What rules have changed?
New rules for hazardous substances came into effect on 1 December 2017. Find out how this affects you.
Over recent years, the regulations for managing hazardous substances were reformed to further protect New Zealanders from harm. The changes mean that we're working with WorkSafe New Zealand to ensure these substances are managed safely.
See our summary table below showing the responsibilities of the EPA and WorkSafe New Zealand.
Summary of EPA and WorkSafe New Zealand responsibilities (pdf 82KB)