Dimethoate products suspended as of 6 October 2011

Dimethoate products suspended as of 6 October 2011

The APVMA has announced a 12 month suspension effective immediately.  Dimethoate may be used until petal drop (flowering). Please read clearly the details on the APVMA web site information at dimethoate review webpage.

Suspension of most dimethoate uses

On 6 October 2011 the APVMA suspended the use of dimethoate on a number of food crops due to potential dietary risks. The suspension period lasts for 12 months and prohibits:

• use of dimethoate on certain horticultural crops
• use on all food producing plants in the home garden
• supply and possession of dimethoate products unless they carry the new instructions for use.

The suspension follows the release of the 2011 Dimethoate Residues and Dietary Risk Assessment Report (August) which found that its use on many crops could exceed the recommended public health standard (the Acute Reference Dose).

Download the 2011 Dimethoate Residues and Dietary Risk Assessment Report - August (PDF, 2.03Mb) | (DOC, 1.82Mb)