Your Guide to the Hazardous Substances & New Organisms Act
July 2001, Ref. ME393
An essential reference for people affected by the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act.
Availability:
- Download PDF (3.6 MB)
- Printed copies free from the Ministry for the Environment
(email publications@mfe.govt.nz)
ERMA has published "A guide to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act", April 2006 on their website. It is listed on their publications webpage in several parts under the heading Process, Guides and Other Information.
Contents:
- Introduction
- Who is involved with the HSNO Act?
- Transition from old to new laws for hazardous substances
- Understanding the application process
- Controls on hazardous substances
- Controls on new organisms
- Compliance
- Emergencies
- To find out more
- Bibliography
- Glossary relating to the HSNO Act
