Proposed registration of Botector Fungicide containing the new active constituent, Aureobasidium pullulans (strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941)

The APVMA is considering an application for the registration of Botector Fungicide containing the new active constituent, Aureobasidium pullulans (strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941). The product is to be registered for use as a preventative treatment in the control of botrytis bunch rot / grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) in grapes.

We invite comment from 22 August 2017 to 19 September 2017 on whether the application for registration of Botector Fungicide containing the new active constituent, Aureobasidium pullulans (strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941) 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 for the evaluation of the new active Aureobasidium pullulans (strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941) in the product Botector Fungicide

For more information, see the APVMA Gazette notice (Product on page 20, Active Constituents on pages 16 and 18) from 25 July 2017. 

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

Case Management and Administration Unit (CMAU)
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
P O Box 6182
Kingston ACT 2604

Phone: +61 2 6210 4897
Fax: +61 2 6210 4840
Email: enquiries@apvma.gov.au