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Proposed increase to glyphosate limits – Expert Reaction

Proposed increase to glyphosate limits – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 21 May 2025

NZ Food Safety has proposed changing the residue limits allowed in food for several agricultural compounds. The proposed amendments change or […]

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‘Forever chemical’ PFAS banned from cosmetics – Expert Reaction

‘Forever chemical’ PFAS banned from cosmetics – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 January 202431 January 2024

The EPA is banning the use of per– and polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetic products from the end of 2026. These “forever chemicals” […]

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EPA’s reassessment of chemicals – In the News

EPA’s reassessment of chemicals – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 17 October 201811 February 2019

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has released a priority chemicals list of 39 chemicals – mostly insecticides, fungicides and weed-killers, that require […]

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Fire-fighting foams – Expert Q&A

Fire-fighting foams – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 23 March 201829 August 2018

As a formal investigation continues into the use of certain fire-fighting foams in New Zealand, airports are being identified as still having stocks of […]

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