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Hazardous Substances
Update
July 2019
Hazardous Substances Update #190
In this issue we have an application for a new fungicide, a hearing for another, two herbicide applications, reassessment of methyl bromide, reports including our Statement of Intent, and information about requirements for importers of cosmetics and other products.
Articles
Application for a new fungicide to combat cereal diseases
BASF New Zealand Limited has applied for approval to import Revystar Fungicide with the active ingredients mefentrifluconazole and fluxapyroxad for use as a foliar fungi control for cereal crops.
The active ingredient, mefentrifluconazole, would be a new substance to New Zealand. It is approved in the European Union.
BASF is seeking approval for Revystar to be used via ground-based and aerial application methods on cereal crops.
Submissions on this application close at 5.00 pm on 26 August 2019.
Hearing for a new fungicide
The EPA held a hearing on July 24 2019 for a new fungicide, Vimoy Iblon.
The application is from Bayer New Zealand Limited. The fungicide contains a new active ingredient, isoflucypram, that is yet to be approved in any country.
Due to fog disruption at Wellington Airport on Monday 22 July, this hearing was rescheduled to Wednesday 24 July.
The Decision-Making Committee is now considering their decision.
Application to import wilding conifer herbicide
Views are sought on an application to import Method 240 SL Herbicide to control wilding conifers and other woody weeds.
Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd has applied for approval to import the herbicide.
The active ingredient, aminocyclopyrachlor, would be a new substance to New Zealand. It is approved in Australia, Canada and the USA.
If approved, Method 240 SL Herbicide would be used to control wilding conifers and other woody weeds such as gorse, broom, blackberry and thistles. The herbicide would be sprayed on non-crop farmland and conservation land such as native bush, recreational and tourist areas and on industrial sites such as railways and roadways.
Views of the public are sought on the potential beneficial or adverse effects additional to those described by the applicant.
Submissions close at 5.00 pm on 31 July 2019.
Application to introduce herbicide Boxer Gold
Your views are sought on an application to introduce a new herbicide to control weeds in potatoes.
Syngenta Crop Protection Limited have applied to import for release a new herbicide, Boxer Gold, with the active ingredients S-metolachlor and prosulfocarb. Application is proposed to be limited to professional users using ground based methods.
The active ingredient prosulfocarb would be a new active ingredient to New Zealand. It is approved in the European Union, Australia and Japan.
Views of the public are sought on the potential beneficial or adverse effects additional to those described by the applicant.
Submissions close at 5.00 pm on 30 August 2019.
Reassessment of methyl bromide
Submissions are open on a reassessment of the fumigant methyl bromide. Submissions close at 5.00 pm on 29 August 2019.
Stakeholders in Methyl Bromide Reduction Inc (STIMBR) applied for a reassessment of the approval for methyl bromide.
Methyl bromide is used as a fumigant in the quarantine and pre-shipment treatment of logs, produce, flowers and other goods. It is also used for the treatment of potato wart.
We are processing this application as a modified reassessment. This means that the reassessment will only consider specific aspects of the approval, such as the required controls. The approval to import or manufacture methyl bromide cannot be revoked in this type of reassessment.
EPA Statement of Intent 2019–2023
The EPA’s Statement of Intent 2019–2023 sets out our four-year business plan, and the EPA’s ongoing ambition and commitment to proactive regulation.
HSNO Enforcement Report 2018
The EPA has released the HSNO Enforcement Report 2018, the first since significant changes to the enforcement regime for hazardous substances came into effect in December 2017.
The report surveys enforcement activities under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act.
HSNO Monitoring Report 2018
The EPA has released the HSNO Monitoring Report 2018 covering the period from 2006 to 2016.
The report shows that hospitalisations from hazardous substances has decreased over the 10-year period, but that under-fives continue to have the highest rate of hospitalisations from hazardous substances.
Requirements for cosmetics
There are requirements under HSNO for the import or manufacture of cosmetics, if the cosmetic products are hazardous substances
Information is available on our website.
Guidance for importers and manufacturers of cosmetics.
Microbeads in your cosmetic products may be covered by the microbeads ban to prohibit manufacture or sale of affected products.
Reminder: importing or manufacturing?
If you're importing or manufacturing you are required to provide your contact details to the EPA.
It's easy with this online form.
For more top tips for importing or manufacturing, see our website.
Recent decisions
Tip – 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.
Decisions on hazardous substances applications
June 2019
APP203776 by Nufarm Limited to reassess the hazard classification of both the formulated substance Sprinter 700DS (HSR100806) and the substance monomethylamine (HSR001008) which currently have the 6.8B classification – suspected human reproductive or developmental toxicant.
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 06 June 2019
APP203824 by Adama New Zealand Limited to obtain approval for AG-M4-700 OF1,a herbicide containing 700g/L metamitron as a suspension concentrate.
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 10 June 2019
APP203834 by Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research NZ Ltd to import or manufacture Synthetic possum pheromone lures - Formulations 2503 in containment.
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 13 June 2019
APP203830 by Agrinova New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Nemiclov 500FS in containment.
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 14 June 2019
APP203611 by Nufarm Limited to import or manufacture Crucial (NUL3232) for release.
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 17 June 2019
APP203677 by Dow Chemical (Australia) Limited to import or manufacture DowsilTM 777 Water Repellent for release.
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 18 June 2019
APP203719 by Kiwicare Corporation Limited to manufacture BWB 427 as an alternative weedkiller to glyphosate for the control of weeds. BWB 427 contains 69 – 77 g/L Chlorpropham.
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 19 June 2019
APP203775 by Agrinova New Zealand Limited to import for release a plant growth regulator containing 700g/kg metamitron in the form of a water dispersible granule.
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 24 June 2019
Withdrawn applications
No hazardous substance applications, previously notified, were withdrawn in this period.
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For the latest information on public consultations, please see our website. We'll also tweet about any consultation openings and closings.
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