Explanatory note
This note is not part of the regulations, but is intended to indicate their general effect.
These regulations, which come into force on 15 December 2016, amend Schedule 1 of the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (Exemptions and Prohibited Substances) Regulations 2011.
Schedule 1 sets out substances that are prohibited from use as agricultural compounds or as ingredients in agricultural compounds.
The amendment adds pentachlorophenol (and its salts and esters) and toxaphene to that schedule.
Issued under the authority of the Legislation Act 2012.
Date of notification in Gazette: 13 December 2016.
These regulations are administered by the Ministry for Primary Industries.