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
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Chemicals
- Flumethrin
1. Nomination
1. Nomination
Phase status
CompletedIn 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
CompletedIn 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
CompletedThe 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.