Hazardous Substances Update

July 2018
Hazardous Substances Update #180

In this issue we remind consumers about the risk of stockpiling petrol at home, provide updated information on what to consider before you combine chemicals to create a ‘tank mix’, offer more information about the plastic microbeads ban, and announce a public consultation on plans to introduce a new insecticide to protect crops.

Articles

EPA ALERT: Stockpiling petrol

We have issued an alert regarding stockpiling petrol at home, including a reminder that it must be stored in approved fit-for-purpose containers, and in a place where it’s difficult for children to access.

Read the alert and information on the safe storage of petrol on our website here.

Updated information on mixing substances

We have released updated information regarding preparing ‘tank mixes’ to help keep people and the environment safe.

When mixing products containing hazardous substances - at work, on your land, at home, or anywhere else – you need to know what you are doing. Not all products can be mixed safely, and some may need to be combined in a particular way.

Find out more on our website here.

Reminder: Plastic microbeads ban now in effect

After 7 June 2018 it became illegal to manufacture or sell some products containing microbeads in New Zealand, and you could face a fine of up to $100,000 if you knowingly break the rules.

You can find out more on our website here.

EPA's Statement of Performance Expectations

Creating a world-class chemical management system is one of the main programmes of work on our agenda for 2018/19. Our Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE) 2018/19 sets out what we have committed to delivering in the new financial year, what resources we'll use to do it, and how we will measure our performance.

Read the SPE on our website.

Consultation: Vayego, a new insecticide to protect crops

Your views are now being sought on an application to introduce Vayego, a new insecticide, into New Zealand.

Submissions close on 2 August 2018.

To find out more, or to make a submission, visit our website here.

Recent decisions

Decisions on applications
June 2018

APP203499 by Dow AgroSciences (NZ) Ltd to import for release GF-3488, an emulsifiable concentrate containing 5 g/L halauxifenmethyl and 120 g/L clopyralid, for the control of broadleaf weeds in forage brassicas.
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 05 June 2018

APP203554 by Global Agrichem Ltd to import for release Propistrong, an emulsifiable concentrate fungicide containing the active ingredient propiconazole, for the control of leaf and stem diseases in wheat, barley, oats, and ryegrass seed crops, also for the treatment of Prairie grass for Head Smut.
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 06 June 2018

APP203490 by HaS Expertise Ltd to determine if J57.78 is hazardous.
Decision: Determination made and notified on 07 June 2018

APP203482 by Kiwicare Corporation Limited to import/manufacture CopSul 412
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 13 June 2018

APP203589 by Syngenta Crop Protection Limited to import or manufacture ICON 10CS in containment.
Decision: Approved with Controls and decision notified on 15 June 2018

APP203579 by koh Australia Pty Ltd to determine if Koh Universal Cleaner (containing 0.25% potassium hydroxide) is hazardous.
Decision: Determination made and notified on 20 June 2018

APP203578 by Ensystex New Zealand Limited to determine if Permethor Insecticidal Dust is hazardous.
Decision: Determination made and notified on 25 June 2018

Withdrawn applications

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

Amendments to approvals