Paraquat

Paraquat is a non-selective contact herbicide. It is used for control of broad-leaved weeds and grasses in many agricultural and forestry situations, general weed control and as a defoliant and desiccant in specific crops, such as cotton and sugar cane.

Paraquat review

Status: review in progress

In 1997 the APVMA (formerly the NRA) began a review of paraquat because of concerns over the potential risk to occupational health and safety and the environment. The review will provide the APVMA with information to enable it to determine whether the registered use of paraquat should continue in Australia.

The review is expected to take several years to complete. During this time, the APVMA will carry out a comprehensive assessment of all available scientific information. Interim measures may be put in place if the APVMA determines that the identified risks are not being effectively managed in a way that protects users, workers and the consumers.

Following the assessment the APVMA will release a draft review report outlining the proposed regulatory arrangements for the future use of paraquat. There will be a public consultation period providing all members of the community with an opportunity to comment on this report before it is finalised.

The APVMA will issue a final report once the assessment of all available data is completed.

For more information please contact the Chemical Review Program on (02) 6210 4749 or by email to chemrev@apvma.gov.au

Review report	Date
No report available

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APVMA paraquat archive

Title	Date
Gazette Notice: Amended Standards for Maldison, Metiram & Paraquat Dichloride Active Constituents	Dec 2005