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Hazardous Substances
Update
May 2022
Kia ora
Welcome to the Environmental Protection Authority’s monthly wrap of news, decisions, and consultations involving hazardous substances.
Glyphosate: Call for information – the results are in
We have published a summary of responses to our call for information on the herbicide glyphosate. We received at total of 465 responses from members of the public, professional users, and suppliers of glyphosate.
This call for information was the first step in gaining a better understanding of how glyphosate is viewed in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Application to introduce a new nematicide, Nimitz
We are seeking your input on an application to import or manufacture Nimitz, a nematicide used on tuber and root vegetables.
Adama New Zealand Limited has applied for approval to introduce Nimitz, containing the active ingredient fluensulfone at 480 g/L to use on carrots, kūmara, parsnips, and potatotes.
Submissions close 5.00 pm 30 June 2022.
Hydrogen cyanamide reassessment update
The decision-making committee has published a direction and minute that sets out its process to make a site visit.
We have also have received additional information from submitters.
Reminder: Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) permits
Permits to import new bulk hydrofluorocarbons must be issued the year before you import them. This means for 2023 imports, you must have your permit issued this year.
Applications for special permits to import new bulk hydrofluorocarbons for 2023 close on 1 July 2022, and close on 1 September 2022 for “grandparented” permits.
We cannot accept late applications.
Export permits, exporters' import permits, import permits for recycled HFCs, and exemptions for transhipments, can be applied for in the year the import or export is occurring.
Recent EPA decisions
Fungicide
APP204380 by Biotelliga Ltd to import or manufacture SF7489 in containment. Decision: Approved in controls 2/05/2022
APP204273 by BASF New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture REVYLUTION Fungicide for release. Decision: Approved with controls 16/05/2022
APP204303 by Adria New Zealand Ltd to import or manufacture Boscalo for release. Decision: Approved in controls 23/05/2022
APP204372 by Agrinova New Zealant Ltd to import or manufacture Altivo 500SC for release. Decision: Approved in controls 24/05/2022
Insecticide
APP204148 by PCT Holdings Pty Ltd Limited to import or manufacture SUREFIRE INSECTIGONE MAX INSECTICIDE for release. Decision: Approved with controls 24/02/2022
APP204339 by PCT Holdings Pty Ltd to import or manufacture Surefire Zenith Residual Insecticide for release. Decision: Approved with controls 9/05/2022
APP204302 by Adria New Zealand Ltd to import or manufacture Contra for release. Decision: Approved in controls 23/05/2022
Other
APP204223 by Arxada NZ Ltd to import or manufacture TNL3388 for release. Decision: Approved in controls 27/04/2022.
APP204380 by Biotelliga Limited to import or manufacture SF7489 in Containment. Decision Approved with controls 02/05/2022.
Withdrawn applications
No hazardous substance applications, previously notified, were withdrawn in this period.
