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Call for submissions on proposed new rules for tattoo inks
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 1:03 pm | ERMA NZ
The Environmental Risk Management Authority is calling for submissions on a proposal to establish new rules for substances used in tattooing and permanent make-up. These substances are currently regulated by ERMA New Zealand under the Cosmetic Products ... More >>
Submissions on Brazilian beetles to control tradescantia
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 1:50 pm | ERMA NZ
The Environmental Risk Management Authority is calling for submissions on an application to introduce two beetles for the control of the weed tradescantia. The application is from Auckland Council on behalf of a group of regional councils and the Department ... More >>
Strict controls placed on methyl bromide
Tuesday, 2 November 2010, 11:03 am | ERMA NZ
The Environmental Risk Management Authority has imposed strict controls on methyl bromide fumigations, including the requirement for recapture of the gas within 10 years. More >>
ERMA to review fungicide quintozene
Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 3:46 pm | ERMA NZ
The Environmental Risk Management Authority has decided there are grounds to reassess the use of the fungicide quintozene in New Zealand. More >>
Control Agent Approved For Gum Leaf Skeletoniser
Monday, 5 July 2010, 2:36 pm | ERMA NZ
The Environmental Risk Management Authority has approved an application from the New Zealand Forest Research Institute to release the parasitic wasp Cotesia urabaeto control the gum leaf skeletoniser Uraba lugens in New Zealand. More >>
ERMA releases preliminary report on GM animals
Monday, 3 May 2010, 10:10 am | ERMA NZ
ERMA New Zealand has released its preliminary recommendations on four linked applications by AgResearch to conduct wide-ranging genetic modification of animals in containment facilities. More >>