2015 nominations for reconsideration
Identifying and nominating particular chemicals for review is an ongoing process. The APVMA regularly assesses chemicals nominated for review to ensure the highest risks are being targeted based on up-to-date information.
During 2015 the APVMA conducted extensive consultation with the public, industry and federal and state government agencies to seek input on a list of chemicals, or types of chemicals, nominated for review.
Details and key issues in relation to the nominations are below, and more information on the legislative process the APVMA must follow is available.
The priority for all active constituents will be re-evaluated before a review commences.
| Chemical | Reasons for reconsideration |
|---|---|
| Dithiocarbamates |
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| Cyanazine and simazine |
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| Phorate |
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| Metal phosphides (only those used for grain treatment) |
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| Levamisole |
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| Propargite |
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| Fenbutatin oxide |
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| Acephate |
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| Methomyl |
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| Trichlorfon |
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| Picloram |
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| Permethrin |
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| Chlorothalonil |
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| Triazole fungicides |
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| Amitrole |
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1 Public health includes a consideration of mammalian toxicology and the risk to people from exposure to residues in food.
2 Worker safety includes a consideration of mammalian toxicology and the risk to people using chemical products, re-entering treated areas and handling treated materials.
3 Environmental safety includes a consideration of ecotoxicology, environmental fate and the risk to organisms from exposure to chemicals in the environment during use and remaining in the environment after use.
Abbreviations
ADI Acceptable daily intake
ARfD Acute reference dose
EFSA European Food Safety Authority
EU European Union
JMPR The Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues
MRL Maximum residue limit
PPE Personal protective equipment
REI Re-entry interval