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1.2.3 In 2008, <strong>the</strong> Environmental Risk Management Authority (‗<strong>the</strong> Authority‘) consideredwhe<strong>the</strong>r or not <strong>the</strong>re were grounds <strong>for</strong> reassessing <strong>the</strong> approvals <strong>for</strong> dichlorvos and<strong>for</strong>mulations containing dichlorvos, <strong>under</strong> section 62 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Act.1.2.4 The Authority decided that <strong>the</strong>re were grounds <strong>for</strong> reassessment <strong>of</strong> dichlorvos and its<strong>for</strong>mulations, based on sections 62 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Act, namely that: <strong>the</strong>re is new in<strong>for</strong>mationfrom overseas regulatory authorities relating to <strong>the</strong> effects <strong>of</strong> dichlorvos and its<strong>for</strong>mulations and that, in light <strong>of</strong> this new in<strong>for</strong>mation, reassessment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> substanceis warranted.1.2.5 The Authority considered that a reassessment <strong>of</strong> dichlorvos and its <strong>for</strong>mulationsaligns well with ERMA New Zealand‘s risk reduction strategy, which seeks toreduce <strong>the</strong> risks New Zealanders may be exposed to via new organisms or hazardoussubstances.1.2.6 The decision that grounds <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> reassessment <strong>of</strong> dichlorvos and its <strong>for</strong>mulations hadbeen established was notified on 04 September 2008. In reaching its decision <strong>the</strong>Authority noted <strong>the</strong> following:Formulations containing dichlorvos have been registered <strong>for</strong> use in NewZealand since 1968. Currently, four products are registered <strong>for</strong> agricultural usein New Zealand (ArmourCrop-Insecticide (DDVP), DDVP Insecticide Strip,Divap, Nuvos);O<strong>the</strong>r dichlorvos-containing products are available: BV2 Surface Insecticide,BV2 Surface Insecticide Bulk, Insectigas;J72.03 is manufactured <strong>for</strong> export;Overseas regulatory action has led to <strong>the</strong> withdrawal/phasing out <strong>of</strong> dichlorvosin Europe (and certain products in North America), <strong>the</strong> adoption <strong>of</strong> morestringent measures <strong>for</strong> domestic and agricultural use in <strong>the</strong> USA and Canada,and a proposal <strong>for</strong> adoption <strong>of</strong> more stringent measures in Australia.The reassessment <strong>of</strong> dichlorvos and its <strong>for</strong>mulations aligns with <strong>the</strong> principles<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ERMA New Zealand Risk Reduction strategy.1.3 Preparation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> application1.3.1 In preparing this application, ERMA New Zealand sought in<strong>for</strong>mation fromimporters and users regarding:use patterns including ‗<strong>of</strong>f label‘ uses;benefits from <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> substance in New Zealand; andlifecycle in<strong>for</strong>mation.1.3.2 A full list <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> parties contacted <strong>for</strong> this in<strong>for</strong>mation is set out in Appendix M.1.3.3 In response to this pre-application consultation, in<strong>for</strong>mation was received from:Adria Crop Protection (Len Stulich)Auckland Regional Council (Sandi Murray)BOCEcolab (Eric Van Essen)Environment Bay <strong>of</strong> Plenty (David Phizacklea)Environment Canterbury (Ron McCraw)Fonterra (Roger Andela)Dichlorvos reassessment – application Page 15 <strong>of</strong> 436

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