New Air Container Biosecurity Requirements

New Air Container Biosecurity Requirements

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has reviewed and consulted on the Import Health Standard: Air Containers from All Countries (the IHS). The amendments proposed were in response to changing scientific knowledge and commercial practices. The revised standard is...
Hazardous Substances Regulations (HSWA training)

Hazardous Substances Regulations (HSWA training)

From 1st December 2017 the Hazardous Substance Regulations came into effect.  As a result the previous concept of Approved Handler has been replaced with Regulation 4.5.  Any staff that handle, store or use hazardous substances, regardless of the quantities, will now...
Lithium battery training and instruction

Lithium battery training and instruction

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations now require that shippers of lithium batteries which are classified under Section II in the packing instructions must receive adequate training and instruction. Lithium batteries are...

Welcome Spring!

It’s the time of the year when trees begin to blossom, even though there might’ve been a bit of confusion with mother nature, who sent us a rather wet and windy welcome to the new season. Along with daylight saving happening on 24th September, and turning...