The Authority of ERMA New Zealand makes decisions on applications under Part V of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act, by evaluating risks, costs and benefits, placing conditions on approvals; and making decisions on transitional licences and other approvals.
The Authority's decisions are guided by a decision-making framework.
Decisions are recorded in our Registers and The Bulletin
Parties directly involved with applications that are publicity notified will be directly advised of the outcome.
Summary of Decisions
For information on decisions to date see ERMA New Zealand's latest Annual Report
Delegated Decision Making
The Authority has the power to delegate its decision making powers on low risk genetically modified organisms to certain institutions which have set up Institutional Biological Safety Committees (IBSC).
For more information on decisions and decision-making see:
- Decision-making Framework.
- Roles and Responsibilities.
- Guiding Principles.
- Considering Maori Perspectives.
- Decisions before ERMA New Zealand was set up.
For publications on decisions and decision making see Resources.