A More Targeted Approach to Pre-Application Support for Agvet Chemical Applicants The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has introduced a revised approach to its Pre-Application Assistance (PAA) service, limiting the circumstances under which new PAA requests will generally be accepted. The change aims to help the APVMA allocate its scientific, regulatory and administrative […]
New Workplace Exposure Limit Effective from 1 December 2026 Safe Work Australia (SWA) will replace the current Workplace Exposure Standard (WES) for phosphine with a lower Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) on December 1, 2026. Some states have stated that they may postpone implementation beyond this deadline. Employers must take reasonable steps to protect workers from […]
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of New Zealand has declared ‘an immediate ban’ i.e. from 22nd October 2026 on two pesticides, Fenthion and Propoxur Phat were previously used for flea control and other pest management purposes. Following a formal reevaluation of their dangers, the decision-making committee has withdrawn all approvals for these active ingredients and […]
The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) has issued an emergency license permitting the use of Abamectin based pest control products for the management of Persea mites in avocados in an effort to assist avocado growers and protect crop health. At the Board of Management’s 195th meeting on September 30, 2026, the decision was finalized. Members […]