New Zealand #4476 (v.6)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
22/12/2022 - present
Current active version v.6
Reporting member
New Zealand
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Conditional prohibition on the importation of hazardous chemicals and new organisms
National legal basis
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO)

https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1996/0030/latest/DLM381228.html
Administrative mechanism
Hazardous substances and new organisms as outlined in the HSNO Act are not able to enter New Zealand until they have obtained formal approval. This is done once upon the initial introduction of each substance or organism to New Zealand, not on a shipment by shipment basis, and anyone complying with the terms of the approval may import or manufacture the substance or make use of the organism. Once approval has been granted, certain documentation requirements remain. Administered by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Responsible entities
Environmental Protection Authority
HS version
HS 2022
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Meta data

WTO justifications

XX:(b) - (b) necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Reported as: Article XX (b) of the GATT – necessary to protect human , animal or plant life or health
Non-WTO commitments
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
CP
Symbol
CP

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Substances and new organisms as defined under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act...