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The legal framework for regulating chemicals in New Zealand is the Hazardous substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO). The law came into place in 1996. All hazardous substances imported into New Zealand require an approval.

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New Zealand Consults on Restrictions for Three New POPs under Stockholm Convention
New Zealand Consults on Restrictions for Three New POPs under Stockholm Convention

On 17 March 2026, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of New Zealand opened a consultation on proposed amendments to Schedule 2A of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) framework. The...

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New Zealand Introduces New Requirements for Clopyralid Products to Prevent Compost Contamination
New Zealand Introduces New Requirements for Clopyralid Products to Prevent Compost Contamination

On 12 March 2026, new regulatory requirements for products containing clopyralid enter into force in New Zealand. The measures introduced by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) aim to reduce the risk...

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