• Carbofuran

    Chemical class Carbamate insecticide Chemical Structure CAS Number 1563-66-2 Mode of action 1A – Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors Target pests White rice stem borers, leafhoppers and budworm (…

  • Cyanazine and simazine—priority 3

    Chemical class Triazine herbicides Chemical Structure

    Cyanazine

    Simazine

    CAS Number

    Cyanazine—21725-46-2

    Simazine—122-34-9 Mode of action C…

  • Phorate—priority 4

    Chemical class Organophosphorus insecticide Chemical Structure CAS Number 298-02-2 Mode of action 1B – Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors Target pests Sucking insects Hosts…

  • Propargite

    Chemical class Organosulfur miticide Chemical Structure CAS Number 2312-35-8 Mode of action 12C – Inhibitors of mitochondrial ATP synthase Target pests Various mite species Hosts…

  • Guidelines for the registration of agricultural adjuvant products

    Introduction

    An agricultural adjuvant is generally described as any substance (other than water) that is added to an agricultural chemical product to alter its physico-chemical properties and/or improve its efficacy. As the intended use of…

  • Importing agricultural or veterinary chemicals

    Approved agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemical products and active constituents are identified by an Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) or NRA registration number on the label. Without the approval of the…

  • END product FAQs

    Applications and registrations

    Can the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) tell me whether my ingredient is on one of the recognised lists of excluded nutritional or digestive (END) products?…

  • Using chemicals correctly

    The simple rule for people using agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals is always follow the label safety and use instructions.

    The full range of risks are considered during the registration process with the Australian Pesticides and…

  • Using chemicals

    Many people use agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals on a regular basis while others use them rarely. No matter how often you use chemical products, or which ones you use, the important thing to remember is to follow the safety and use…

  • Workplace health and safety

    The APVMA undertakes a robust chemical assessment of agvet products during the registration process—including scientifically evaluating occupational health and safety (OHS) risks. The simple rule is to always follow the safety and use instructions as…