Hazardous Substances
Update

February 2019
Hazardous Substances Update #185

In our first issue for 2019 we have new rules for hydrofluorocarbons, information on staying safe with potting mix, and hazardous substances decisions from November 2018, December 2018, and January 2019. 

Articles

New rules for hydrofluorocarbons 

A new permitting scheme for importing hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) starts in February 2019, for permits for 2020. HFCs have a high global warming potential, and will be being phased down. HFCs are gases that can be found in refrigeration, air conditioning, aerosol propellants and foam production.

If you imported these products between 2015-2017 you are able to apply for grandparented eligibility. Applications close 18 March 2019.

If you are not able to apply for grandparented eligibility, you may be able to apply for a special permit. Applications close 1 July 2019, but will be opened annually.

You can find out more on our website.  

Staying safe with potting mix 

We have released information alerting consumers to the risks of using potting mix, and encouraging use of safety gear. Read it on our website here. 

Call for information on synthetic pyrethroids

The call for information for home, pet and garden use products is now closed.

Responses for agricultural and other commercial, non-home use products are due by 1 March 2019.

A lot of feedback has already been received, we need now to analyse all these responses. The EPA aim to finalise the application form in June for the synthetic pyrethroids used in the homes and gardens and on pets and in July for the synthetic pyrethroids used in agriculture and other activities.

The submission period will be open, ten days after the application is formally received, for a period of no less than 30 working days.

More information can be found on our website.

Paraquat reassessment submissions open soon

The paraquat application will be publicly notified shortly.

Once submissions are open, submitters will have an opportunity to review our assessment, respond to what is presented, and indicate if they would like to be heard at a hearing.

At the close of the submission period, all information received will be considered, and our report and recommendations will be presented to the Decision-making Committee.

Keep an eye on our website for further updates.

Recent decisions

Hint – all HSNO decisions are now displayed by default in descending date order in the HSNO applications database on our website. Tap the spacebar once, then hit Enter to see the latest.

November 2018

APP203484  by Adria New Zealand Limited to import Sodio 50WG, a herbicide containing 50 g/kg of iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium as the active ingredient and 150 g/kg of the safener mefenpyr-diethyl, in the form of a water dispersible granule, to control weeds in wheat, barley, triticale and ryecorn. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 01 November 2018

APP203550 by WSD Agribusiness Pty Ltd to determination if ORION MOXIDECTIN 5g/L POUR-ON is hazardous. Decision: Determination made – unable to be determined and notified on 01 November 2018

APP203422 by Adama New Zealand Limited to import a new formulation of Kohinor 350 SC Insecticide containing Imidacloprid as the active ingredient. Decision: Declined and decision notified on 05 November 2018

APP203518 by Adria New Zealand Limited to import Ridazon herbicide, containing 430g/L of the active ingredient chloridazon, in the form of a suspension concentrate, for the selective pre- and post-emergent control of weeds in fodder beet and red beet, and post-emergent weed control in onions. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 05 November 2018          

APP203352 by Chemiplas NZ Limited to import Dytek A amine for use of NZ manufacturers of epoxy curing systems. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 06 November 2018

APP203261 by Bayer New Zealand Limited to modify the maximum application rate, number of applications and interval between applications for Luna Privilege and Luna Sensation. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 09 November 2018

APP203625 by Waste Management NZ Limited to import POPs for re-export as a hazardous waste for environmentally sound disposal. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 12 November 2018

APP203640 by PCT HOLDINGS PTY to import or manufacture Cropro Stealth Miticide and Insecticide for release. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 12 November 2018

APP203350 by Eastman Chemical Asia Pacific Pte Ltd to determine if grounds exist to reassess Monomethylamine CAS No. 74-89-5 and Methylamine hydrochloride CAS No. 593-51-1. Decision: Grounds exist and notified on 14 November 2018

APP203351 by Nufarm Limited to determine if grounds exist to reassess Sprinter 700DS. Decision: Grounds exist and notified on 14 November 2018

APP203563 by Alleva Animal Health Limited to determine if E571 is hazardous. Decision: Determination made – unable to be determined and notified on 16 November 2018

APP203546 by Agrinova New Zealand Limited to determine if grounds exist to reassess the controls regarding re-entry intervals for Metamitron 700 g/kg. Decision: Grounds exist and notified on 16 November 2018

APP203562 by Alleva Animal Health Limited to determine if F571 is hazardous. Decision: Determination made – unable to be determined and notified on 21 November 2018

APP202870 by Protect-Us New Zealand Ltd to import or manufacture PROTECT-US Mineral Snail and Slug Killer with Elemental Iron. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 22 November 2018

APP203707 by Renovo Technologies Ltd to manufacture RF-060 for release, an insectide gel bait containing up to 3.7 g/kg of acetamiprid as the active ingredient to control nuisance flies indoors. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 28 November 2018

APP203544 by Adria New Zealand Limited to import for release Endow 600SC, an insecticide containing 600 g/L clothianidin in the form of a suspension concentrate, for use as a seed treatment for protection from various pests in maize, sweetcorn, cereals, forage brassicas, and grass seed. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 28 November 2018

