Growsafe NZ Agrichemical Legislation (HSNO Act)

Question 1

What does HSNO stand for in the context of NZ agrichemical regulation?

Accepted Answer

Hazardous Substances and New Organisms

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Health, Safety and Natural Operations

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Hazardous Sprays and Noxious Organisms

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Health Standards for New Operations

Question 2

Which government agency is responsible for approving agrichemicals under the HSNO Act?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)

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Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI)

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WorkSafe New Zealand

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New Zealand Police

Question 3

Under the HSNO Act, what must all agrichemicals sold in New Zealand have?

Accepted Answer

EPA approval and a registered label with approved instructions

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Only a manufacturer's safety data sheet

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A certificate from the Ministry of Health

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An import permit from Customs New Zealand

Question 4

Under the HSNO Act, what is the legal status of using an agrichemical in a way that contradicts the label instructions?

Accepted Answer

It is unlawful and may constitute an offence

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It is allowed if the user has a GrowSafe certificate

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It is permitted with written consent from the EPA

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It is only prohibited for commercial users, not home gardeners

Question 5

Which Act governs the registration and use of vertebrate toxic agents (VTAs) such as 1080 in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

The HSNO Act, with VTAs managed under specific controls

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The Wildlife Act 1953 exclusively

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The Biosecurity Act 1993

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The Resource Management Act 1991

Question 6

Under the HSNO Act, who is responsible for ensuring that employees who handle agrichemicals are appropriately trained?

Accepted Answer

The employer or PCBU (person conducting a business or undertaking)

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The employee themselves

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The agrichemical supplier

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WorkSafe New Zealand