Hazardous chemicals: are you ready for the new compliance rules?

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Written By Kim Manunui

Do You Import or Manufacture Hazardous Substances?

If you’re in the manufacturing or agricultural sectors—or run a business that uses hazardous chemicals—there are new compliance rules you should be aware of.

New Rules for Hazardous Substances from 1 January 2025

If you import or manufacture certain hazardous substances, new reporting requirements from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) will apply from 1 January 2025.

The affected substances include:

  • Agrichemicals

  • Timber treatment chemicals

  • Anti-sapstain chemicals

  • Antifouling paints

  • Parasiticides used as veterinary medicines for large animals

From 1 January 2025, you must keep records of all hazardous substances you import or manufacture and submit an annual report in 2026. Further details are available on the EPA website.

Additional Rules Coming in 2026

From 1 January 2026, further requirements around record-keeping for hazardous chemicals will come into effect. All importers and manufacturers must provide:

  • A New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) if you have one

  • The HSNO or group standard approval number for all hazardous substances you import and/or manufacture

Additionally, for certain hazardous substances, you must also provide:

  • An annual report on the total quantity (in kilograms) of active ingredients imported or manufactured in the previous calendar year

  • For explosives, manufacturers must provide the same information already required from importers

Get Your Hazardous Substances Reporting Under Control

If you haven’t yet updated your record-keeping and reporting processes, now is the time to act.

Talk to our team about reviewing your usage of the affected chemicals and substances, and let us help you get your reporting in line with the new EPA rules.

Kim Manunui

Hi, I’m Kim and I work with a great team to help individuals, as well as small and not so small businesses get their message, product and services to the world using digital media and creating wonderful websites that don’t cost the earth.

I was born in Canada, and grew up around Vancouver and the mountains of British Columbia. My love of pristine environments led me to New Zealand and eventually to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the central North Island which is home. My family’s heritage is here, and it’s from here that Korio traverses the planet.

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