Catch up on the latest hazardous substances news from the Environmental Protection Authority No images? Click here Kia oraWelcome to the Environmental Protection Authority’s monthly wrap of news, decisions, and consultations involving hazardous substances. Regulating the environmental fate of chemicalsThe EPA welcomes the recommendations made in a new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton. EDN updateHS approval processFind out the steps you need to take for approval to import or manufacture a new hazardous substance in Aotearoa New Zealand. Processing timeframesFor 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 pesticidesWorkSafe 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 amendmentsParliament’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 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 decisionsInsecticideAPP204039 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 reassessmentAPP204369 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 Decision: grounds exist for reassessment 23/02/2022 Withdrawn applicationsNo hazardous substance applications, previously notified, were withdrawn in this period. |