ISSUE 118 |
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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES APPLICATIONS |
RECENT PUBLICATIONS |
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LPG winter safety campaign kicks off Methyl bromide submissions closed Nano reporting form available |
New Organisms (NO) and Hazardous Substances (HS) applications and decisions
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LPG winter safety campaign kicks off
A campaign encouraging the safe use of LPG cabinet heaters this winter is under way.
Developed by the LPG Association, with support from ERMA New Zealand, the campaign is targeting New Zealand households that use LPG cabinet heaters.
LPG Association Executive Director Peter Gilbert says LPG cabinet heaters are used by more than 300,000 New Zealanders, and the message to every one of them is simple:
• Test your connections – check for leaks after connecting a cylinder.
• Keep your heater at least a metre away from anything flammable.
• Keep a window ajar by about 20mm for a normal sized window to help remove emissions and reduce condensation.
• Use your nose – if you smell LPG, turn off your heater immediately and seek assistance.
• Get your heater and cylinder checked before winter.
Swing tags featuring a cartoon LPG cylinder and the five key safety rules will be attached to all cylinders sold or filled at retail stores and service stations this winter.
For more information, visit the LPGA website.
Methyl bromide submissions closed
More than 80 submissions were received from interested parties during the consultation phase of the Environmental Risk Management Authority’s reassessment of the fumigant methyl bromide.
Methyl bromide is an ozone-depleting gas used to kill a wide range of pests, primarily in the quarantine and pre-shipment treatment of timber, logs and other produce for export and import.
Submissions on the reassessment application opened in November 2009 and closed in late February 2010. A total of 87 submissions were received. Thirty-six submitters asked to speak at a hearing and it is anticipated two hearings will be held. Dates and venues have yet to be confirmed.
In the meantime, staff will review the submissions and prepare an update paper for the decision-making committee of the Authority to consider. This will include a summary of submissions and any further relevant information, as well as the staff’s recommendation in light of submissions.
A final decision on the future use of methyl bromide in New Zealand will be made by the decision-making committee only after the hearings and all other relevant information has been considered. This is expected to be mid to late 2010.
For further information on the reassessment process, click here.
Nanoparticles reporting form available
Under the Cosmetic Products Group Standard, nanoparticles other than zinc oxide and titanium oxide must be notified to the Environmental Risk Management Authority when they are first imported or manufactured.
ERMA New Zealand recently posted a form on its website for manufacturers and importers to carry out that notification.
Early next month, ERMA New Zealand will also be consulting industry and interested parties on its annual review of the Cosmetic Products Group Standard.
For more information on the Cosmetic Products Group Standard, or for a copy of the nanoparticle reporting form, click here.
New Organisms (NO)
1 February 2010 to 28 February 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 are currently no non-notified applications received.
NO decisions on applications
A decision was made by the Authority of ERMA New Zealand on the following application:
ERMA200231 by MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFB New Zealand), to import into containment new organisms in the family Rosaceae (rose family) for research purposes
Application decision: Approved with Controls
Decision notified:15 February 2010
NO decisions on applications - delegated authority to IBSCs
The following applications were decided by institutions acting under delegated powers from the Authority:
ERMA200360, GMO09/UO011 by the University of Otago, to import recombinant adeno- and adeno-associated replication defective viruses for targeted gene deletion and gene delivery in the brain of laboratory mouse models
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 17 February 2010
ERMA200357, GMO09/UO012 by the University of Otago, to develop in containment genetically modified Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in order to study genes that contribute to the ability of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to cause infection
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 15 February 2010
NO amendments to approvals
The following amendment, made under section 67A of the HSNO Act for minor or technical errors amendments, was decided by the Authority:
ERMA200286 by PacificVet Limited, to amend NOC07004 to include importation of 3 additional vaccines
Amendment notified: 2 February 2010
NO decisions on applications - delegated authority to IBSCs
The following application was decided by institutions acting under delegated powers from the Authority.
For a complete list of the modification of the organism, click the application code number to be directed to the decision document for the application.
