APVMA - Review timeframes for paraquat and diquat extended

Following a high volume of submissions during the public consultation process, the APVMA has revised timeframes for the publication of the final regulatory decision on paraquat and diquat from the second quarter of 2025 to fourth quarter of 2025.

The APVMA is committed to undertaking a rigorous evidence-based review process, and must consider all relevant information before delivering a final regulatory decision. As a result, timeframes have been extended so that we can appropriately consider and analyse the large volume of submissions and new data.

The APVMA thanks everyone who engaged constructively during the consultation period, particularly those who provided new information through their submissions.

The Chemical Review Team continues to progress this review and all other remaining chemical reconsiderations subject to the Ministerial Direction on Chemical Reviews given by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt, in July 2023.

Stakeholders with questions about the above decision may contact:

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority

GPO Box 574

Canberra ACT 2601 Australia

Email: enquiries@apvma.gov.au