SGS Reports on Three POP Chemicals Banned in New Zealand
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / October 09, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 130.26 on the prohibition of three persistent organic pollutant (POP) chemicals in New Zealand.
In March 2026, New Zealand consulted on a proposal to restrict or prohibit three POP chemicals by amending the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO Act). On September 10, 2026, New Zealand issued the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Schedules 1AA and 2A) Order 2026 (the Order), amending the HSNO Act.
The three POP chemicals added to Schedules 1AA and 2A of the HSNO Act are chlorpyrifos, long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC-PFCAs), their salts and related compounds, and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs).
Under the Order, the time-limited permitted uses or storage provisions for UV-328 in Schedule 2A of the HSNO Act were also updated to include water-seal tape for insulation blankets and decking on aircraft and polyurethane (PU) and polyamide adhesives and PU coatings for specified aircraft applications.
Manufacturers, users, importers and exporters of the three POP substances, as well as products containing or contaminated by them, are affected. The Order will be implemented in phases, starting October 9, 2026.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 130.26 includes further information about the Order, including time-limited permitted uses and storage provisions.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to SafeGuardS 130.26 for more details.
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