Flumethrin chemical review

Completed

Flumethrin is a fat-soluble synthetic pyrethroid insecticide used in the control of parasites on cattle, sheep, goats, horses and dogs. It is also used for control of mites in beehives.

Work plan

Work plan

Click on the tabs for more information about the status of each phase in the review process. For more information about how each phase is conducted, please read about the reconsideration process.

Chemicals

  • Flumethrin
1. Nomination

1. Nomination

Phase status

Completed

In this review, the APVMA considered a specific pour-on product, Bayticol Pour-on Cattle Tickicide. It contained flumethrin as the active ingredient and was used for the control of cattle tick and paralysis tick, mainly in Queensland and northern New South Wales.

The APVMA began the review of in December 2001 because of concerns that the use of the product according to label instructions would result in beef fat residues that exceeded the MRL and would thus pose a potential risk to Australia’s international trade.

2. Prioritisation

2. Prioritisation

Phase status

Completed
3. Scoping and work plan

3. Scoping and work plan

Phase status

Completed
4. Notice of reconsideration

4. Notice of reconsideration

Phase status

Completed
5. Assessment

5. Assessment

Phase status

Completed
6. Proposed regulatory decision

6. Proposed regulatory decision

Phase status

Completed

In February 2002, the registrant, Bayer Australia, voluntarily requested that the APVMA cancel the registration of Bayticol Pour-on Cattle Tickicide.

7. Consultation

7. Consultation

Phase status

Completed
8. Final regulatory decision

8. Final regulatory decision

Phase status

Completed

The APVMA cancelled the registration of Bayticol Pour-on Cattle Tickicide on 31 March 2002 with a consumer recall period ending on 31 August 2002.

The review lapsed because the registration of the product was cancelled. The APVMA will not revive the registration of this product or register any applications using this product unless all concerns identified in the nomination are fully addressed.

9. Implementation

9. Implementation

Phase status

Completed
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