GM Trojan Horses
The US plans to get other countries to bring their GM food laws into line with its own and New Zealand needs to make clear its protections are non-negotiable. …
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 …
Johnson & Johnson Opposes Labelling Nanocosmetics – Council response
During the 2012 review of New Zealand’s cosmetics regulations, global personal care products company Johnson and Johnson opposed labelling of nanocosmetic ingredients. The company requested a further opportunity to …
Labelling nanocosmetics welcome but more needed to manage risks
In 2011, the EPA came forward with a proposal to label nanoscale cosmetic ingredients as part of a number of proposed amendments to the cosmetics regulations. The Sustainability Council …
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 …
Right to Choose GM Free Food on the Line with Free Trade Deal?
Will losing the right to choose GM free food be a price of the next and biggest free trade deal? The US has made clear that a priority for …
Will GM Free be Free Traded Away?
Will losing the right to choose GM Free food be a price of the next and biggest free trade deal?
The US has made clear that …
Case for proper regulation of nanocosmetics
In 2011, the Council urged ERMA to propose mandatory labelling and safety testing of nanoscale cosmetic ingredients and that it review the regulatory definition of the nanoscale to ensure …
Council proposes rules for nanocosmetic ingredients
In 2011, the Sustainability Council wrote to ERMA, urging that in the annual review of cosmetics regulation, the regulator propose mandatory labelling and risk assessment of nanoscale cosmetic …
