Rural
1 November, 2024
APVMA suspends use of agricultural products
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is aware of a decision by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) to cancel the supply and use of agricultural products containing chlorthal dimethyl across Australia, effective immediately.
Chlorthal dimethyl is widely used in the strawberry, cotton and vegetable industries at the time of planting or seeding to prevent weeds and also in turf to control lawn weeds.
Growers affected by the APVMA decision are to immediately cease use of the cancelled products.
Growers are encouraged to follow the APVMA’s guidelines on the cancellation and any possible recall process.
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will liaise with industry stakeholders to help them adapt to this APVMA decision.
People who have used the chemical products should contact the APVMA for more information.
Following APVMA’s announcement on 10 October 2024, a nationwide recall is likely to be initiated to remove agricultural products containing chlorthal dimethyl from the market once the registrations have been cancelled.
