Notice Type
Authorities/Other Agencies of State
Notice Title

Notice of Intention to Apply for Approval of Code of Practice

Pursuant to section 79 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (“the HSNO Act”), the Environmental Risk Management Authority gives notice that Agcarm Incorporated intends to apply for the approval of the Code of Practice for Exempt Laboratories – Manufacturing Research and Development.
This code specifies requirements for exemptions for small scale laboratories involving hazardous substances.
This code is intended to provide a means of compliance with the requirements of section 33 of the HSNO Act and the Hazardous Substances (Exempt Laboratories) Regulations 2001.
While the proposed code references the agricultural and veterinary medicine industries, it has general applicability outside of these industries.
Written submissions in relation to the approval of this code can be made by mail, facsimile or email to:
Code of Practice Submissions, Hazardous Substances Group, ERMA New Zealand, PO Box 131, Wellington. Facsimile: (04) 914 0433. Email: dginfo@ermanz.govt.nz
Submissions close on 3 April 2009.
The code is available from or can be inspected at the Wellington office of ERMA New Zealand, Level 1,
BP House, 20 Customhouse Quay, Wellington.
It is also available on the ERMA New Zealand website
www.ermanz.govt.nz/hs/compliance/codesofpractice.html
ROB FORLONG, Chief Executive, ERMA New Zealand.