Completed
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.
Fenitrothion Timeframe calculation pursuant to Regulation 85 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Regulations 1995A + B + 2E + 3C + J + D + X = 25 months
A = 5 months (Environment – level 3; Toxicology – level 3*)
B = 4 months (OH&S – level 3*)
C = 3 months (Finalisation – type 1)
D = 4 months
E = 0 months
J = 3 months (consultation with jurisdictional coordinator)
X = 0 months (in any other case)
*pre-December 2022 module descriptions
1. Nomination
Completed
1. Nomination
Phase status: Completed
Fenitrothion 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 fenitrothion, were included in the priority candidate review list published in the Gazette on 2 May 1995.
2. Prioritisation
Completed
2. Prioritisation
Phase status: Completed
3. Scoping and work plan
Completed
3. Scoping and work plan
Phase status: Completed
The scope of the review includes reconsideration of fenitrothion active constituents, chemical products and labels through assessments related to toxicology, work health and safety, chemistry, residues and environment.
The work plan was first published on 1 July 2015.
4. Notice of reconsideration
Completed
4. Notice of reconsideration
Phase status: Completed
The s 32 notice of reconsideration for active constituents, chemical products and labels for fenitrothion was published in the Gazette on 3 December 1996.
The s 32 notice of reconsideration was given to holders and chemical coordinators of the states and territories on commencement of the review on 19 July 1996.
Additional s 32 notices were sent to holders on 1 July 2015 and 7 March 2024 to include all approved actives and registered products in the review.
Section 33 notices to request additional chemistry information were sent to holders on 31 August 2023.
A further s 33 notice to request additional chemistry information was sent to a holder on 22 January 2024.
5. Assessment
Completed
5. Assessment
Phase status: Completed
In 1999, the APVMA (then known as the NRA) released a fenitrothion interim review report, which summarised the outcomes of the interim chemistry and agricultural, toxicological, occupational health and safety, environmental and residues assessment reports. The APVMA took interim action in 2000–01 to reduce the risks associated with use of fenitrothion products.
In March 2004, the APVMA released the fenitrothion draft review report.
The APVMA published the draft Review Technical Report in April 2024.
6. Proposed regulatory decision
Completed
6. Proposed regulatory decision
Phase status: Completed
The APVMA published the proposed regulatory decision for the fenitrothion reconsideration in an APVMA Special Gazette on 9 April 2024.
7. Consultation
Completed
7. Consultation
Phase status: Completed
A 3 month public consultation was held for the proposed regulatory decision from 9 April 2024 through to 8 July 2024. The APVMA received 9 submissions during the public consultation period. Submissions are published on the APVMA website, excluding those which requested to remain confidential. A summary of the submissions and the APVMA’s response to the matters raised is also provided in the Fenitrothion Final Review Technical Report.
8. Final regulatory decision
Completed
8. Final regulatory decision
Phase status: Completed
The final regulatory decision was made on 15 August 2025 and published in the Gazette No 17, Tuesday 19 August 2025.
9. Implementation
Completed
9. Implementation
Phase status: Completed
Table 1: Active constituent approval that has been varied and affirmed
| Type | Approval or registration number | Name | Holder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active constituent | 44499 | Fenitrothion | SUMITOMO CHEMICAL AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED |
A deemed permit is in force that authorises possession, custody, and supply of the cancelled and varied products bearing the previously approved labels for one year from the date of cancellation. Instructions for possession, custody, use and supply are provided in the Gazette No 17, Tuesday 19 August 2025.
After 15 August 2026 fenitrothion products must bear labels containing the new label approval number. It will be an offence to have possession or custody of, or to use the following varied products bearing the previously approved label approval numbers.
Table 2: Product registrations and label approvals that have been varied and affirmed
| Approval or registration number | Name | Holder | Varied label approval number(s) that must not be used after 15 August 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46127 | Methograin Fenitrothion 1000 Insecticide | Babolna Bioenvironmental Centre Ltd | 46127/129275 |
| 50775 | Sumithion 1000EC Insecticide | Sumitomo Chemical Australia Pty Ltd | 50775/0800, 50775/0401, 50775/0110, 50775/118216, 50775/128296 |
| 56170 | Kendon Fenitrothion 1000EC Insecticide | Kendon Plant Care Pty Ltd | 56170/0702, 56170/136950 |
| 66520 | Grain-Guard Duo Insecticide | Sumitomo Chemical Australia Pty Ltd | 66520/53810 |
| 67186 | Freezone Fenitrothion Insecticide | Freezone Public Health Pty Ltd | 67186/55411 |
| 67567 | Freezone Smart Grain Dual Insecticide | Freezone Public Health Pty Ltd | 67567/56362 |
| 91551 | Titan Dual Grain Treatment | Freezone Public Health Pty Ltd | 91551/132629 |
After 15 August 2026 it will be an offence to have possession or custody of, or to use the following cancelled chemical products.
Table 3: Cancelled product registrations and label approvals
| Type of approval or registration | Approval or registration number | Name | Holder | Label approval number associated with the product | Date of cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product | 50774 | SUMITOMO SUMITHION ULV PREMIUM GRADE INSECTICIDE | Sumitomo Chemical Australia Pty Ltd | 50774/0500 | 15 August 2025 |