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<title>Chemical regulator suspends diuron to protect waterways</title>
<description>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has today suspended the use of diuron in high risk situations to protect aquatic ecosystems.</description>
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<title>Annual report shows a responsive regulator in changing times</title>
<description>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) 2010-11 Annual Report tabled in Parliament today reflects an organisation promoting consistent, predictable and transparent decision-making whilst undergoing a period of legislative and environmental change.</description>
<content:encoded>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) 2010-11 Annual Report tabled in Parliament today reflects an organisation promoting consistent, predictable and transparent decision-making whilst undergoing a period of legislative and environmental change.</content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:49:43 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Use of the insecticide dimethoate suspended on many food crops</title>
<description>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has today suspended the use of dimethoate on a number of food crops due to potential dietary risks.</description>
<content:encoded>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has today suspended the use of dimethoate on a number of food crops due to potential dietary risks.</content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:30:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>APVMA to examine Noosa Fish Health Investigation Taskforce final report</title>
<description>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has today received a copy of the Queensland Government’s final report of the Noosa Fish Health Investigation Taskforce.</description>
<content:encoded>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has today received a copy of the Queensland Government’s final report of the Noosa Fish Health Investigation Taskforce.</content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:21:40 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Chemical regulator takes action against naphthalene flakes to protect human health</title>
<description>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has taken action to stop supply of naphthalene loose flake products in retail outlets.</description>
<content:encoded>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has taken action to stop supply of naphthalene loose flake products in retail outlets.</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.apvma.gov.au/news_media/media_releases/2011/mr2011-02.php</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:34:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>APVMA proposes permanent restrictions on carbendazim use</title>
<description>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines (APVMA) has today outlined its proposed regulatory action for the fungicide carbendazim. Carbendazim is currently being reviewed because of OH&amp;S, residues in food and public health concerns.</description>
<content:encoded>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines (APVMA) has today outlined its proposed regulatory action for the fungicide carbendazim. Carbendazim is currently being reviewed because of OH&amp;S, residues in food and public health concerns.</content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 01:19:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Western Australian company breaches pesticide laws</title>
<description>A Western Australian chemical import and distribution company was fined on Friday 26 November for a serious breach of the Australian agricultural and veterinary chemical laws.</description>
<content:encoded>A Western Australian chemical import and distribution company was fined on Friday 26 November for a serious breach of the Australian agricultural and veterinary chemical laws.</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.apvma.gov.au/news_media/media_releases/2010/mr2010-14.php</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:15:44 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Registration of Endosulfan Cancelled in Australia</title>
<description>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) today advises that it has cancelled the registration of the insecticide endosulfan.</description>
<content:encoded>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) today advises that it has cancelled the registration of the insecticide endosulfan.</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.apvma.gov.au/news_media/media_releases/2010/mr2010-12.php</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 01:45:12 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Regulator highlights the risks of buying vet medicines from overseas websites</title>
<description>Pet owners need to be aware that buying veterinary medicines from overseas websites may cost them more than they think.</description>
<content:encoded>Pet owners need to be aware that buying veterinary medicines from overseas websites may cost them more than they think.</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.apvma.gov.au/news_media/media_releases/2010/mr2010-11.php</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:44:31 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Call for retailers to remove quintozene products from sale</title>
<description>Manufacturers of the agricultural chemical, quintozene have initiated a voluntary recall following the suspension of all quintozene products in April by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).</description>
<content:encoded>Manufacturers of the agricultural chemical, quintozene have initiated a voluntary recall following the suspension of all quintozene products in April by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.apvma.gov.au/news_media/media_releases/2010/mr2010-10.php</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 05:12:29 GMT</pubDate>
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