http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/ News and Events from the Environmental Risk Management Authority of New Zealand http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2010/mr-20100825.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority is calling for submissions on an application by Crown research institute Scion to conduct a field test of genetically modified pine trees in containment. 2010-08-25 20070953-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand GM Pines http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/hearings.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority is holding a hearing commencing at 10.00am on Tuesday 31 August 2010 at the ERMA New Zealand offices, on an internally initiated proposal to make amendments to the Cosmetic Products Group Standard. 2010-08-18 20070952-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Public Hearing http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2010/mr-20100721.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority is calling for submissions on the future use of the insecticide and veterinary medicine trichlorfon in New Zealand.The reassessment is part of an ERMA New Zealand Chief Executive-initiated programme to review hazardous substances. 2010-07-21 20070951-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Trichlorfon Reassessment http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2010/mr-20100705.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority has approved an application from the New Zealand Forest Research Institute (Scion) to release the parasitic wasp Cotesia urabae to control the gum leaf skeletoniser Uraba lugens in New Zealand. 2010-07-05 20070950-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Gum leaf skeletoniser http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2010/mr-20100702.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority recently removed the expiry date from alternative labelling provisions for substances regulated under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act group standards. 2010-07-02 20070949-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Group Standards http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2010/mr-20100630.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority has approved an application to import and manufacture the soil fumigant Ripper, for pre-plant soil fumigation for commercial strawberry growers. 2010-06-30 20070948-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Soil Fumigant http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/epa/index.html A new Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) will be established as a Crown agent responsible to the Minister for the Environment. The new EPA is expected to be operational by 1 July 2011. 2010-06-03 20070947-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand E P A http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/new.html The hearing on the four AgResearch GM animal applications that was tentatively scheduled for 1-2 June has been delayed. Submitters who have indicated that they would like to appear at the hearing will be informed once details have been finalised. 2010-05-11 20070946-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand GM animals http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2010/mr-20100503_2nd.html ERMA New Zealand is holding a series of public hearings this month on the reassessment of fumigant methyl bromide. 2010-05-03 20070945-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Methyl Bromide http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2010/mr-20100503.html ERMA New Zealand has released its preliminary recommendations on four linked applications by AgResearch to conduct wide-ranging genetic modification of animals in containment facilities. 2010-05-03 20070944-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand GM animals http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/methyl%20bromide/index.html Submissions on the Reassessment of Methyl Bromide 2010-04-27 20070943-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Methyl Bromide http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/consultations/index.html The recent amendment to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act allows test certifiers to issue conditional location test certificates. ERMA New Zealand has provided draft guidelines on the circumstances when these may be issued. 2010-04-27 20070942-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Test Certificates http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2010/mr-20100426.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority has decided to amend the alternative labelling provisions for substances regulated under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act group standards. 2010-04-26 20070941-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Group Standard http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/consultations/index.html ERMA New Zealand, in conjunction with the Ministry for the Environment, is calling for public submissions on proposals to amend the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Personnel Qualifications) Regulations 2001. 2010-04-20 20070940-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Group Standard http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2010/mr-20100419.html The Cosmetic Products Group Standard regulates cosmetics, including toiletries, sunscreens, oral hygiene and other personal care products that contain hazardous substances in New Zealand. 2010-04-19 20070939-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Group Standard http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2010/mr-20100415.html The ERMA has placed strict controls on an approval for Crown research institute AgResearch to genetically modify bacterial and mammalian cells, mice, goats, sheep and cattle. 2010-04-15 20070938-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand AgResearch application http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2010/mr-20100331.html ERMA New Zealand is calling for submissions on a proposal to amend the child-resistant packaging requirements for products covered by its group standards.The application, from industry association ACCORD Australasia, relates to child-resistant packaging requirements and alternative compliance provisions for certain substances covered under a number of group standards ranging from cleaning, dental and embalming products to surface coatings, fertilisers and fuel additives. 