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Chemical producer discontinues distribution of contentious herbicide
Syngenta, the manufacturer of paraquat, has declared its intention to cease sales of the fast-acting herbicide in both Australia and New Zealand. This decision follows the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) implementing new restrictions on paraquat usage last month, although it did not impose an outright ban despite ongoing concerns about its potential…
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Regulators Explain How a ‘500-Fold’ Surge in Pesticide Residue Can Be Considered Safe
In 2021, Australian authorities became the first globally to examine the safety of Syngenta’s new pesticide, isocycloseram. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) stated, “At this stage, there are no approvals for this active constituent, or any product registrations anywhere in the world,” in its public summary. Currently, the APVMA is suggesting an…
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Breaking News: Chemical Authority Greenlights Limited Application of Debated Herbicide Paraquat
The Australian regulator responsible for pesticides has given the green light for the limited use of paraquat, a herbicide that has faced scrutiny due to its association with Parkinson’s disease. Today, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) announced the findings of its extensive review of paraquat, concluding that it can still be utilized…