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Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act, 1996 (Act No. 30 of 1996).

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to restate and reform the law relating to the management of hazardous substances and new organisms.
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Cultivated plants, Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
GMO Institution International agreement-implementation Pests/diseases Plant variety Hazardous substances Pollution control Waste management International trade Authorization/permit Inspection Offences/penalties Basic legislation Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Oceania
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 2 July 2001.
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to protect the environment by preventing or managing the adverse effects of hazardous substances and new organisms. The definition of new organisms is given in the text.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.govt.nz

Other references

Implements treaty

Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants

Treaty | Multilateral | Stockholm |

Keyword: Access-to-information, Emissions, Capacity building, Enforcement/compliance, Dispute settlement

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001338)