ISSUE 122 |
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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES APPLICATIONS |
RECENT PUBLICATIONS |
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New biocontrol agent for gum leaf skeletoniser
An application from the New Zealand Forest Research Institute (Scion) to release the parasitic wasp Cotesia urabae to control the gum leaf skeletoniser Uraba lugens has been approved.
The gum leaf skeletoniser is an Australian moth that became established in New Zealand around 2001. Its larvae feed on the leaves of eucalypts and several other ornamental species, producing the typical leaf ‘skeleton’. It is currently found in Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty; however, climate studies suggest that it will spread as far as Southland.
Scion made the application on behalf of the Gum Leaf Skeletoniser Stakeholder Group (part of a Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s (MAF) Sustainable Farming Fund project). There are almost 25,000 hectares of eucalypt forests in New Zealand. Eucalypts and other ornamentals are also widely used for shade and shelter in public areas.
ERMA New Zealand’s New Organisms General Manager, Dr Libby Harrison, says the decision-making committee hearing the application considered all the potential effects of the parasitic wasp on the environment, human health and safety, the economy, societies and communities and Māori culture and values.
It noted that, unlike the gum leaf skeletoniser, whose larvae can cause skin irritations such as stinging, itching and welts, the wasp has no known effects on human health. “Overall, the committee decided that the benefits of the release of the wasp outweighed any adverse effects,” Dr Harrison said.
To read the decision, click here.
Reminder to cosmetics industry
The Environmental Risk Management Authority and the Ministry of Health have issued a reminder to manufacturers, importers, suppliers and retailers of cosmetic products on how to ensure customer safety, following the screening of a television programme on hair dyes this week.
What’s Really in Our ...? is a Top Shelf Production series hosted by Petra Bagust which focuses on personal care products.
During the making of the series, a major retailer undertook a voluntary recall of a number of products sold in New Zealand after questioning whether they complied with the New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard.
ERMA New Zealand Compliance Coordination Manager Dr Simon Buckland says such prompt and responsible industry action was appropriate.
“We realise that no one, whether they are a manufacturer, importer, supplier or retailer, wants to cause harm to another person,” Dr Buckland says. “Therefore industry, particularly manufacturers and importers, needs to ensure products comply with the New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard. It specifies prohibited and restricted ingredients, and contains rules for labelling and other matters.”
ERMA New Zealand manages the Cosmetic Products Group Standard under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act. It is based on the European Union’s Cosmetics Directive and is updated every year.
Industry has a responsibility to ensure products they manufacture or import are safe and comply with New Zealand requirements. Industry associations such as the New Zealand Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Association and ACCORD Australasia work closely with their members to achieve this.
The Ministry of Health is responsible for enforcing the requirements of the group standard to protect public health.
Dr Buckland says the public are entitled to expect the products they buy are safe. "The most practical way for retailers to ensure the products they are selling are safe is to seek written assurance from suppliers that their products comply with the standard,” he says.
If customers experience an adverse reaction, they should contact their GP immediately.
The public should return unsatisfactory product to the retailer in the first instance. Retailers should contact suppliers. Manufacturers, importers and suppliers are advised to check with the New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard to see whether their products contain any prohibited or restricted ingredients, and that all other requirements are met. They can also get specialist advice if they belong to a cosmetics industry association.
For further information on the Cosmetic Products Group Standard, click here.
To receive regular updates, email hsinfo@ermanz.govt.nz or call 0800 376 234.
Soil fumigant approved for strawberries
An application to import and manufacture the soil fumigant Ripper, for pre-plant soil fumigation for commercial strawberry growers has been approved.
Ripper contains methyl iodide and chloropicrin. Approval was sought for its use by the strawberry industry as an alternative to methyl bromide.
The Authority has placed strict controls on the use of the soil fumigant, such as requiring those handling the substance to be specially trained and equipped with personal protective equipment.
Unlike methyl bromide, Ripper is not an ozone-depleting substance. It is, however, highly toxic and rules have been set to protect workers and the public from exposure, including establishing minimum buffer zones. The substance may be used only once a year for pre-plant soil fumigation, and a maximum application rate per hectare has been set. The substance cannot be applied into or onto water.
Methyl iodide is already registered for use as a soil fumigant in the United States and Japan.
To read the decision, click here.
Updated group standards available on ERMA website
The Environmental Risk Management Authority recently removed the expiry date from alternative labelling provisions for substances regulated under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act group standards.
