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Final fenthion review decision
Most products containing the chemical fenthion are now cancelled bringing to a close the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority’s reconsideration of this chemical.
A final report, published by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (the APVMA) today, outlines the reasons for the final decision and takes into account submissions from governments, growers and the community. It brings together the outcomes of all risk assessments done to date, including toxicology, residues in food, worker exposure and environmental effects.