Strychnine chemical review

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

Completed

In 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

Completed

The 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.

5. Assessment

5. Assessment

Phase status

Completed
6. Proposed regulatory decision

6. Proposed regulatory decision

Phase status

Completed
7. Consultation

7. Consultation

Phase status

Completed
8. Final regulatory decision

8. Final regulatory decision

Phase status

Completed
9. Implementation

9. Implementation

Phase status

Completed
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