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8. Radioactive Sources: The Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority is the competent authority for radioactive sources. The Norwegian Regulations on Radiation Protection and Use of Radiation give exemption levels for different radioactive isotopes. To import radioactive sources (including radiopharmaceuticals) with activities above these exemption levels you need an authorization; either by licensing or registration. Authorization by registration is a simplified authorization which involves registering the source in an electronic national source registry before import. Authorization by licensing involves an application process with review and assessment of relevant information. The license has an expiry date.

5. Endangered, threatened species: Under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), documentation is required for the import, export, re-export and introduction from the sea of species listed in its Appendices. The nature of permitting varies depending on: the Appendix in which the species is listed; the age of the specimen; and the nature of the specimen (e.g. personal effects, scientific samples, etc.). All parts and derivatives of species are included. Permits are obtained from the CITES Management Authority in each country.

8. Hazardous Wastes: Imports of waste classified as hazardous or as coming from households under the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No 2) 2004 require consent from the Environmental Protection Authority. Consent is obtained through meeting the requirements of the Order and where proposed imports are in conformity with New Zealand's obligations under the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention and OECD Decision.

9. Graphic Materiales intended for use by children: The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996 was enacted to provide a comprehensive health, safety and environmental regulatory framework covering explosives, flammable, oxidising and corrosive substances, as well as those that are toxic to people and the environment. (...) The Graphic Materials Group Standard covers a number of different products, but crayons, finger paints and children's watercolour paints, specifically manufactured for use by children require evidence of compliance with the group standard for import into or manufacture in New Zealand.

11. Imports to Antarctica: Under the Antarctica (Environmental Protection) Act 1994 and consistent with the requirements of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the Madrid Protocol), the importation of certain items into Antarctica is restricted or prohibited.

12. Marine Animals: The import and export of marine mammals (including marine mammal products) is governed by both CITES and the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 (sections 4(2), (5), and (6)). A permit is required to hold any marine mammal (or marine mammal product) except in the circumstances set out in section 4(5) Marine Mammals Protection Act (MMPA), and any institution or individual wishing to export or import such material must apply for a permit from the Department of Conservation to do so. The Marine Mammals Protection Act specifies particular aspects that must be considered when assessing an application for such a permit, which include: - The need to conserve, protect, or manage any marine mammal; - Any international agreement to which New Zealand is a party; - Any submissions received.

13. Ozone depleting substnaces: Imports of ozone depleting substances and specified synthetic greenhouse gases controlled under the Ozone Layer Protection Act and Regulations 1996 require consent from the Environmental Protection Authority. How consent is obtained depends on the substance and/or intended use. (...) A quota system is to be used for imports for domestic use of bulk, new hydrofluorocarbons controlled by the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol from 1 January 2020.

1. Asbestos-containing materials: Imports of asbestos-containing products under the Imports and Exports (Asbestos-containing Products) Prohibition Order 2016 require consent (in the form of a permit) from the Environmental Protection Authority. A permit is obtained through meeting the requirements of the Order.

7. Endangered, threatened species: Under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), documentation is required for the import, export, re-export and introduction from the sea of species listed in its Appendices. The nature of permitting varies depending on: the Appendix in which the species is listed; the age of the specimen; and the nature of the specimen (e.g. personal effects, scientific samples, etc.). All parts and derivatives of species are included. Permits are obtained from the CITES Management Authority in each country.

10. Graphic Materiales intended for use by children: The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996 was enacted to provide a comprehensive health, safety and environmental regulatory framework covering explosives, flammable, oxidising and corrosive substances, as well as those that are toxic to people and the environment. (...) The Graphic Materials Group Standard covers a number of different products, but crayons, finger paints and children's watercolour paints, specifically manufactured for use by children require evidence of compliance with the group standard for import into or manufacture in New Zealand.