What is a Test Certificate?
A Test Certificate is a document issued by a Test Certifier confirming that you are compliant with the requirements of the HSNO Act.
The most common test certificate types are for a site (Location), for an individual (Approved Handler or Approved Filler) or for a tank (Stationary Container System Test Certificate).
What is a Test Certifier?
A Test Certifier is is an individual approved by ERMA New Zealand to issue Test Certificates confirming that sites, individuals or containers are compliant with the HSNO Act. ERMA New Zealand maintains a register of Approved Test Certifiers: http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/find/TestCertifierSearch.aspx
What is a Controlled Substance Licence?
Under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act, certain Vertebrate Toxic Agents, Fumigants and Explosives can only be possessed by people who have a Controlled Substances licence. This licence ensures that high risk substances are only possessed by fit and proper persons, much like a firearms licence does.