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New Zealand EPA Seeks Feedback on Synthetic Pyrethroid Hazard Classification and Aquatic Risk Assessment 

Dec-18-2023 Deadline New Zealand

  The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of New Zealand has announced it is seeking feedback on aquatic risk assessments and proposed hazard classifications for eight synthetic pyrethroids (...

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New Zealand proposes to reduce lead levels in paint

Nov-21-2023 Chemical industry Lead

On October 27, 2023, the New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) released a set of proposals with the aim to protect people’s health and safety by reducing the maximum allowable levels...

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Food Standards Australia New Zealand FSANZ suggests amending food code to align residue limits with other national regulations.

Oct-26-2023 Pesticides MRL

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) proposes to amend its Food Standards Code to align residue limits (MRLs) for agricultural and veterinary chemicals with other national regulations.  Re...

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New Zealand Proposes Reforms for Cosmetics Industry

Oct-16-2023 PFAS New Zealand

In a progressive step to improve consumer safety and align with international standards, New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) recently announced ambitious proposals to overhaul the...

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New Zealand’s EPA Recognizes International Regulators for Hazardous Substances Control

Aug-25-2023 Hazard assessment Hazardous chemicals

New Zealand's Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has taken a significant step in enhancing the regulation of hazardous substances by issuing the Hazardous Substances (International Regulator...

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Public Consultation on Infringement Scheme for Hazardous Substances in New Zealand

Aug-13-2023 Hazardous chemicals Deadline

In New Zealand the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is actively seeking feedback from stakeholders on a proposed infringement offence scheme for hazardous substances under the Hazardous Substa...

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New guidance and assessment criteria for importing HFCs in New Zealand

Jun-27-2023 Chemical inventory New substances

In May 2023 the New Zealand Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new guidance and assessment criteria for the import of bulk hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The updated guidance provides detailed i...

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