The Chief Executive of Taumata Arowai – the Water Services Regulator (Taumata Arowai), acting under delegated authority, has published prescribed requirements relating to accreditation of laboratories for the analysis of source water, raw water and drinking water.

Notice

1. Purpose

The purpose of this notice is to notify the prescribed requirements for relating to accreditation of laboratories for the analysis of source water, raw water and drinking water.

2. Title

The prescribed requirements related to accreditation of laboratories for the analysis of source water, raw water and drinking water are titled the Requirements Relating to Laboratories 2021.

3. Empowering Provision

Water Services Act 2021, section 75.

4. Date and Commencement

The requirements referred to in this notice were prescribed on 14 December 2021 and come into force on 22 December 2021.

5. Administering Agency

The administering agency is Taumata Arowai.

6. Publication

The Requirements Relating to Laboratories 2021 is published on the Taumata Arowai website https://www.taumataarowai.govt.nz.

7. Secondary Legislation

The Requirements Relating to Laboratories 2021 is secondary legislation for the purpose of the Legislation Act 2019.

Dated at Wellington this 14th day of December 2021.

WILLIAM BAYFIELD, Chief Executive of Taumata Arowai – the Water Services Regulator.