2010-03-31 20070937-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Child-resistant packaging http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/reassessment/priority.html The Chief Executive initiated reassessment list is a list of substances for which new information suggests that there is a need to take another look at the risks, costs and benefits of a substance which is already approved under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act. 2010-03-29 20070936-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand HS Reassessment http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/consultations/consult-discuss-HSNO.html These Schedules give effect to New Zealand’s ratification of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (the Convention), and need to be updated to reflect a number of additions to the Convention. 2010-03-22 20070935-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand HSNO Act http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2010/mr-20100315.html ERMA has made minor amendments to the AgResearch outdoor containment approvals involving GM cattle . 2010-03-16 20070934-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand GM Cattle http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/consultations/index.html Following receipt of submissions on the proposed improvements, ERMA New Zealand will advise the Minister on these submissions, and on international best practice and standards for the safe management of compressed gases. 2010-03-12 20070933-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Compressed Gases http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/consultations/index.html This paper seeks your thoughts on the proposed improvements, whether in support, or recommending alternative improvements to the regulations. 2010-03-10 20070932-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Tank Wagon http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/hearings.html To develop in containment genetically modified goats, sheep and cows to produce human therapeutic proteins, or with altered levels of endogenous proteins for the study of gene function, milk composition and disease resistance 2010-02-08 20070931-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand ERMA200223 http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/groupstandards/standards/pharm.html Proposed Group Standard for Pharmaceutical Active Ingredients. 2010-02-02 20070930-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Group Standard http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/groupstandards/amendment_Cont.html ERMA New Zealand has prepared a Consultation Document on the Authority’s assessment of certain matters relating to a proposed amendment to the group standards. 2010-01-18 20070929-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Group Standard http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/compliance/explosives/quantity.html ERMA New Zealand commissioned Opus International Consultants Limited (Opus) to undertake a study of the handling of shipments of explosives at selected New Zealand ports.The summary of the report is linked to the explosives page.Detailed reports were also prepared for each of the ports and these have been provided to the respective port companies. 2010-01-12 20070928-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Explosives http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/temp/index.html Please contact ERMANZ (submissions@ermanz.govt.nz) if you have not received acknowledgement of your submission by 15 January 2010 2009-12-24 20070927-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand ERMA200223 http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/focus/gmpineamendfinal.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority (the Authority) has made an amendment to the Scion field test approval (GMF99005) granted in January 2001 that allowed Scion to field test, in the Bay of Plenty (Rotorua), over a period of nine years, Pinus radiata and Picea abies plants genetically engineered for herbicide resistance. The duration of the field test was extended for a further eight years. This amendment is considered to be minor in effect. 2009-12-21 20070926-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand GMF99005 amendment http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2009/mr-20091215.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority has released its second annual report on the aerial use of 1080. It includes details of aerial pest control operations undertaken in 2008, reports on incidents and research projects completed or underway. 2009-12-15 20070926-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand 1080 http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2009/mr-20091211.html ERMA New Zealand has received an application to import or manufacture PAPP Paste. The substance will be used to manufacture pastes for use as vertebrate poisons for ground control of pests, with its main targets being stoats and feral cats. 2009-12-11 20070925-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand PAPP Paste http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/focus/gmpineamend.html The Forest Research Institute (trading as Scion) has applied for a minor amendment to extend the duration of its approval for the field testing of genetically modified pine and spruce trees. (GMF99005) 2009-12-08 20070924-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand GM Pines http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/focus/gm-cattle-amend.html ERMA New Zealand has received two applications from AgResearch for minor amendments to their approvals for field testing genetically modified cattle (application GMF98009, parts I and II, and application GMD02028) 2009-12-02 20070923-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand GM Cattle http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/consultations/consult-invertebrates.html Consultation on proposal for data requirements for evaluating the effects of pesticides on bees and other beneficial invertebrates 2009-11-27 20070922-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Consultation onpesticides on bees http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2009/mr-20091123.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority has extended the deadline for submissions on the reassessment of fumigant methyl bromide. 