The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published its proposed decision on the reconsideration of chlorpyrifos, an insecticide used for the control of pests in various agricultural, horticultural, commercial, and veterinary situations.
The APVMA is proposing to:
- vary and affirm active constituent approvals that comply with the proposed amended purity requirements
- vary and affirm chemical product registrations and associated label approvals where at least one use pattern is proposed to be supported
- cancel remaining active constituent approvals, chemical product registrations and associated label approvals.
The proposed decision includes consideration of all current active constituents, chemical products and associated labels.
A summary of chlorpyrifos uses, which are proposed to be supported or not supported, are available on the APVMA website. A summary of the underlying risk assessments has also been published in the Review Technical Report.
Public consultation on the proposed decision is open for 3 months and will close 11 March 2024. The APVMA Gazette, 12 December 2023 includes more information about the proposed decision and how to make a submission.
The proposed decision follows interim actions previously taken by APVMA to reduce the risk associated with the use of certain products containing chlorpyrifos.
Enquiries about the proposed decision or the public consultation can be directed to enquiries@apvma.gov.au.
Media enquiries must be directed to media@apvma.gov.au.