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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 Adds Aircraft Exemption to UV-328 Restrictions
Sep-24-2026
New Zealand has added an exemption for certain aircraft uses of UV-328 (CAS No. 25973-55-1) to its existing restrictions. According to a WTO notification circulated on 16 September 2026, the amendment...
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New Zealand Amends HSNO Act to Restrict MCCPs and Long-Chain PFCAs
Sep-24-2026
On 7 September 2026, New Zealand approved amendments to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO Act) and its import and export controls on persistent organic pollutants (POPs). These...
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