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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 - Key Regulatory Insights 2024
New 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...

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New Zealand EPA Proposes to Ban Chlorpyrifos Following Reassessment of Risks
New 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...

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