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EPA consults on LC-PFCAs restriction under Stockholm Convention
PFAS New ZealandEnvironmental Protection Authority (EPA)New Zealand
Announced
Jul 25, 2024
Description
The New Zealand EPA has opened public consultation on proposals to amend Schedule 2A of the HSNO Act to implement Stockholm Convention obligations. The consultation includes LC-PFCAs (long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids), their salts and related compounds, which are a PFAS class. Submissions close 17 April 2026. The amendments must be adopted by 16 December 2026 to comply with Stockholm Convention obligations. The consultation also covers chlorpyrifos, MCCPs, methoxychlor, Dechlorane Plus, and UV-328.
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EPA consults on LC-PFCAs restriction under Stockholm Convention
gulations 2025 12/03/2025 Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Parliamentary Council (Schedules 1AA and 2A) Order 2025 Office 12/03/2025 Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Parliamentary Council Order(No 2) 2004 Amendment Order 2025 Office 12/03/2025 LEG-25-MIN-0019 Cabinet Legislation Cabinet Office Committee Minute of Decision 12/03/2025 CAB-25-MIN-0060 Cabinet Minute of Decision Cabinet Office Informa