Evaluation of the new active Fluensulfone in the product Nimitz 480 EC nematicide

The APVMA is considering an application for the registration of a product containing the new active constituent Fluensolfone. The product, Nimitz 480EC Nematicide is to be registered for the control of Root-knot nematode in transplanted vegetable crops including cucurbits, tomatoes (not for processing), capsicum, chilli, eggplant and okra.

We invite comment from 30 June 2015 to 28 July 2015 on whether the application for registration of the product should be granted.

The APVMA is able to consider comments relating to the legislative grounds for registration, including:

• occupational health and safety
• public health
• chemistry and manufacture
• residues in food
• environmental safety
• trade
• efficacy and target crop safety

Download the Public Release Summary on the Evaluation of the New Active Fluensulfone in the product Nimitz 480EC Nematicide.

For more information, see APVMA Gazette Notice (page 21) from 30 June 2015.

Please send your written submission by email, post or fax to:

Case Management and Administration Unit
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
PO Box 6182
Kingston ACT 2604

Email: enquiries@apvma.gov.au
Fax: +61 2 6210 4741

For enquiries, please call +61 2 6210 4701.