In progress
Click on the tabs for more information about the status of each phase in the review process. For more information about how each phase is conducted, please read about the reconsideration process.
Work Plan
Click on the tabs for more information about the status of each phase in the review process. For more information about how each phase is conducted, please read about the reconsideration process.
Chlorpyrifos-methyl Required modules and periods in months:A – 13 months (3.1 – Health 1 (toxicology) – 13 months; 7.1 – Environment 1 – 13 months)
B – 13 months (2.1 – Chemistry 1 – 13 months; 3.1 – Health 1 (worker health and safety) – 13 months; 5.2 – Residues 2 – 8 months)
C – 3 months (11.1 – Finalisation 1 – 3 months)
D – 4 months
E – not applicable
J – 3 months
X – not applicable (pending need to appoint an arbitrator under section 64)
Calculated timeframe
A + B + 2E + 3C + J + D + X = timeframe for completion
13 + 13 + 0 + 9 + 3 + 4 + 0 = 42 months
1. Nomination
Completed
1. Nomination
Phase status: Completed
Chlorpyrifos active constituents, chemical products and labels were nominated for review in response to an invitation to the public by the APVMA (then the NRA) on 1 November 1994. Eighty of the nominated chemicals, including chlorpyrifos, were included in the priority candidate review list published in the Gazette on 2 May 1995.
2. Prioritisation
Completed
2. Prioritisation
Phase status: Completed
Chlorpyrifos-methyl has been prioritised for reconsideration following completion of the reconsideration of the related chemical chlorpyrifos in 2024.
3. Scoping and work plan
Completed
3. Scoping and work plan
Phase status: Completed
The scope of the review includes reconsideration of chlorpyrifos-methyl active constituents, chemical products and labels through assessments related to toxicology, worker health and safety, chemistry, residues and trade, and environment.
4. Notice of reconsideration
In Progress
4. Notice of reconsideration
Phase status: In Progress
Notice of the reconsideration of chlorpyrifos-methyl under section 32(1) of the Agvet Code was sent to affected holders of product registrations and label approvals, and active constituent approvals on 9 June 2026. Notice of the reconsideration was also published in the APVMA Gazette of 9 June 2026 and included details on how to submit information to be considered as part of the reconsideration.
5. Assessment
Forecasted
5. Assessment
Phase status: Forecasted
The statutory period for the reconsideration is 42 months.
When the component risk assessments have been completed, the proposed regulatory decisions will be drafted.
6. Proposed regulatory decision
Forecasted
6. Proposed regulatory decision
Phase status: Forecasted
The time needed to reach a proposed regulatory decision will be estimated following closure of the call for data following notice of the reconsideration.
7. Consultation
Forecasted
7. Consultation
Phase status: Forecasted
A statutory period of 3 months for public consultation will follow publication of the proposed regulatory decision.
8. Regulatory decision
Forecasted
8. Regulatory decision
Phase status: Forecasted
Following the close of the public consultation period on the proposed regulatory decision, and consideration of submissions received, the final regulatory decision will be published.
Publication of the final regulatory decision is due by March 2030, subject to change depending on the number and complexity of submissions received.
9. Implementation
Forecasted
9. Implementation
Phase status: Forecasted
The implementation period will begin on the date the final regulatory decision is made.
Publication Archive
| Type | Title | Publication date |
|---|---|---|
| Gazette | Reconsideration of chlorpyrifos-methyl approvals and registrations | 9 June 2026 |