Hazardous Substances
Update

Kia ora

In this month’s e-newsletter, catch up on the hydrogen cyanamide reassessment, some pre-Christmas deadlines for your diary, and two key import reminders.

More time has been added for submissions on the potential phase-out of hydrogen cyanamide, an active ingredient in sprays commonly used by kiwifruit growers.

The original deadline of 26 November has been extended to 5.00 pm on Monday 20 December.

Next steps on fumigant

A hearing is due to reconvene before Christmas on the application to introduce ethanedinitrile (EDN), an alternative for the pre-shipment fumigation of export logs.

Once the decision-making committee has defined the scope of the virtual hearing, the EPA will publish a direction and minute with this information. We will also contact the parties already involved in this process to ask whether they wish to be heard.

Reminder: import certificate required for fireworks

Before you can sell fireworks, you'll need an import certificate from the EPA and testing by a fireworks certifier.

Once we have all the information we need, import certificates are normally processed in ten working days. At busy times, such as in preparation for Guy Fawkes, this timeframe may be longer.

Fireworks can only be sold 2-5 November, and sparklers can only be sold as part of a fireworks package.

Help shape NZ's emissions reduction plan

The Ministry for the Environment is currently consulting on a plan to set the direction for climate action over the next 15 years. This includes proposals to reduce emissions from fluorinated gases, focusing on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). If you import or export refrigerants, you may be interested in these specific proposals – submissions are due by 24 November.

Recent EPA decisions

APP204286 by Corteva AgriScience New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Experimental Pesticides Development Trials 5 in containment. Decision: approved with controls 28 September 2021.

APP204108 by APCO Coatings (NZ) Limited to import or manufacture MegaYacht Imperial AF for release. Decision: approved with controls 30 September 2021.

APP204248 by Altex Coatings Limited to import or manufacture Altex Antifouling Range SZ 1 for release. Decision: approved with controls 30 September 2021.

APP204115 by Ensystex New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Ecothor Active Nature Exonet for release. Decision: approved with controls 4 October 2021.           

APP204170 by Adama New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Cartado for release. Decision: approved with controls 12 October 2021.

APP204287 by Corteva AgriScience New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Experimental Pesticides – Discovery 5 in containment. Decision: approved with controls 12 October 2021.

APP204327 by Nufarm Limited to import or manufacture Experimental Agricultural Chemicals (identified by a code number) in containment. Decision: approved with controls 15 October 2021.

APP204226 by Hempel’s Marine Paints (Australia) Pty Limited to import or manufacture Hempel’s Antifouling Olympic+ 72900 for release. Decision: approved with controls 19 October 2021.

APP204230 by Eastman Chemical Australia Pty Limited to import or manufacture Eastman GEM™ Retinyl Sunflowerate for release. Decision: approved with controls 19 October 2021

APP204289 by UPL New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture UPL 10 in containment. Decision: approved with controls 20 October 2021

APP204315 by UPL New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture UPL 11 in containment. Decision: approved with controls 20 October 2021

APP204318 by UPL New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture UPL 12 in containment. Decision: approved with controls 20 October 2021

APP204320 by UPL New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Devrinol in containment. Decision: approved with controls 20 October 2021

APP204197 by Adria New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Ivento for release. Decision: approved with controls 26 October 2021

APP204322 by Agrinova New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Domark in containment. Decision: approved with controls 26 October 2021

APP204323 by Agrinova New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Sero-X in containment. Decision: approved with controls 26 October 2021

APP204324 by Agrinova New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Frontal 425SC in containment. Decision: approved with controls 26 October 2021

APP204330 by Agrinova New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture BudUp in containment. Decision: approved with controls 26 October 2021.

APP204313 by Corteva AgriScience New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Experimental Pesticides - Discovery 6 in containment. Decision: approved with controls 28 October 2021.

APP204317 by Corteva AgriScience New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Experimental Pesticides - Development 6 in containment. Decision: approved with controls 28 October 2021.

APP204337 by Corteva AgriScience New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Experimental Pesticides - Development 7 in containment. Decision: approved with controls 28 October 2021.

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.