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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 EPA Approves Biocontrol Agent for Invasive Chilean Flame Creeper
On 26 February 2026, New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) approved the release of a leaf-feeding beetle to help manage the invasive Chilean flame creeper. Invasive Plant Threat to Native Vegetation Tropaeolum speciosum is a fast-spreading pest plant...
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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...
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