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Hazardous Substances
Update
June 2022
Kia ora
Welcome to the Environmental Protection Authority’s monthly wrap of news, decisions, and consultations involving hazardous substances.
Herbicide Method 240 SL is approved for use
A weedkiller to target wilding conifers has been approved for use in New Zealand, with controls.
Method 240 SL is a herbicide used to control wilding conifers and other woody plants on non-crop farmland, conservation land and recreational parks.
Guidance for tattoo inks and permanent makeup
We have updated our guidance to manage the risks associated with tattoos and permanent makeup, and the responsibilities for importers, manufacturers, and suppliers.
Submissions closing for Nimitz application
Submissions are closing soon 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.
Safe work instruments for EDN approved
The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety has approved two WorkSafe safe work instruments relating to the use and approval of EDN, a fumigant for timber and logs.
The safe work instruments come into force on 22 July 2022. An EPA decision-making committee will sign the HSNO approval to take effect at the same time as the WorkSafe rules.
Changes to regulation of inhibitors used in agriculture
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is making changes to the regulation of inhibitors used in agriculture under the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997 (ACVM Act). However, this does not change existing obligations and requirements under the HSNO Act.
If you have any questions about your obligations under the HSNO Act please contact us: HS.applications@epa.govt.nz.
Hydrogen cyanamide reassessment update
We invited submitters to suggest sites for the decision-making committee to visit to provide them with useful background information before the hearing. The committee will issue a Direction and Minute with the selected sites and anticipated timing of the visits.
Diazinon, fenamiphos, and methamidophos reassessment update
The EPA’s staff report and WorkSafe’s advice for this reassessment were published in May 2022.
The decision-making committee has set the date for the hearing as 9 August 2022.
Recent EPA decisions
Herbicide
APP203816 by Bayer Crop Science Pty Limited to import or manufacture Method 240 SL for release. Approved with controls 17/06/2022.
Pesticide
APP204348 by AR and JA Drysdale Limited to import or manufacture a pesticide (Paper laminate containing 6.5 to 10 g oxalic acid) for release. Approved with controls 03/06/2022.
APP204216 by Syngenta Crop Protection Limited to import or manufacture Score 10WG for release. Approved with controls 27/05/2022.
APP204333 by Grosafe Chemicals Limited to import or manufacture ready to use spray oil for release. Approved with controls 25/05/2022.
Antifouling paint
APP204290 by Apco Coatings to import or manufacture Seaforce Active Plus for release. Approved with controls 27/05/2022.
APP204292 by Apco Coatings to import or manufacture Seaforce Active for release. Approved with controls 27/05/2022.
New organisms
APP204409 by Daisy Lab Limited to develop low-risk microorganisms in containment. Approved with controls 09/06/2022.
Withdrawn applications
No hazardous substance applications, previously notified, were withdrawn in this period.
