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Hazardous Substances (Classification) Notice 2017.

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Cultivated plants, Water
Keyword
Classification/declassification Toxicity/poisoning Pesticides Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Notice enters into force on 1 December 2017.
Abstract

This notice is issued by the Environmental Protection Authority under section 74 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996. It is issued in accordance with section 76C of the Act, having had regard to the matters specified in section 76C(2). The objective of this notice, together with the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Notice 2017, is to carry over the classification system for hazardous substances established prior to the enactment of this notice. The Notice specifies: Classification system; Classes of hazardous properties; Subclasses and categories for explosive substances; Subclasses and categories for flammable substances; Subclasses and categories for oxidising substances and organic peroxides; Subclasses and categories for toxic substances; Subclasses and categories for corrosive substances; Subclasses and categories for ecotoxic substances. The seven Schedules in particular deal with the following matters: Classification criteria for explosive substances; Classification criteria for flammable substances; Classification criteria for oxidising substances and organic peroxides; Classification criteria for toxic substances; Classification criteria for corrosive substances; Classification criteria for ecotoxic substances; and Tables of hazard classifications.

Full text
English
Website
gazette.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | New Zealand | 1996 (2018)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX