HS Update November 2021

Kia ora

We have several new decisions and consultations to let you know about in our last e-newsletter for 2021. HS Update will return to your inbox in late February, as we eye up another busy year at the Environmental Protection Authority.

There’s under a month left to have your say on the potential phase-out of hydrogen cyanamide, an active ingredient in sprays commonly used by kiwifruit growers.

Make sure it is ticked off your pre-Christmas to-do list by 5.00pm on 20 December, when submissions close.

Broad spectrum response on broad spectrum herbicide

We are beginning to analyse the 465 responses received on our call for information on glyphosate.

Over the coming months we will be reviewing and analysing the information that has been provided, and plan to publish a summary report in early 2022.

EDN latest

Within the past week, a Decision-making Committee reconvened its hearing on an application to introduce a new fumigant, ethanedinitrile (EDN).

Read the hearing transcript

Xivana consultation

Public submissions are now open on an application to import a new fungicide to control downy mildew in onions and late blight in tomatoes and potatoes.

Find out more

Hazard classification update underway for two fungicides

A proposal to update the hazard classification of two fungicides, in line with changes recently made in the European Union and Australia, is now open for public submissions. The EPA has initiated an application for a modified reassessment of the fungicides, propiconazole and tebuconazole.

Kenja approved

A new fungicide which controls bunch rot and powdery mildew in grapes has been approved for use in New Zealand, subject to conditions.

Read about the decision

GHS 7 updates

We have updated 71 individual hazardous substance approvals to apply the new hazard classification system, GHS 7.

See what has been updated

Christmas import deadline

Time is running out if you are intending to import explosives, certain children's art supplies, or ozone depleting substances, over the Christmas holiday period.

Make sure you have submitted a complete application by 6 December.

Read up on the import rules

Recent EPA decisions

APP204217 by Adria New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Topra for release. Decision: approved with controls 29/11/2021

APP204331 by Lonza NZ Limited to import or manufacture TNL3680, TNL3948, TNL3949 and TNL3954 in containment. Decision: approved with controls 4/11/2021

APP204072 by Syngenta Crop Protection Limited to import or manufacture ACELEPRYN GR Insecticide for release. Decision: approved with controls 15/11/2021

APP204264 by Adria New Zealand Limited to import or manufacture Cyanimax for release. Decision: approved with controls 17/11/2021

APP204307 by PGG Wrightson Limited to import or manufacture PGG Wrightson Experimental Plant Protection Products Series 4 in containment. Decision: approved with controls 19/11/2021

APP204332 by PGG Wrightson Limited to import or manufacture PGG Wrightson Experimental Plant Protection Products Series 5 in containment. Decision: approved with controls 19/11/2021

APP204255 by Altex Coatings Limited to import or manufacture Altex Ablative Antifoul (TF) Range for release. Decision: approved with controls 23 November 2021

Withdrawn applications

No hazardous substance applications, previously notified, were withdrawn in this period.

Amendments to approvals

APP204355 by Environmental Protection Authority to minor or technically amend HSR002952. Decision: notified on 15 November 2021

Hazardous Substances Update

November 2021