New Zealand launches Hazardous Substances Reporting and Notifications (HSRN) portal
Feb-23-2026
New Zealand’s hazardous substances reporting framework has entered a new operational phase with the launch of the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) Hazardous Substances Reporting and Notifications (HSRN) online portal. The platform...
Read MoreUpdated Cosmetic Products Group Standard to Apply in New Zealand from 1 January 2026
Dec-10-2025
The updated Cosmetic Products Group Standard 2020 will enter into force in New Zealand on 1 January 2026. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has published a consolidated version of the Standard...
Read MoreNew Zealand Expands E-Waste Permit Requirements to Include Non-Hazardous Waste
Oct-10-2025
Importers and exporters in New Zealand are reminded that from 25 July 2025, permits are required not only for hazardous but also for non-hazardous e-waste shipments. This expansion of New Zealand’s...
Read MoreNew Zealand Sets Disposal Deadlines for Chlorpyrifos Following EPA Reassessment
Sep-29-2025
New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed the phase-out of chlorpyrifos, with strict deadlines now in place for the use and disposal of the pesticide. The move follows the EPA’s...
Read MoreNew Zealand EPA Strengthens Reporting Rules for Hazardous Substance Importers and Manufacturers
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of New Zealand has updated its regulatory requirements for businesses that import or manufacture hazardous substances. According to the consolidated Hazardous Substances (Importers and Manufacturers) Notice...
Read MoreNew Zealand to End Transition Period for Fluorotelomer Firefighting Foams on 3 December 2025
May-26-2025
New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed that the transition period for fluorotelomer-based firefighting foams will end on 3 December 2025. After this date, C6 fluorotelomer foams can only be...
Read MoreNew Zealand: Transition Period for Labelling Safety Data Sheets and Packaging Notices Ends 30 April 2025
Feb-27-2025
New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has set 30 April 2025 as the final deadline for importers, manufacturers, and suppliers to comply with updated labelling, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and packaging...
Read MoreNew Zealand - Key Regulatory Insights 2024
The regulation of chemicals in New Zealand is governed by the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO), which was enacted in 1996. Since its implementation, 22 regulations have been published...
Read MoreNew Zealand EPA Proposes to Ban Chlorpyrifos Following Reassessment of Risks
New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has launched a full reassessment of chlorpyrifos (CAS No 2921-88-2), an organophosphate insecticide widely used by professionals to control pests on crops and plants. This...
Read MoreNew Zealand EPA Announces Stricter Lead Limits in Paints and Children's Art Materials
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced significant changes to reduce the allowable levels of lead impurities in paint and strengthen the safety requirements for art materials marketed to children. The...
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