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Chemical compliance under Alert Level 2

Importers and manufacturers need to check they're complying with the HSNO Act.

Consultation

Submissions open on Beach Energy marine discharge consent application

Public submissions open on a marine discharge consent application from Beach Energy Resources NZ.

Reassessments

Grounds established for reassessment of three organophosphates

The decision relates to substances containing diazinon, fenamiphos or methamidophos.

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Te Pūtara e-pānui

The May issue of our e-panui is out now!

Everyday environment

Find out how to keep you and your family safe around common household chemicals.

EPA Safer Homes

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