Hazardous substances are an essential part of our daily lives - dishwasher detergents, methylated spirits, bleaches and petrol can all be dangerous or poisonous. Many hazardous substances are used in manufacturing and other business activities.

If you use hazardous substances in your business, or if you import or manufacture them to sell to others, the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act is likely to affect you.

If you are concerned about how hazardous substances might affect our health and environment, you should know about the HSNO Act and how it works.