The provisions, which allow the labelling requirements of countries such as Australia, the United States, Canada and the European Union to be used as alternatives to those required under the HSNO group standards, were due to expire later this year.
Removing the expiry date means the alternative provisions can continue to be used by both New Zealand-based and overseas manufacturers.
The group standards have now been updated and are available on our website.
Our customer service
We would like to thank everyone who completed our customer satisfaction survey and told us what you thought of our standard of service. The results of the survey show that our staff generally provide a high level of service, but some things could be better – particularly our website.
Some 88 percent of survey respondents rated the service provided by ERMA New Zealand in the course of their recent interactions as either ‘excellent’, ‘very good’ or ‘quite good’. Forty-two percent of respondents who had used the website in the past 12 months rated finding information on the site as ‘very easy’ or ‘quite easy’.
We know how vital it is for our stakeholders to be able to find the information they need quickly and easily on our website. We are in the process of improving the website and plan to have a new improved version up and running in early 2011. We are also looking for ways to improve the way we keep people informed throughout the application process as this was another area highlighted in the results.
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New Organisms (NO)
1 June 2010 to 30 June 2010
The applications in The Bulletin are for reference only. Our public notification process includes alerts in four main daily newspapers with the full information and submission forms available on our website.
To ensure that you are advised directly about applications open for public submission contact us to be added to our interested party list. You will need to nominate the types of applications that you are interested in.
NO notified applications received and open for submissions
There are currently no notified applications open for submission.
NO non-notified applications received
There were no non-notified applications received in the June period.
NO decisions on applications
A decision was made by the Authority of ERMA New Zealand on the following application:
ERMA200432 by Institute of Environmental Science and Research Limited (ESR), to import and hold in containment risk group 2 bacteria for laboratory based research and teaching purposes in order to develop and use diagnostic methods for diseases
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 21 June 2010
NO decisions on applications - delegated authority to IBSCs
The following applications were decided by institutions acting under delegated powers from the Authority:
ERMA200499, GMO09/UA017 by University of Auckland to develop genetically modified organisms for research into characterizing the cellular and molecular function of genes, gene products, and gene regulatory elements involved in the microbial biocontrol of invertebrates
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 3 June 2010
ERMA200503, GMO10/UA002, by University of Auckland to investigate genes involved in neural development and repair using low-risk laboratory organisms
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 9 June 2010
ERMA200504, GMO10/UA003 by University of Auckland, to investigate genes involved in the transport of phytochemicals using low-risk laboratory organisms
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 9 June 2010
ERMA200505, GMO10/UA004 by University of Auckland, to develop genetically modified bacteria, yeast and cell lines as a tool for studies in molecular haematology
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 9 June 2010
ERMA200521, GMO10/UO004 by University of Otago, to develop genetically modified Escherichia coli using genes previously associated with individual behavioural strategies from selected species of New Zealand birds in order to study genetic variation and the genetic basis of these strategies
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 25 June 2010
ERMA200523, GMO10/UO005 by University of Otago, to genetically modify Escherichia coli K12 or B derivatives with protein-encoding DNA from starfish (Patiriella regularis) to understand how and when different proteins contribute to starfish reproduction
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 25 June 2010
NO amendments to approvals
The following amendment, made under section 67A of the HSNO Act for minor or technical errors, was decided by the Authority:
NOC06002 by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry - Head Office, to amend, add or remove controls to facilitate the work related to this approval
Amendment notified: 28 June 2010
NO amendments to approvals - delegated authority to the Chief Executive
The following amendments, made under section 67A of the HSNO Act for minor or technical errors, were decided by the Chief Executive acting under delegated power from the Authority:
GMD05018 by Wakefield Biomedical Research Unit, to amend GMD05018 to add Wakefield Biomedical Research Unit, University of Otago, Wellington campus as an approval holder
Amendment notified: 1 June 2010
GMD02088 by The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited (Auckland), to include the use of human genes (excluding those derived from Maori) that are indirectly derived from human beings i.e. from a gene bank
Amendment notified: 10 June 2010
NO amendments to approvals - delegated authority to IBSCs
There were no amendments made by IBSCs during the June period
Hazardous Substances (HS)
1 June 2010 to 30 June 2010
The applications in The Bulletin are for reference only. Our public notification process includes alerts in four main daily newspapers with the full information and submission forms available on our website.
To ensure that you are advised directly about applications open for public submission contact us to be added to our interested party list. You will need to nominate the types of applications that you are interested in.
