EPA Safer Homes

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) approves and sets the rules for many chemical products used around the home, such as household cleaners, detergents, toiletries, cosmetics, fuels and garden products and sprays.

This page provides useful information about using and storing these products safely in and around your home.

It’s important to note that we don’t provide medical advice or any emergency information. If someone has been poisoned call the poisons centre (0800 764 766) or dial 111.

This page is monitored during business hours only – 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. If your matter is urgent, our contact details are here: http://www.epa.govt.nz/Contact-us/Pages/Contact-us.aspx.

Contact us by phone, email or in writing if you have:
- a formal request, comment or enquiry
- a response to an item published for public comment.

If you're a journalist and have any questions, you can contact the EPA media team directly by emailing media@epa.govt.nz

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