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Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority

Coverage of Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 23 · 06:02 UTCMost recent: Jul 25 · 04:59 UTC
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  • HEALTHJul 25 · 04:59 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Herbicide banned in 70 countries to be pulled from sale in Australia by chemical maker

    Syngenta will stop selling paraquat in Australia after new regulations made it 'commercially unviable'. The decision follows restrictions on the herbicide, linked to Parkinson’s disease, announced by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.

  • HEALTHJun 23 · 06:02 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Paraquat will continue to be used in Australia despite 70 countries banning weedkiller over Parkinson’s disease fears

    Paraquat remains legal in Australia despite being banned in over 70 countries due to Parkinson’s disease concerns. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) approved tighter controls, including phasing out backpack sprayers, after a decades-long review. Sygenta, the herbicide manufacturer, had reservations since the 1970s, while Parkinson’s groups and scientists argue there is a strong correlation between direct exposure and Parkinson’s incidence.