APP203702 by EnviroMax Technologies Pty Ltd to determine if EnviroMax Imidacloprid FlyBait is hazardous. Decision: Determination made and notified on 28 November 2018

APP203500 by Sumitomo Chemical Australia Pty Limited to import or manufacture 2.0 g/kg prallethrin and 1.0 g/kg d-phenothrin oil-based and water-based aerosol insecticide for the control of flying and crawling insects in residential and commercial situations. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 29 November 2018

December 2018

APP203710 by Floratech International Limited to import or manufacture Floratech Prolong Growth Regulator for release. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 03 December 2018

APP203651 by Salinity AB (Reg. no. 556133-7311) with daughter company AB Hanson & Möhring to determine if Equisalt Advantage is hazardous. Decision: Determination made – unable to be determined and notified on 04 December 2018

APP203329 by Luoda Pharma Pty Ltd to determine if Vetmedin 3.5 mg/ml Oral Solution for Dogs is hazardous. Decision: Determination made – unable to be determined and notified on 06 December 2018

APP203549 by Device Technologies Australia Pty Ltd determine if STERIS Pre-Klenz Soak Shield is hazardous. Decision: Determination made – unable to be determined and notified on 06 December 2018

APP203641 by Norbrook NZ Ltd to determine if Ceprotect DC is hazardous. Decision: Determination made – unable to be determined and notified on 06 December 2018

APP203529 by Adama New Zealand Limited to seek approval for Aphidex 800 WG, an insecticide containing 800 g/kg pirimicarb in the form of a water dispersible granule for the control of aphid pests in certain fruit, cereal and vegetable crops. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 07 December 2018

APP203695 by Kenso Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd to import or manufacture Acetoken 840 EC Herbicide for release. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 11 December 2018

APP203489 by Kenso Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd to determine if Kentron 700 SC Herbicide is hazardous. Decision: Determination made – unable to be determined and notified on 14 December 2018

APP203573 by Device Technologies to determine if STERIS Prolystica Ultra Concentrate High Performance-alkaline detergent is hazardous. Decision: Determination made – unable to be determined and notified on 14 December 2018

APP203706 by Syngenta Crop Protection Limited to import or manufacture SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION Experimental Plant Protection Compounds in containment. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 18 December 2018

APP203714 by Nufarm Limited to import coded experimental substances for evaluation in trials or field demonstrations conducted in containment. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 18 December 2018

APP203580 by Agrinova New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Domark into containment. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 19 December 2018

APP203627 by Methanex New Zealand Limited to manufacture for release a petrol-methanol fuel blend containing up to 15% methanol by volume as a fuel for vehicles in accordance with the New Zealand Engine Fuel Specifications Amendment Regulations 2017. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 19 December 2018

APP203630 by Paramount Merchandise to seek approval for Maxcare Smoke frees Mosquito Coils, domestic use insecticides containing 0.25% d-trans-allethrin for outdoor use. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 20 December 2018

APP203676 by Grosafe Chemicals Limited to import or manufacture for release a soluble concentrate containing 7.2 g/L glyphosate present as the isopropylamine salt (Substance B) for use as a herbicide by home gardeners. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 20 December 2018

January 2019

APP203472 by Argenta Manufacturing Ltd to determine if TAG is hazardous. Decision: Determination made – unable to be determined and notified on 11 January 2019

APP203681 by Bayer New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Bayer Trial Products 2018 in containment. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 16 January 2019

APP203264 by Syngenta Crop Protection Limited to import for release Proclaim Opti, an insecticide containing 50 g/kg emamectin benzoate as a water soluble granule (WG) formulation for the control of leaf rollers (Tortricidae family) on apples, pears, kiwifruit, avocados and grapes and codling moth (Cydia pomonella) in apples and pears. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 17 January 2019

APP203030 by Kenso Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd to import Ken-Trel 750, a water soluble granule formulation containing 750g/kg clopyralid as the active ingredient, for the control of a range of broadleaf weeds in amenity situations, non-crop areas, tree crops, certain arable crops, pastures, forests and conservation tillage. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 17 January 2019

APP203317 by Pacificvet Limited to determine if 'Virocid' is hazardous. Decision: Determination made – unable to be determined and notified on 17 January 2019

APP203376 by Norbrook New Zealand Limited to determine if Imidacloprid and Moxidectin - Spot on solution for cats and dogs is hazardous. Decision: Determination made – unable to be determined and notified on 17 January 2019

APP203332 by Salters Cartage Limited to determine if Alternative Fuel Oil is hazardous. Decision: Determination made – unable to be determined and notified on 25 January 2019

APP203703 by Lonza NZ Limited(formerly Zelam) to import or manufacture Lonza NZ Limited: Experimental Plant Protection Compounds in containment. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 31 January 2019

APP203731 by Adria New Zealand Limited to import Supremis 100SC, containing 100 g/L of the active ingredient spirotetramat, for release. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 31 January 2019

APP203779 by Renovo Technologies Ltd to import or manufactured RF-055 in containment in New Zealand for export to other countries. Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 31 January 2019

Withdrawn applications 

No hazardous substance applications, previously notified, were withdrawn in this period.

Amendments to approvals

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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