Pesticides have been transferred to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996.
Information on classification and controls of pesticides
Information on the classification and controls of pesticides is available from the Hazardous Substances Register.
Complying with HSNO
If you are involved in manufacturing, selling, storing, using or disposing of pesticides then it is possible that you may need to change the way you have done things in the past. For example, changes may be needed to the type of information provided to users and you may need to become an approved handler. Information sheets are being produced to help keep you informed of these changes and what you will need to do.
The following information will help you work out what you need to do:
- Approved Handlers (Pesticides) (quick guide) [pdf - 419 kb]
- Pesticides (Vertebrate Toxic Agent and Fumigants) Requiring a Licence and Tracking Controls [pdf - 88kb]
- Pesticides Requiring Approved Handler and Tracking Controls [pdf - 29kb]
- Pesticides Requiring Approved Handler Controls [pdf - 35kb]
- Pesticides requiring Records of Use (Spray Diary) [pdf - 39kb]
- Timber Preservatives and Anti-sapstains Requiring Approved Handler and Tracking Controls [pdf - 27kb]
- Controlled Substances Licencing for:
- Pesticides Transitional Approved Handler Declaration Form [pdf - 90kb]
Useful publications & information
- Compliance Guides
- Compliance issues - Tel: 0800 376 234 or email: hsinfo@ermanz.govt.nz