Completed
Strychnine is a naturally occurring alkaloid pesticide. It is used for the control of birds, rodents and predatory animals.
No products containing strychnine are registered for veterinary use in Australia.
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
- Strychnine
1. Nomination
1. Nomination
Phase status
CompletedIn September 1997, the APVMA (then NRA) began a special review of veterinary products containing strychnine (Gastric Stimulant Powders and Vita-Plast Powder 650 gram for Horses). The review was based on toxicological, residue and occupational health and safety concerns.
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
CompletedThe APVMA advised registrants of the review and requested more information to show that the products would not pose a potential risk to human health. Neither of the two registrants was prepared to provide data for this review, as they had both decided not to continue with the product registrations. The registrations of the products were not renewed in 30 June 1998; the sale of existing stocks was permitted until 30 June 2000.
The review lapsed because the registrations of the products under review were cancelled before the review was completed.
The APVMA will not register any new veterinary products containing strychnine unless it is satisfied that all concerns identified in the nomination phase of the review have been fully addressed.