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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 to End Transition Period for Fluorotelomer Firefighting Foams on 3 December 2025
New Zealand to End Transition Period for Fluorotelomer Firefighting Foams on 3 December 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...

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New Zealand: Transition Period for Labelling Safety Data Sheets and Packaging Notices Ends 30 April 2025
New Zealand: Transition Period for Labelling Safety Data Sheets and Packaging Notices Ends 30 April 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...

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