EPA Makes First Real Move on Nanomaterials
In a critical first step to regulating nanomaterials, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made it compulsory to label for nanoscale ingredients in cosmetics.
The use of nanomaterials has been …
GM Crops Held Back by Lack of Grower Support, Not the Law
GM crops are not in New Zealand fields because developers cannot get sufficient support from food producers and consumers, not because the law is holding them back, a Sustainability …
More Crafar-like Judgements Expected Unless EEZ Bill Reformed
More Crafar-like court judgements can be expected unless legislation to govern use of the ocean is reformed and clarified.
The Bill to regulate activities in New Zealand’s EEZ sets up …
Show me the Carbon Money
An opening of the nation’s carbon books has finally been forced upon the Treasury – and the results are truly shocking.
There are two shocks to absorb:
How little has been …
Over 80% Support the Requirement to Label GM Foods
Over 80% of New Zealanders believe the current requirement to label genetically modified foods should be retained, according to a Consumer Link poll. Just 10% believe the regulations should …
Assurances on GM Law Good News for the Economy
Assurances from each of the three leading political parties that law governing the outdoor use of GMOs will at minimum not be weakened are good news for the economy …
Even Bigger Emission Subsidies Recommended by ETS Review
With each change to the ETS, the subsidy regime is expanded and the taxpayer picks up more of the tab, while there is minimal impact on gross emissions.
On top …
Government sidelines nanotechnology report that challenges regulators
The Government has backed away from any serious programme to ensure risks arising from the use of nanotechnology are properly regulated.
Having commissioned an independent report that identifies regulatory gaps, …
No Economic Penalty if GM Grass Bypassed
If New Zealand chose not to approve the use of GM grasses developed by Pastoral Genomics, no economic penalty is expected as a non-GM technique could provide the same …