ERMA200363, GMO05/LU005 by Lincoln University, to include the species Nicotiana benthamiana to the host organism development table and to update decision form to incorporate new layout for clarification
Amendment notified: 23 February 2010
Hazardous Substances (HS)
1 February 2010 to 28 February 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
ERMA200107 by Polymer Developments Group Limited, to import or manufacture Sea Alu as a coating inhibiting marine organism growth on aluminium vessels
Submission period: 26 January 2010 - 9 March 2010
HSR08147 by Sewerage Equipment Company (Australia), to import Root X for the control of roots
Submission period: 26 January 2010 - 9 March 2010
HSR08030 by Douglas Pharmaceuticals Limited, to issue a new Group Standard for Pharmaceutical Active Ingredients
Submission period: 2 February 2010 - 16 March 2010
ERMA200266 by Osmose New Zealand, to manufacture Premix B and Premix BR as intermediate products in the manufacture of wood preservative solutions
Submission period: 5 February 2010 - 19 March 2010
ERMA200339 by Syngenta Crop Protection Limited, to import or manufacture Headway containing azoxystrobin and propiconazole for use as a fungicide on amenity turf for the control of foliar, stem and root diseases
Submission period: 12 February 2010 - 26 March 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
Submission period: 16 February 2010 - 30 March 2010
HS non-notified applications received
ERMA200330 by Bayer New Zealand Limited, to import Baytril 25 Flavour Antibacterial Oral Suspension as a veterinary medicine for use in dogs and cats
Formally received: 10 February 2010
ERMA200350 by Bayer New Zealand Limited, to import Bayhydur XP-2655 for use as a component in manufacture
Formally received: 10 February 2010
ERMA200353 by BioStart Limited, to manufacture Triplex, containing Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, as a biological fungicide for the control of Botrytis on grapes, top fruit and vegetables
Formally received: 10 February 2010
ERMA200338 by Heathgate Resources Pty Ltd, to tranship Uranium Oxide Concentrate through the Port of Auckland, en route to Fiji
Formally received: 15 February 2010
ERMA200134 by Rebain International (New Zealand), to import DoubleCure 115 as an additive for UV coating manufacture
Formally received: 18 February 2010
ERMA200352 by Troy Laboratories NZ Pty Ltd, to import TL0110 (active ingredient Meloxicam) as a veterinary medicine for the treatment of horses
Formally received: 19 February 2010
ERMA200308 by Jurox New Zealand Limited, to import RD0248 for use as an anthelmintic in ruminants
Formally received: 23 February 2010
ERMA200345 by Jurox New Zealand Limited, to import Jurox Formulation RD0134 as an anthelmintic for use in horses
Formally received: 23 February 2010
HS applications withdrawn
The following applications were withdrawn:
ERMA200280 by the University of Otago was withdrawn on 3 February 2010
ERMA200130 by DuPont (New Zealand) Limited was withdrawn on 10 February 2010
HSR09047 by Agricultural Imports Direct New Zealand Limited was withdrawn on 10 February 2010
HS decisions on applications
Decisions were made by the Authority of ERMA New Zealand on the following applications:
ERMA200044 by Danadim Cheminova (NZ) Ltd, to import Danadim as an insecticide for the control of a wide range of insect pests on berry crops, fruit trees, vegetables, pastures, lucerne and fodder crop
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 9 February 2010
ERMA200126 by Norbrook NZ Ltd, to import or manufacture NOR003 as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory injection for use in cattle and horses
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 11 February 2010
ERMA200095 by Regulatory Affairs Consulting Ltd, to import or manufacture RAC5809, and import RAC6809 and RAC7809 to be used in the manufacture of RAC5809, for the treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers in horses
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 15 February 2010
ERMA200125 by Norbrook NZ Ltd, to import or manufacture NOR002 as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory injection for use in dogs, cats and horses
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 17 February 2010
ERMA200171 by BOC Limited, to determine whether or not there are grounds for the reassessment of carbonyl sulphide
Application decision: Grounds exist for reassessment
Decision notified: 24 February 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:
ERMA200293 by Agrinova New Zealand Ltd, to import or manufacture GC201 for the control of various pests and diseases in crops and ornamentals
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 2 February 2010
ERMA200325 by Cropstar Products Ltd, to import PastureMax 800 Pro for application to pasture to stimulate pasture production when climatic conditions restrict natural growth
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 2 February 2010
ERMA200326 by Orion Crop Protection Limited, to import or manufacture OCP1001 as a herbicide for use in turf
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 2 February 2010
ERMA200232 by the School of Biological Science, to import in containment methyl parathion for use as an analytical standard in a laboratory
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 5 February 2010
ERMA200312 by Kop-Coat New Zealand Ltd, to import or manufacture Emulsifiable Concentrate containing Tebuconazole at 50g/kg for use as a timber Preservative
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 5 February 2010
ERMA200342 by Ancare Scientific Limited, to import or manufacture RTC380-1 as an oral veterinary medicine to treat and prevent parasites in livestock
Formally received: 4 February 2010
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 18 February 2010
ERMA200267 by Connovation Limited, to undertake a pen trial with three PAPP bait types on stoats
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 19 February 2010
ERMA200327 by Orion Crop Protection Limited, to import or manufacture OCP1002 as a herbicide for use in turf
Formally received: 5 February 2010
Application decision: Approved with controls
Decision notified: 19 February 2010
Test Certifiers
The Chief Executive of the Environmental Risk Management Authority, acting under delegated power from the Authority, reached decisions on the following application.
The full requirements and limitations for the following Test Certifier are available on our public register or website.
TST100014, to approve Karyn Stidder as a test certifier
Application decision: Approved with limitations
Decision notified: 18 February 2010
Recent Publications
The following ERMA publications are now available. For more information on their availability, please contact publicationinfo@ermanz.govt.nz
Health and Safety in Animal Pest Control - Working with Vertebrate Toxic Agents (published February 2010)
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