Propetamphos (this review has not begun)

Propetamphos is an organophosphorus (OP) veterinary insecticide and acaricide used to control ectoparasiticides on food producing and domestic animals.

Propetamphos review

Status: review to commence

In May 1995 propetamphos was nominated for review as part of the Existing Chemicals Review Program (ECRP). Propetamphos was nominated for the ECRP because of concerns over occupational health and safety, toxicity and its potential risk to the environment.

In February 2000 the NRA Expert Panel on Organophosphate Sheep Dips (the Panel) reviewed the findings of the UK Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) report, Epidemiological study of the relationship between exposure to organophosphate pesticides and indices of chronic peripheral neuropathy, and neuropsychological abnormalities in sheep farmers and dippers (July 1999). The Panel found that work practices and exposure risks differed between Australia and the UK. However, the panel could not completely rule out a link between OP exposure and long-term health effects. The panel recommended reducing worker exposure to OPs and that the APVMA (formerly the NRA) review the uses of OPs on sheep.

The APVMA intends to begin a review of propetamphos based on the findings and recommendations of the Panel. This review of propetamphos is limited to the use of sheep treatment products containing propetamphos. This review is separate from, but related to, the reviews of selected sheep ectoparasiticides. While the review of propetamphos will be conducted separately, the outcomes of this review maybe taken into consideration by related reviews.

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

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