Rules for hazardous substances
Find out what the legal obligations are for hazardous substances in New Zealand, including EPA Notices.
What rules have changed?
New rules for hazardous substances came into effect on 1 December 2017. Find out how this affects you.
EPA Notices for hazardous substances
EPA Notices contain many of the rules you must follow for managing hazardous substances. The Notices and some accompanying guidance are listed here.
Hazardous substances classification codes
Find out what classification codes mean and which ones, if any, apply to your hazardous substances.
Controls for hazardous substances
When a hazardous substance is approved (either under a group standard or individually), controls (or rules) are put in place for their use, so that the risks ar...
Exempt substances and laboratories
Some laboratories and hazardous substances are exempt or excluded from the Hazardous Substance and New Organisms (HSNO) Act. You do not need an approval to impo...
Rules for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
PCBs are banned in New Zealand, but small amounts can still turn up and need to be managed safely. Get advice on what to do with left over PCBs.
Transfer Approvals and Gazette Notices
When the HSNO regime came into force, some substances had approvals from other regimes brought directly into the HSNO regime. These were performed using transfe...
Codes of Practice for Hazardous Substances
Codes of practice give additional rules and guidance when using hazardous substances.
Consultations on EPA Notices
Public consultations were held on the proposed EPA Notices, which gave people chance to have their say.