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Dimetridazole
Dimetridazole is an antifungal and anti-protozoal used for the control of infection in pigs, poultry, turkeys, game birds, pigeons and other caged birds.
Dimetridazole review
Status: review completed
In 2002 the APVMA (formerly the NRA) began a review of dimetridazole because of concerns relating to occupational health and safety, residues and toxicity. This action was based on the withdrawal of dimetridazole from use in food-producing animals in several countries.
In 2007 the APVMA released the Dimetridazole Review Report and Regulatory Decision. The APVMA’s findings were that use of dimetridazole in food-producing animals posed a potential risk to human health.
To reduce the risk to the public the APVMA cancelled the use of dimetridazole in food-producing animals, and amended the labels of products used in non-food producing situations to include new safety directions and warning statements. Read a full history of the review...
For more information please contact the Chemical Review Program on (02) 6210 4749 or by email to chemrev@apvma.gov.au
Review report |
Date |
Dimetridazole Review Report and Regulatory Decision ( PDF - 692KB) |
Jun 2007 |
| Dimetridazole Review Findings Report ( PDF - 684KB) |
May 2007 |
Product search
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APVMA dimetridazole archive
Title |
Date |
| Media Release: pig and poultry treatment cancelled | Jul 2007 |
| Media Release: restrictions on pig and poultry treatment | May 2007 |
| Information for Registrants and Users | May 2006 |
| Dimetridazole Draft (Preliminary Review Findings) Report ( PDF - 804KB) |
Sep 2004 |
| Dimetridazole Review Scope Document ( PDF - 80KB) |
Jul 2002 |