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Substances Not Permitted for use on Food-Producing Animals in Australia

The following substances are not permitted for use on food-producing animals in Australia:

  • Carbadox
  • Chloramphenicol
  • Clenbuterol (except for tocolysis as per APVMA approved label)
  • Diethylstilboestrol and related compounds (hexoestrol, dienoestrol)
  • Nitrofurans (including furazolidone and nitrofurazone)
  • Nitroimidazoles (except dimetridazole for use on birds not intended for human consumption and breeders as per APVMA approved label)
  • Phenylbutazone
  • Salbutamol
  • Thyrostats (e.g. Thiouracil)

Contact the Veterinary product coordinator

Veterinary Products

Information about application categories, fees, registration guidelines, Public Release Summaries and variations to registration.

Phone: +61 2 6210 4726

Email: #Vet_Products_Coordinator@apvma.gov.au