Catch up on the latest hazardous substances news from the Environmental Protection Authority
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Hazardous Substances
Update
March 2022
Kia ora
Welcome to the Environmental Protection Authority’s monthly wrap of news, decisions, and consultations involving hazardous substances.
Regulating the environmental fate of chemicals
The EPA welcomes the recommendations made in a new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton.
EDN update
The hearing has been officially closed for the application to introduce EDN, a new fumigant for use on export timber and logs. The Decision-making Committee is expected to issue its decision within the next month.
HS approval process
Find out the steps you need to take for approval to import or manufacture a new hazardous substance in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Processing timeframes
For the first time, we’ve produced some insights on how long it takes the EPA to process an application for a hazardous substance approval.
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.
HSNO Act amendments
Parliament’s environment select committee has recommended five changes to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Hazardous Substances Assessments) Amendment Bill.
The legislation aims to improve the processes for assessing and reassessing hazardous substances, and allow for better use of information from international regulators.
We have opportunities available for experienced, skilled and enthusiastic toxicologists and eco-toxicologists.
These roles are essential in helping us evaluate applications for the import, manufacture and reassessment of chemicals into 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 20 April.
Recent EPA decisions
Insecticide
APP204039 by Ecolibrium Biologicals Limited to import or manufacture Lateral for release. Decision: Approved with controls 24/02/2022
APP204086 by Ecolibrium Biologicals Limited to import or manufacture Lateral WDG for release. Decision: Approved with controls 24/02/2022
Grounds for reassessment
APP204369 by Syngenta Crop Protection Limited to determine whether there are grounds for the reassessment of MIRAVIS (200 g/litre pydiflumetofen). Decision: grounds exist for reassessment 23/02/2022
Withdrawn applications
No hazardous substance applications, previously notified, were withdrawn in this period.
