Catch up on the latest hazardous substances news from the Environmental Protection Authority
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Hazardous Substances
Update
April 2022
Kia ora
Welcome to the Environmental Protection Authority’s monthly wrap of news, decisions, and consultations involving hazardous substances.
Decision to approve new export log fumigant
A decision-making committee of the EPA has approved an application for a new gas to fumigate export logs and timber. EDN is a new tool to kill common pests found in wood. It is a potential alternative to methyl bromide, which is now heavily restricted.
Xivana approved
A new fungicide to combat late blight in tomatoes and potato crops, and downy mildew in onions, has been approved for use in Aotearoa New Zealand, subject to conditions.
Hydrogen cyanamide reassessment update
All submissions we received for this reassessment are now online. We received 199 submissions.
The decision-making committee has published a direction and minute. If you'd like to attend the public hearing, please let us know before 31 May 2022.
Restricted entry intervals for specific pesticides
WorkSafe is seeking public feedback on updated restricted entry intervals for 98 substances.
This restriction covers the period of time after a pesticide has been applied to an area, during which pesticide residues are likely to be present and could affect the health of workers re-entering the area.
The proposed new intervals are open for consultation until 6 May 2022.
We are seeking an experienced, skilled and enthusiastic advisor to join our New Organisms Applications team.
The role involves evaluating applications for the import, development or release of new organisms in Aoteroa New Zealand.
We offer a range of great employee benefits and a generous relocation package for skilled candidates looking to move to New Zealand.
Applications close on 8 May.
Recent EPA decisions
Fungicide
APP204042 by Bayer New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Xivana for release. Decision: Approved with controls 12/04/2022
Pesticide
APP204278 by Agri-solutions Ltd to import or manufacture Thiram 80 WDG for release. Decision: Approved with controls 5/04/2022
APP204304 by Adria New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Lustre 120SC for release. Decision: Approved with controls 13/04/2022
APP204223 by Arxada NZ Limited to import or manufacture TNL3388 for release. Decision: Approved with controls 27/04/2022
Fumigant
APP202804 by Lucebni Zavody Draslovka a.s. Kolin to import or manufacture EDN for release. Decision: Approved with controls 5/04/2022
Withdrawn applications
No hazardous substance applications, previously notified, were withdrawn in this period.
