A number of active constituents are defined as “date-controlled”. When formulated into an agricultural product, the concentration of these active constituents may decline over time and any reaction taking place may also result in other toxic compounds. For this reason, products containing these active constituents have a defined shelf life and an expiry date must be included on the product label.
A date-controlled agricultural chemical product is a product containing any of the following active constituents:
- organisms (including nematodes, bacteria, viruses, algae or protozoa)
- Bacillus thuringiensis
- mancozeb
- zineb
- diazinon
- dimethoate.
Is a technical assessment required for my proposed variation?
Most variations of this type are likely to be made as Item 14 applications, as they will require a technical assessment.
For a variation to be processed without a technical assessment (Item 12), the application must only be supported by referencing another registered product (a reference product).
The suitability of a reference product includes the reference product as having:
- the same active constituent/s at the same concentration/s
- the other ingredients are the same or perform similar functions
- the same formulation type
- the label refers to the same crops, situations and pests
- the same label claims
- no limits on use of information apply (or consent has been provided).
Limits on use of information
When using a reference product, where there are limits on use of information on the product which is being referenced, written consent from the authorising party is required.