The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO) is an Act of Parliament passed in New Zealand in 1996. The New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) administers the Act. External links Text of the Act Hazardous Substances and New Organisms at the Ministry of Environment Environmental Protection Authority (EPA New Zealand) Statutes of New Zealand Environmental law in New Zealand 1996 in New Zealand law 1996 in the environment Hazardous materials