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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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Australia and New Zealand Adopt Updated Sunscreen Standard
Australia and New Zealand Adopt Updated Sunscreen Standard

In a significant step to improve public health and safety, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced the adoption of the new Australian/New Zealand Sunscreen Standard: AS/NZS 2604:2021 on 11 April...

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New Zealand EPA Takes Pioneering Step to Ban PFAS in Cosmetics
New Zealand EPA Takes Pioneering Step to Ban PFAS in Cosmetics

New Zealand, a pioneer in environmental protection, has taken a significant step to improve consumer safety and safeguard the environment by banning the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly...

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