HS notified applications received and open for submissions
ERMA200431 by Dulux Group (New Zealand) Pty Ltd, to import or manufacture Yates Rose Gun Advanced containing taufluvalinate, myclobutanil and imidacloprid for use as a combination insecticide/fungicide ready to use mixture to control insects and diseases on roses and other ornamental plants
Submission period: 2 June 2010 - 15 July 2010
ERMA200447 by Adria New Zealand Limited, to import or manufacture Concord 300SC as a fungicide containing the active ingredient cymoxanil for the control of diseases in potatoes, onions, and garlic
Submission period: 2 June 2010 - 15 July 2010
ERMA200463 by DuPont (New Zealand) Limited, to seek the modified reassessment of DuPont Coragen Insecticide (active ingredient chlorantraniliprole) to allow its application at rates above the current maximum application rates
Submission period: 2 June 2010 - 15 July 2010
ERMA200446 by Polymer Developments Group Limited, to import Sea Force 30 containing copper oxide and zinc ethylenebis, and Sea Force 60 and 90, containing copper oxide, zinc ethylenebis and copper pyrithione, to be used as antifouling coatings inhibiting organism growth on marine vessels
Submission period: 9 June 2010 - 21 July 2010
ERMA200458 by Bayer New Zealand Limited, to seek approval to import Galmano NF, a fungicidal seed dressing containing fluquinconazole, intended for the control of foliar diseases in wheat crops
Submission period: 9 June 2010 - 21 July 2010
ERMA200473 by Ancare Scientific Limited, to import or manufacture KSI777 as an injectable veterinary medicine to treat and prevent parasites in livestock
Submission period: 12 June 2010 - 24 July 2010
ERMA200481 by Bayer New Zealand Limited, to seek approval to import or manufacture Movento 150 OD, an insecticide containng spirotetramat, intended for the control of potato/tomato psyllid in potatoes and tomatoes
Submission period: 16 June 2010 - 28 July 2010
ERMA200464 by Dow AgroSciences New Zealand Limited, to import or manufacture GF-1587, containing spinetoram, for use as an insecticide on New Zealand crops for the control of specific insect pests
Submission period: 22 June 2010 - 3 August 2010
ERMA200470 by Adria New Zealand Limited, to import or manufacture Valeo 500SC as a fungicide, containing the active ingredient folpet, for the control of diseases in bushfruit, apples, citrus, grapes and roses
Submission period: 30 June 2010 - 11 August 2010
ERMA200478 by Adria New Zealand Limited, to import or manufacture Proxima as a fungicide containing the active ingredient quinoxyfen for the control of powdery mildews in grapevines and squash with inedible peel
Submission period: 30 June 2010 - 11 August 2010
HS non-notified applications received
ERMA200329 by Rebop Holdings t/a Western Stock Distributors, to import and manufacture Diflly 250 containing 250g/L Diflubenzurton as a veterinary medicine for treatment of blowfly, lice and cockle in sheep
Formally received: 1 June 2010
ERMA200498 by Renovo Technologies Ltd, to manufacture RF-002 (active ingredient cypermethrin) as an insecticide for use in domestic, commercial, and industrial buildings or for control of insect pests on plants
Formally received: 3 June 2010
ERMA200482 by Altex Coatings, to manufacture Reduced Copper Antifouling Range E (active ingredients: Cuprous oxide and zinc pyrithione) as an antifouling coating for use on marine vessels and structures
Formally received: 8 June 2010
ERMA200497 by Estendart Ltd, to import into containment Veterinary Medicines for testing in controlled animal studies
Formally received: 15 June 2010
HS applications withdrawn
The following application has been withdrawn
SOS1000631 by Bayer New Zealand Limited was withdrawn on 16 June 2010
HS decisions on applications
www.ermanz.govt.nz/find/WebResults.aspxDecisions were made by the Authority of ERMA New Zealand on the following applications:
ERMA200228 by Adria New Zealand Limited, to import or manufacture Bravium as an insecticide containing the active ingredient pymetrozine, for the control of aphids and whitefly in various crops
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 3 June 2010
ERMA200158 by DuPont (New Zealand) Limited, to import DuPont Arilon Insecticide for the control of cockroaches and other insects in homes, factories, restaurants, offices and other similar environments
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 3 June 2010
ERMA200282 by Omnia Primaxa Limited, to import or manufacture StemCap KF-2 as a fungicide for the control of the disease Armillaria in kiwifruit
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 16 June 2010
ERMA200253 by Peptech Animal Health Pty Limited, to import or manufacture Ovuplant 2.1 mg Implants, as subcutaneous implants for the timing of ovulation in oestrus mares, and Suprelorin 4.7 mg Implants, as subcutaneous implant to render male dogs temporarily infertile for a minimum of 6 months
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 21 June 2010