2009-11-23 20070921-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Methyl Bromide http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/abouths/ghscriteria.html ERMA New Zealand, in conjunction with the Ministry for the Environment, is calling for public submissions on proposals to amend the hazardous substances classification framework under the HSNO Act to reflect the current United Nations Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).A discussion paper will be available for public comment from 18 November 2009 until 19 February 2010. 2009-11-18 20070920-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Consultation on Updating Hazardous Substances Regulations to Current GHS Criteria http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2009/mr-20091106.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority has released its decision regarding AZM insecticide. The insecticide azinphos methyl is to be phased out over five years. In its decision, the Authority revoked three approvals to import, manufacture or use AZM formulations not currently in use New Zealand. 2009-11-06 20070919-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand AZM insecticide http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2009/mr-20091107.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority is calling for submissions on an application by AgResearch to conduct GM research on goats, sheep and cows in containment at its Ruakura research facility.The research aims to learn more about gene function, milk composition and disease resistance. 2009-11-06 20070918-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand AgResearch application http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2009/mr-20091105.html ERMA New Zealand is calling for public submissions on its reassessment of the fumigant methyl bromide.The application for reassessment is being released today for public submission and includes a preliminary recommendation for tighter controls on the use of the substance.A final decision will be made in mid-late 2010 once the application, public submissions and any other information relevant to the reassessment has been considered by the Environmental Risk Management Authority. Home Page - http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2009/mr-20091105.html 2009-11-05 20070917-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Methyl Bromide http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2009/mr-20091027.html ERMA New Zealand is reminding people that all stocks of the prohibited insecticide endosulfan must be safely disposed of by 17 January 2010. Home Page - http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2009/mr-20091027.html 2009-10-27 20070916-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Hazardous Substances http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/resources/publications/pdfs/2009.09.16%20ACCORD%20Consideration%20Paper%20-%20FINAL%20_2009.10.20_.pdf ERMA New Zealand Consideration Paper. Application to Amend Group Standards - Extension of Alternative Labelling Provisions. Home Page - http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/groupstandards/amendment.html 2009-10-21 20070915-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Amend Group Standard http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/groupstandards/standards/Organic%20Peroxides,%20Toxic%20%20Corrosive%20Group%20Standard%202009.pdf ERMA New Zealand has released a new Group Standard which comes into force on the 12 November 2009. The Group Standard is the Organic Peroxides, Toxic [6.1], Corrosive Group Standard 2009. 2009-10-16 20070914-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand New Group Standard http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/consultations/mansubmission.html The LPG Association of NZ Inc has submitted an application for the modified reassessment of LPG, Propane and Butane. The submission period has opened on this reassessment and will close on 23 November 2009. 2009-10-09 20070913-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Reassesment HRE09001 http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/reassessment/HRC09001.html CE intiated application for the modified reassessment of specific aspects of the approvals for LPG, Propane and Butane has been prepared by the staff of ERMA New Zealand on behalf of the Chief Executive of the Environmental Risk Management Authority. 2009-10-09 20070912-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Reassesment HRC09001 http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/consultations/consult-pyro.html ERMA New Zealand is seeking input from interested parties on Outdoor Pyrotechnic Display Approved Handler Assessment Forms. 2009-10-09 20070911-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Consultation http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/reassessment/ycr.html Consultation on a review of the classifications of up to 40 chemicals is now underway at ERMA New Zealand. Application documents can be found on the ERMA New Zealand website. 2009-10-09 20070910-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Yearly Chemical Review http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/resources/hs-workb.html ERMA New Zealand has published a workbook titled "Chemical Safety in the Workplace" a step-by-step guide. ERMA New Zealand welcomes feedback about the workbook. 2009-10-05 20070909-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Safety workbook http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2009/mr-20090924.html ERMA New Zealand is seeking public input into a revised list of hazardous substances it considers priorities for reassessment. 2009-09-24 20070908-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand hazardous substances http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2009/mr-20090917.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority has approved an application to introduce the lace bug Gargaphia decoris to control the weed woolly nightshade. 2009-09-17 20070907-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Woolly Nightshade http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/methyl bromide/index.html ERMA New Zealand is pleased to report that work on the reassessment of fumigant methyl bromide is well under way. To read more about the steps involved in the process, the expected timeline and background to the reassessment, visit the methyl bromide section of the website.