Chemical reassessment programme
Our chemical reassessment programme reviews hazardous substances that are approved for use in New Zealand.
About the programme
We review the hazardous substances that are already approved in New Zealand.
Prioritising chemicals for reassessment
We identify and prioritise the chemicals we believe are most in need of review here in New Zealand.
The reassessment process
We follow a process to reassess hazardous substances. Find out what happens here.
Apply for a reassessment or amendment
Anyone can apply for a reassessment of - or request an amendment to - the existing approval for a hazardous substance. We explain the process here.
The chemicals being reassessed
The following chemicals are being reassessed. Find out which chemicals, and how to be involved by making a submission or attending a hearing.
Completed reassessments
This page has information about the chemical approvals we have reassessed. They are grouped by year, and listed alphabetically.