On March 17, 2026, the New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) released a Discussion Document and opened a public consultation on proposed amendments to Schedule 2A of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO Act) and Schedule 1 of the Import and Export (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No. 2) 2004. The consultation period runs until April 17, 2026.
New Zealand Opens Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the HSNO Act and Import/Export Prohibition Order
Chlorpyrifos, MCCPs, and LC‑PFCAs to Be Banned