(http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/methyl bromide/) 2009-08-11 20070906-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Methyl Bromide http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/resources/publications/pdfs/RES09001 Decision.pdf ERMA New Zealand has completed the 2009 Yearly Chemical Review: To establish whether there are sufficient grounds to justify a reassessment of the substances listed in schedule 1. 2009-08-06 20070905-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Yearly Chemical Review http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/groupstandards/amendment.html ERMA New Zealand has completed the Summary of Submissions for a proposed amendment to the group standards. This amendment has been requested by ACCORD Australasia Ltd ("the applicant"). The proposal affects a number of the group standards published by ERMA New Zealand on 1 July 2006. 2009-08-05 20070904-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Group Standard Amendment http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/hearings.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority is holding a hearing commencing at 9.00am on Tuesday 12 May 2009 at their offices, Level 1 BP House, 20 Customhouse Quay, Wellington on an application by Environment Bay of Plenty to: Import and release from containment the lace bug Gargaphia decoris (Hemiptera, Tingidae) as a biological control agent for the weed woolly nightshade. The hearing is open to the public, though only the applicant and those that have made a submission to be heard can participate. 2009-07-24 20070902-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand New Organisms http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/compliance/cs-licence.html With a Controlled Substance Licence now being required for people to possess explosives, ERMA New Zealand has released a question and answer page together with the new licence forms. 2009-07-01 20070901-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Explosives http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2009/mr-20090608.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority has decided that people who possess certain types of explosives must undergo a Police check.This check is a key requirement in obtaining a controlled substances licence. 2009-06-08 20070900-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Explosives http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2009/mr-20090609.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority is calling for submissions on an application by Leeston company Pest-Tech to import or manufacture microencapsulated zinc phosphide. The zinc phosphide will be used to manufacture a paste for use as a vertebrate toxic agent (poison) for ground control of pests, with its main target being the brush tail possum. 2009-06-08 20070899-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Zinc Phosphide http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/archives/media-releases/2009/mr-20090514.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority has revoked approvals for the import, manufacture and use of the herbicide methylarsinic acid (MSMA) in New Zealand. MSMA is an arsenic-based, persistent agrichemical used to control paspalum and kikuyu in fine turf. It has the potential to accumulate in the environment and to impact on human health. 2009-05-14 20070898-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand MSMA http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/news-events/hearings.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority is holding a hearing commencing at 9.00am on Tuesday 12 May 2009 at their offices, Level 1 BP House, 20 Customhouse Quay, Wellington on an application for:"the modified reassessment of certain explosives. The addition of a control requiring persons in possession of certain explosives to hold a controlled substances licence. To obtain a licence, a person must be "fit and proper. 2009-04-28 20070897-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Scheduled Hearing http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/consultations/submishnor08003.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA New Zealand) is seeking submissions on Application NOR08003 to import for release the lace bug Gargaphia decoris to be used as a biological control for the weed woolly nightshade. Submissions opened on Monday 27 April and close on Tuesday 9 June. 2009-04-27 20070896-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Submissions http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/about/feesreview.html The Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA New Zealand) is considering implementing changes to its current Fees and Charges Schedule. Notice of the proposed changes is given pursuant to section 21 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996. Your feedback is highly valued and the proposed fee changes will not be finalised until all submissions are considered. 2009-04-15 20070895-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Fees and Charges Review http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/consultations/index.html Under Part 6A of the Hazardous Substances and New Organism Act, ERMA New Zealand wishes to begin public consultation on several proposed changes to Group Standards that were printed in 2006. ERMA New Zealand proposes to amend the Cosmetic Products Group Standard in order to take into account changes in the EU Cosmetics Directive and also to correct minor technical errors. 2009-03-31 20070894-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Consultation on Amendment of the Cosmetic Products Group Standard http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/ahrenewals/index.html The first Approved Handler Test Certificates are now coming up for renewal. ERMA New Zealand has brought together information on renewals in a new microsite which can be accessed either through http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/approvedhandlers/ or through the Hazardous Substances home page http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/index.html 2009-03-26 20070893-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand Test Certificate Renewals http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/1080resources/index.html ERMA New Zealand has brought together reports on aerial 1080 operations, best practice guidelines and other relevant information in a new 1080 microsite. The site is accessed either through http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/1080/ or through the Hazardous Substances home page http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/index.html 2009-03-25 20070892-0140-erma ERMA New Zealand 1080 Documentation