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What's new
New rules for agricultural and veterinary chemicals and stock food
Several changes have been made to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 1992 (external link), which controls the use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals and the manufacture and sale of stock food in Victoria.
The changes have been developed with the support of industry over the past year and took effect on 1 July 2009.
In general the changes reduce regulation, clear up administrative inconsistencies and introduce new offences to allow for DPI action in the few instances where it is necessary to protect health, the environment, animals and trade.
The leaflet below explains the key changes, but briefly they include:
- recognising Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Maximum Residue Limits for agricultural and veterinary chemicals in produce and stock food
- repealing the requirement for mandatory insurance by agricultural aircraft operators
- a new offence for selling contaminated produce
- a new offence for breaching a condition of a chemical use licence or permit.
For more details see the leaflet New rules for agricultural and veterinary chemicals and stock food (PDF 41KB).
Changes to Victoria’s 1080 bait system
1080 Bait users in Victoria can only purchase 1080 pest animal bait products from accredited retailers or authorised perishable bait manufacturers.
To purchase 1080 pest animal baits users are required to complete a 1080 training course and hold the appropriate licence or permit. For more information, contact the DPI 1080 Hotline 1300 10 1080 or visit DPI 1080.
2,4-D High Volatile Esters suspended until 30 April 2009
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has extended the suspension of registrations and label approvals for products containing 2,4-D high volatile esters (HVE).
The suspension applies to products containing 2,4-D ethyl, butyl and isobutyl esters and will be in effect until 30 April 2009.
The extension has been implemented as a means of minimising the risks of unintended, harmful effects to native vegetation and susceptible crops, associated with the use of 2,4-D high volatile ester products.
The controls already applicable to farmers operating within Victoria’s Agricultural Chemical Control Areas still apply.
For information relating to the 2,4-D high volatile ester suspension, visit APVMA (external link) or phone (02) 6210 4749.
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