Determination on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
11 February 2021
An EPA decision-making committee has determined that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is not a new organism.
The pharmaceutical company, Pfizer,...
Approval for new fungicide | EPA
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
The applicant, Nufarm, sought approval to import or manufacture Amicus for the control of the diseases club root in transplanted brassica...
Beetle and hoverfly could combat problem wasps
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
Two new organisms might be enlisted to combat the invading horde. An application to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) seeks to...
What’s not new? EPA asks which new organisms should be deregulated
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
This deregulation process is conducted under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act, for species that arrived after 29 July...
Agrichemicals and tea tree oil amongst chemical classification updates
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
We regulate agrichemicals, household chemicals and other dangerous goods and substances under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act. As well...
EPA declines bid to import large quantity of timber treatment chemical
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
An Auckland-based company applied to import or manufacture a creosote-containing substance (identified as J57.78) in containment. Creosote, a carcinogenic substance, is...
New experts to boost EPA capacity
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
The HSNO Committee considers applications for new hazardous substances, reassessments of approved hazardous substances, and to introduce new organisms into New...
TTRL asks for marine consents to be reconsidered
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
03 November 2021
On 22 October 2021, the Environmental Protection Authority received a request from Trans-Tasman Resources Limited to reconsider its 2016...
Fast-track panel approves West Auckland subdivision
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
01 October 2021
An expert consenting panel has approved the subdivision and construction of Nola Estate in the west Auckland suburb of...
ETS participants reminded of upcoming deadlines
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
Participants who are unable to complete their returns by 31 March can apply for an extension of up to 20 working...
‘Residency’ edges closer for shortlist of new organisms
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
Earlier this year, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) sought feedback on which new organisms should no longer hold regulatory status as...
Fast-track panel approves Hobsonville housing development
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
24 March 2022
An independent panel has today approved the development of 425 residential housing units at Hobsonville, west of Auckland.
Aedifice Development...
