Environmental Risk Management Authority

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The Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) is a New Zealand government agency which controls the introduction of hazardous substances and new organisms.

ERMA is principally responsible for implementing the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO).

The aim of ERMA is stated as:

"Achieve effective prevention or management of risks to the environment, public health and safety associated with importing or manufacturing hazardous substances and introducing new organisms, and their use."

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