New Zealand SDS Authoring

National Regulations Governing SDSs

In New Zealand, chemicals are regulated under the following acts:

  • Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO Act)
  • Ozone Layer Protection Act 1996
  • Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No 2) 2004
  • Imports and Exports (Asbestos-containing Products) Prohibition Order 2016
  • Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
  • Resource Management Act (RMA) 1991

The transport of hazardous substances is covered by the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005 (Rule 45001).

Additional Notices

Additionally, the Environmental Protections Authority has established several notices containing mandatory rules that must be followed to safely manage hazardous substances, including:

  • Consolidated Hazardous Substances (Safety Data Sheet) Notice 2017 – EPA Consolidation June 2021
  • Hazardous Substances (Safety Data Sheets) Notice 2017 – EPA Consolidation September 2022
  • Hazardous Substances (Hazard Classification) Notice 2020
  • Consolidated Hazardous Substances (Packaging) Notice 2017 – EPA Consolidation April 2021
  • Consolidated Hazardous Substances (Labelling) Notice 2017 – EPA Consolidation April 2021
  • Consolidated Hazardous Substances (Disposal) Notice 2017 – EPA Consolidations April 2021
  • Consolidated Hazardous Substances (Hazardous Property Controls) Notice 2017 – EPA Consolidations April 2021
  • Consolidated Hazardous Substances (Importers and Manufacturers) Notice 2015 – EPA Consolidation April 2021
  • EPA Notices (Amendments and Revocations) Notice 2020

GHS Implementation Status

GHS has been fully implemented in New Zealand.

GHS is required for all products, including both industrial and consumer.

Multi – Jurisdiction SDS Options

New Zealand SDSs can be combined with Australian regulations.

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