ERMA200454 by DuPont (New Zealand) Limited, to determine whether there are grounds to have DuPont Altacor Insecticide (active ingredient chlorantraniliprople) reassessed on the basis that the proposed use in avocado may sometimes necessitate higher than currently approved application rates
Application decision: Grounds exist for reassessment
Decision notified: 21 June 2010
HSR06136 by Ancare Scientific Limited, to import, manufacture and release anthelmintics for use in livestock veterinary medicine containing active ingredients already approved in New Zealand for this purpose
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 23 June 2010
HSR08147 by Sewerage Equipment Company (Australia), to import RootX Pipeline Root Control for use in sewerage lines to control root growth
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 23 June 2010
ERMA200165 by Adria New Zealand Limited, to import or manufacture Cyrus as an insecticide containing the active ingredient imidacloprid for the control of thrips in onions and cabbage aphids in vegetable brassicas and aphids in lettuce
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 28 June 2010
HSR07095 by Elliott Technologies Limited, to import or manufacture Ripper soil fumigant, to be used as a pre-plant soil fumigant in strawberries and other high value crops
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 30 June 2010
ERMA200367 by Pfizer New Zealand Limited, to import PNZL-TC1310 as an oral veterinary medicine for use in dogs (Category C)
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 30 June 2010
HS decisions on applications - delegated authority
The Chief Executive of the Environmental Risk Management Authority, acting under delegated power from the Authority, reached a decision on the following applications:
ERMA200397 by Ethical Agents Limited, to import Dolethal (active ingredient pentobarbitone) as a veterinary medicine for use as an euthenasiate in dogs and cats
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 4 June 2010
ERMA200413 by Department of Conservation, to import Avipel 50 and Avipel 95 and manufacture1080 baits and cereal pre-feed pellets containing bird repellents (d-pulegone and anthraquinone) under containment for use in aerial field trials to determine their efficacy against rats and possums
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 8 June 2010
ERMA200329 by Rebop Holdings t/a Western Stock Distributors, to import and manufacture Diflly 250 containing 250g/L Diflubenzurton as a veterinary medicine for treatment of blowfly, lice and cockle in sheep
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 10 June 2010
ERMA200462 by Connovation Limited, to manufacture into containment KCNDP, KCNP, KCNC (active ingredient potassium cyanide) to undertake a pen and field trial on ferrets
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 10 June 2010
ERMA200461 by Connovation Limited, to manufacture into containment NNPAS-C1 and/or NNPAP-C2 (active ingredient sodium nitrite) as a Vertebrate Toxic Agent to undertake field trials on possums
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 17 June 2010
ERMA200498 by Renovo Technologies Ltd, to manufacture RF-002 (active ingredient cypermethrin) as an insecticide for use in domestic, commercial, and industrial buildings or for control of insect pests on plants
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 17 June 2010
ERMA200482 by Altex Coatings, to manufacture Reduced Copper Antifouling Range E (active ingredients: Cuprous oxide and zinc pyrithione) as an antifouling coating for use on marine vessels and structures
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 24 June 2010
ERMA200468 by Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd., to import in containment NNH-1094 (containing pyraflufen-ethyl) as a herbicide for use on pastures, for the control of weed infestations
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 25 June 2010
HS amendments to approvals
The following amendments, made under section 67A of the HSNO Act for minor or technical errors, were decided by the Authority:
TRS04001 by Dow AgroSciences Australia Limited, to change a control relating to substances containing trifluralin from "this substance must not be applied onto or into water" to "do not apply this product onto or into water; including irrigation water, either directly or indirectly"
Amendment notified: 17 June 2010
ERMA200096 by Syngenta Crop Protection, to add an omitted 6.7B classification to the Seguris decision report as a correction to a technical error
Amendment notified: 17 June 2010
HS amendments to approvals - delegated authority to the Chief Executive
There were no Hazardous Substances amendments made by the Chief Executive during the June period
Test Certifiers
TST100032 to approve Garry Jones as a periodic tester
Application decision: Approved with limitations
Decision notified: 9 June 2010
Recent Publications
The following ERMA publications are now available. For more information on their availability, please contact publicationinfo@ermanz.govt.nz
Te Pūtara (June 2010)
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