Regulation and control of 1080
As a biodegradable pesticide, 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is classified as a hazardous substance.
As a hazardous substance, 1080 is subject to a range of controls under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996.
Controls around the use and handling of 1080 products, include:
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996
The HSNO Act 1996 is designed to minimise risk to human health and the environment associated with the handling, transport, storage and use of substances deemed hazardous, such as 1080.
The HSNO Act 1996:
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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)
The Environmental Protection Authority has overall responsibility for ensuring compliance with the HSNO Act 1996.
Every year since 2008 the EPA has produced an annual report on aerial 1080 operations. These annual reports can be found here . These reports show that operators/people are following the controls that are in place for dealing with 1080.
The EPA's annual report on 1080 operations for 2013 found that the regime is working as intended and the benefits of using 1080 are being seen while the risks are minimised.
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WorkSafe New Zealand
On behalf of the EPA, WorkSafe New Zealand undertake certain hazardous substance functions under the HSNO Act. These include functions relevant to the safe handling, transport, storage and use of 1080 and 1080 products.
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As a hazardous substance, 1080 is subject to a range of controls under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996.
Controls around the use and handling of 1080 products, include:
- 1080 products must be under the control of an approved handler. This person is certified with the appropriate training and knowledge to handle 1080 safely.
- 1080 products can only be used by a person who has (or are being supervised by a person who has) a controlled substance license (CSL). This person is appropriately trained, requires a criminal history check, and has a legitimate, employment related reason to have access to 1080.
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996
The HSNO Act 1996 is designed to minimise risk to human health and the environment associated with the handling, transport, storage and use of substances deemed hazardous, such as 1080.
The HSNO Act 1996:
- controls who can access 1080
- requires special licenses for the handling and transport of 1080
- requires tracking of its location and movement, and
- specifies that is must be stored in appropriately secure facilities.
Read the HSNO Act 1996 here >>>
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)
The Environmental Protection Authority has overall responsibility for ensuring compliance with the HSNO Act 1996.
Every year since 2008 the EPA has produced an annual report on aerial 1080 operations. These annual reports can be found here . These reports show that operators/people are following the controls that are in place for dealing with 1080.
The EPA's annual report on 1080 operations for 2013 found that the regime is working as intended and the benefits of using 1080 are being seen while the risks are minimised.
For more information on the role of the EPA with hazardous substances click here >>>
WorkSafe New Zealand
On behalf of the EPA, WorkSafe New Zealand undertake certain hazardous substance functions under the HSNO Act. These include functions relevant to the safe handling, transport, storage and use of 1080 and 1080 products.
For more information on the role of WorkSafe New Zealand with hazardous substances click here >>>
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