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

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996 (2018)
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
Genetically modified organism (GMO) Institution Indigenous peoples Pests/diseases Plant protection Pesticides Hazardous substances Pollution control Waste management International trade Authorization/permit Inspection Offences/penalties Basic legislation Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
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
rangi.knowledge-basket.co.nz; http

References - Legislation

Amends

Fertilisers Act (No. 134 of 1982).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1982

Keyword: Plant production, Registration, Inspection, Internal trade, Fertilizers/nutrients

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plants Act 1970.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1970 (2003)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, International trade, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Pesticides Act (No. 26 of 1979).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1979

Keyword: Institution, Plant production, Registration, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pests/diseases, Pesticides, Biological control agents, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pesticides Amendment Act (No. 16 of 1987).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1987

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Pesticides, Internal trade, International trade, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Dangerous Goods Act 1974.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1960 (1970)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Inspection, Waste management, Protected area, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Dangerous Goods Amendment Act 1989 (No. 84 of 1989).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1989

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Genetically Modified Organisms—Information Requirements for Segregation and Tracing) Regulations 2008.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2008

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Substances (Tank Wagons and Transportable Containers) Regulations, 2004.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2004

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Organisms Prescribed as Not New Organisms) Regulations, 2009.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2009 (2014)

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Substances (Identification) Regulations, 2001.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2001 (2005)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Waste management, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (New Organisms Forms and Information Requirements) Regulations 1998.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1998 (2012)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, International trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Substances (Forms and Information) Regulations, 2001.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2001 (2017)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Substances (Classification) Notice 2017.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2017

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Toxicity/poisoning, Pesticides, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Notice 2017.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2017

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Procedural matters, Public health, Waste management, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Substances (Disposal) Notice 2017.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2017

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Procedural matters, Waste management, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2015 (Transitional Controls) Regulations 2017.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2017

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Waste management, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act, 2007.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2007

Keyword: Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX