regulatory services

TRANSPORT - KEY REFERENCES AND AGENCIES

• Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
• New Zealand Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005
• Intermodal Dangerous Goods Guidance: Sea Transport (IMDG), Air Transport (IATA)

WORKPLACE - KEY REFERENCES AND AGENCIES

• Safe Work Australia, State and Territory Work, Health and Safety Agencies
• New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (NZ EPA)
• WorkSafe New Zealand

AUSTRALIA - KEY REFERENCES AND AGENCIES

• Australian Industrial Chemical Introduction Scheme (AICIS)
• Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) 
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) 
• Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) - The Poisons Standard

NEW ZEALAND - KEY REFERENCES AND AGENCIES

• New Zealand Environmental Protection Agency (NZ EPA)
• Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)

AUSTRALIA - KEY REFERENCES AND AGENCIES

• Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
• Over The Counter (OTC) Medicines; surgical hand rubs (pre-surgical hand antisepsis) and hygienic hand rubs (hand sanitising in healthcare settings)
• Other Therapeutic Goods - Disinfectants (Hospital Grade, Household/Commercial)
• Medical Devices

NEW ZEALAND - KEY REFERENCES AND AGENCIES

• MEDSAFE
• New Low Risk Medicine Medicines - Surgical Hand Rubs (pre-surgical hand antisepsis) and Hygienic Hand Rubs
• Medical Devices

AUSTRALIA - KEY REFERENCES AND AGENCIES

• Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) 
• Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) 
• Australian Industrial Chemical Introduction Scheme (AICIS)

NEW ZEALAND - KEY REFERENCES AND AGENCIES

• New Zealand Environmental Protection Agency (NZ EPA)
• Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
• New Zealand Commerce Commission

AUSTRALIA - KEY REFERENCES AND AGENCIES

• Australian Industrial Chemical Introduction Scheme (AICIS)
• FSANZ and Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
• State and Territory Water Agencies
• Safety Accreditation - e.g., NSF International

NEW ZEALAND - KEY REFERENCES AND AGENCIES

• New Zealand Environmental Protection Agency (NZ EPA)
• Taumata Arowai - Drinking Water Standards and FSANZ
• Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

KEY CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS NEEDED TO GAIN MARKET ACCESS OR PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL ADVANTAGE

• Halal Certification
• Kosher Certification
• Organic Accreditation and Certification - Organic Production Standards and Compliance Agencies
• Environmental Accreditation - Sustainability, Carbon Neutrality, Energy Efficiency, Recycling, Natural Products
• Place of Origin - "Australian Made", "New Zealand Made"