We have close working relationships with a number of other agencies. These include:
Ministry for the Environment
The Ministry for the Environment advises the Government on environmental management; is responsible for environmental laws and regulations; and monitors and reports to Government on the EPA's activities.
Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation comments on all new organisms and special emergency hazardous substances applications.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is involved in activities related to ratification of the Biosafety Protocol and Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions and other international relationships. It is also involved in agriculture and forestry under the Emissions Trading Scheme.
Ministry of Science and Innovation
The Ministry of Science and Innovation overseas Government's research and innovation policies.
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand is involved in food labelling and aspects of genetically modified organisms in food.
New Zealand Transport Agency
The New Zealand Transport Agency plans and delivers national transport networks
Standards New Zealand
Standards New Zealand develops standards in relation to hazardous substances and new organisms.
New Zealand Police
The New Zealand Police handles fit and proper person checks for controlled substances licences.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is responsible for imported articles that contain hazardous substances.
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