ChemMatrix: Helping Kiwi Farms Stay HSNO-Compliant with Smarter Chemical Management
Farming Smarter — Not Riskier
Let’s be honest — running a farm in New Zealand means juggling more rules, reports, and risks than ever before. Between juggling rainfall, livestock, and markets, the last thing a farmer wants is a Worksafe officer asking where their Hazardous Substances Register is or how they’re managing crop protection chemicals under the HSNO Regulations.
That’s exactly why ChemMatrix was built — to take the pain, paperwork, and penalties out of HSNO compliance and help farmers focus on what they do best: growing good Kiwi produce.
The Hidden Challenge: HSNO Rules Made Simple
Under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act, every farm that uses herbicides, insecticides, or fungicides must:
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Know what chemicals are on-site,
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Keep up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS),
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Store and label them correctly,
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Train workers in safe handling and emergency response, and
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Maintain a compliant Hazardous Substances Register.
Sounds simple, right? But with dozens of products from different suppliers — from glyphosate to chlorpyrifos — the paperwork and updates pile up fast. Outdated SDS sheets, expired controls, and missing signage can cost serious fines and damage your farm’s reputation.
Enter ChemMatrix — Compliance Made Practical
ChemMatrix is the digital farmhand you didn’t know you needed. It’s a smart, cloud-based platform that helps farmers track, understand, and stay compliant with HSNO requirements — without needing to wade through pages of legal jargon.
Here’s how it helps:
✅ Automatic HSNO Classification:
Every product uploaded to ChemMatrix is cross-checked against the EPA database, showing its hazard classes (toxic, ecotoxic, flammable, etc.) in plain English.
✅ Live SDS Library:
Instant access to the latest Safety Data Sheets — no more hunting through old binders or chasing suppliers.
✅ Farm Chemical Register in One Click:
ChemMatrix builds your site’s Hazardous Substances Register automatically — printable, shareable, and Worksafe-ready.
✅ Training & PPE Guidance:
Clear, visual instructions for safe handling, personal protective equipment, and emergency response tailored to each substance.
✅ Storage & Compatibility Warnings:
Get real-time alerts if you’re storing incompatible chemicals together — before an accident happens.
Why It Matters
HSNO compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes — it’s about keeping people, animals, and whenua safe. With environmental rules tightening and more audits coming, farms that take proactive control will stay ahead of the curve.
ChemMatrix empowers farmers to:
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Reduce compliance risk
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Protect staff from chemical exposure
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Prevent environmental contamination
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Build a record that shows professionalism and care
And because it’s built for New Zealand conditions, it speaks your language — not corporate jargon.
The Bottom Line
Whether you’re spraying paddocks, controlling weeds, or protecting crops from pests, ChemMatrix keeps you compliant, informed, and ready for inspection.
No more guesswork.
No more outdated SDS folders.
Just straight-up compliance made easy — because farming’s hard enough already.