Australia to approve Production Agriscience’s Salibro Reklemel active Nematicide

The APVMA has before it an application for registration of a new product, Salibro Reklemel active Nematicide, applied by Production Agriscience (Australia) Pty Ltd, for control of root-knot nematodes in cucurbits, fruiting vegetables and root and tuber vegetables. The product contains a new active constituent, fluazaindolizine.

1)The APVMA has evaluated the application and in its assessment in relation to whether the safety criteria have been met in accordance with the definition set out in section 5A of the Agvet Code, proposes to determine that:

The APVMA is satisfied that the proposed use of Salibro Reklemel active Nematicide would not be an undue hazard to the safety of people exposed to it during its handling and use.

The APVMA has conducted a risk assessment on the product and concluded that it can be used safely.

The APVMA is satisfied that the proposed use of Salibro Reklemel active Nematicide will not be an undue hazard to the safety of people using anything containing its residues.

The APVMA is satisfied that the proposed use of Salibro Reklemel active Nematicide is not likely to have an unintended effect that is harmful to animals, plants or the environment if used according to the product label directions.

2)The APVMA has evaluated the application and in its assessment in relation to whether the efficacy criteria have been met in accordance with the definition set out in section 5B of the Agvet Code, proposes to determine that:

In relation to its assessment of efficacy, the APVMA is satisfied that data from trials supporting the efficacy of the product adequately demonstrate that if used according to the product label directions, the product is effective for its proposed uses.

3)The APVMA has evaluated the application and in its assessment in relation to whether the trade criteria have been met in accordance with the definition set out in section 5C of the Agvet Code, proposes to determine that:

The APVMA is satisfied that the proposed use of Salibro Reklemel active Nematicide would not adversely affect trade between Australia and places outside Australia as the product is not for use in animals producing any major Australian export commodities.

The APVMA invites any person to submit a relevant written submission as to whether Salibro Reklemel active Nematicide should be registered. Submissions must be received by the APVMA within 28 days of the date of this notice (13 July 2021).