Public Release Summary on the evaluation of the new active constituent fenpropidin in the product SEEKER Duo Fungicide

The APVMA is considering an application for registration of the product SEEKER Duo Fungicide containing 375 g/L of the new active constituent fenpropidin and 100 g/L difenoconazole, as an emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulation. The product is intended for the control of powdery mildew in wine grapes.

We invite comments from 13 June 2023 to 11 July 2023 on whether approval of the active constituent and registration of the product should be granted.

The APVMA is able to consider comments relating to the legislative grounds, including:

Compliance and enforcement

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) regularly undertakes compliance and enforcement activities to ensure that pesticides and veterinary medicines available for use in Australia comply with national legislation and do not harm humans, animals, or the environment or risk Australia’s trade. In accordance with the legislation, the APVMA is responsible for compliance action in relation to unregistered or registered products, as well as those that are listed, exempt or reserved.

Trade Advice Notice on pyraclostrobin and fluxapyroxad in the product Merivon Fungicide for use on lemon and tangelo

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) invites comment on the proposed use of pyraclostrobin and fluxapyroxad in the product Merivon Fungicide on lemon and tangelo.

We invite written comment from 2 June 2023 to 30 June 2023 on the trade implications of this proposal.

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