Mar-12-2026
On 12 March 2026, new regulatory requirements for products containing clopyralid enter into force in New Zealand. The measures introduced by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) aim to reduce the risk...
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Importers and manufacturers of certain hazardous substances in New Zealand must submit their annual reports under the Hazardous Substances (Importers and Manufacturers) Notice by 31 May 2026. The reports must cover...
Read MoreOn 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...
Read MoreFeb-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...
Read MoreDec-10-2025
The updated Cosmetic Products Group Standard 2020 will enter into force in New Zealand on 1 January 2026. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has published a consolidated version of the Standard...
Read MoreOct-10-2025
Importers and exporters in New Zealand are reminded that from 25 July 2025, permits are required not only for hazardous but also for non-hazardous e-waste shipments. This expansion of New Zealand’s...
Read MoreSep-29-2025
New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed the phase-out of chlorpyrifos, with strict deadlines now in place for the use and disposal of the pesticide. The move follows the EPA’s...
Read MoreThe Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of New Zealand has updated its regulatory requirements for businesses that import or manufacture hazardous substances. According to the consolidated Hazardous Substances (Importers and Manufacturers) Notice...
Read MoreMay-26-2025
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...
Read MoreFeb-27-2025
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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