It is five years since Approved Handler Test Certificates came into
force, and the first ones are now up for renewal. If you are an approved
handler, check the expiry date of your certificate as you may need to
renew it this year.
This page explains what you need to do to renew your Approved Handler Test Certificate.
Without a current test certificate, you cannot work as an approved handler. If you do, you and your workplace are operating illegally.
Members of AGCARM (The Association for Animal Health and Crop Protection) have implemented a policy of "No Certificate = No Sale". ERMA New Zealand is encouraging other industry groups and retailers to adopt a similar policy.
For more information on renewing Approved Handler Test Certificates, follow the links below. Note that the Guide to Changes in HSNO legislation applies to agrichemical test certificates only.
> FAQs for Applicants Renewing Approved Handler Test Certificates
> FAQs for Test Certifiers Renewing Approved Handler Test Certificates
> Guide to Changes in HSNO legislation for agrichemicals
> Approved Handler Test Certificate Renewal Form
> Approved Handler Test Certificate Renewal and Upgrade Form