the moulting of immature stages of mealy bugs, scales and whitefly to decrease pest populations.
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 21 August 2018
APP203594 by Weedingtech (NZ) Ltd to import for release Foamstream V4, a soluble concentrate containing 3.99 % surfactant foaming agents, plus other components. Foamstream V4 is intended for use as herbicide for the control of weeds, moss, and algae in public areas.
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 22 August 2018
APP203552 by Renovo Technologies Ltd to manufacture RF-054 (active ingredient indoxacarb), a suspension concentrate insecticide for use in controlling ants and other insect pests outdoors.
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 24 August 2018
APP203369 by IPPC to determine if EPICOCCUM WP is hazardous.
Decision: Determination made - unable to be determined and notified on 24 August 2018