APVMA publishes proposed decision on the reconsideration of fenitrothion

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published its proposed decision on the reconsideration of fenitrothion, an insecticide used for the control of pests in agricultural situations. This includes the control of locusts and grasshoppers in pasture and cereal crops, and as a grain protectant for stored cereal grains. 

The APVMA is proposing to: 

• vary and affirm the active constituent approval 

• vary and affirm chemical product registrations and associated labels where at least one use pattern is proposed to be supported 

• cancel one chemical product registration and associated label approvals. 

The proposed decision includes consideration of all current active constituents, chemical products and associated labels. 

A summary of fenitrothion uses, which are proposed to be supported or not supported, are available on the APVMA website. A summary of the underlying risk assessments has also been published in the Review Technical report. 

Public consultation on the proposed decision is open for 3 months and will close on 8 July 2024. The APVMA Special Gazette, 9 April 2024 includes more information about the proposed decision and how to make a submission.