<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<rss version="2.0" xml:lang="en" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" >
   <channel>
	  <title>APVMA Media Releases</title>
	  <link>http://www.apvma.gov.au/</link>
<atom:link rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="file:///O
/Website%20Management/!APVMA%20Website%20Environments/apvma-www/rss/media.rss"/>
<description>Media Releases about the regulation of agricultural and veterinary chemicals in Australia.</description>
<dc:subject>Pesticides, Veterinary Medicines, Chemical Regulation, Media</dc:subject>
<dc:subject>Government &amp; Organizations National</dc:subject>
	  <language>en</language>
<dc:rights>Copyright 2010</dc:rights>
	  <managingEditor>communications@apvma.gov.au (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)</managingEditor>
      <webMaster>webmaster@apvma.gov.au</webMaster>
      <ttl>240</ttl>
      <lastBuildDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:07:10 GMT</lastBuildDate>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:07:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <generator>RSS DreamFeeder v 2.5.2</generator>
   
<item>
<title>Diuron suspension to continue pending final decision</title>
<description>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has extended the suspension of certain diuron registered products until 30 November 2012. The APVMA has also finalised its review of diuron for a number of products that are not subject to further outcomes of the environmental assessment.</description>
<content:encoded>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has extended the suspension of certain diuron registered products until 30 November 2012. The APVMA has also finalised its review of diuron for a number of products that are not subject to further outcomes of the environmental assessment.</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.apvma.gov.au/news_media/media_releases/2012/mr2012-01.php</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:06:23 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">data:text/plain,manual:1332832030166:328497426229:file:///O
/Website%20Management/!APVMA%20Website%20Environments/apvma-www/rss/media.rss</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title>Chemical regulator suspends diuron to protect waterways</title>
<description>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has today suspended the use of diuron in high risk situations to protect aquatic ecosystems.</description>
<content:encoded>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has today suspended the use of diuron in high risk situations to protect aquatic ecosystems.



</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.apvma.gov.au/news_media/media_releases/2011/mr2011-06.php</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:38:47 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">data:text/plain,manual:1322455219991:7392296604798857:http://www.apvma.gov.au/rss/media.rss</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title>Annual report shows a responsive regulator in changing times</title>
<description>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) 2010-11 Annual Report tabled in Parliament today reflects an organisation promoting consistent, predictable and transparent decision-making whilst undergoing a period of legislative and environmental change.</description>
<content:encoded>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) 2010-11 Annual Report tabled in Parliament today reflects an organisation promoting consistent, predictable and transparent decision-making whilst undergoing a period of legislative and environmental change.</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.apvma.gov.au/news_media/media_releases/2011/mr2011-05.php</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:49:43 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">data:text/plain,manual:1319611808132:5377410603423386:http://www.apvma.gov.au/rss/media.rss</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title>Use of the insecticide dimethoate suspended on many food crops</title>
<description>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has today suspended the use of dimethoate on a number of food crops due to potential dietary risks.</description>
<content:encoded>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has today suspended the use of dimethoate on a number of food crops due to potential dietary risks.</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.apvma.gov.au/news_media/media_releases/2011/mr2011-04.php</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:30:20 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">data:text/plain,manual:1317860150489:9547348630018028:http://www.apvma.gov.au/rss/media.rss</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title>APVMA to examine Noosa Fish Health Investigation Taskforce final report</title>
<description>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has today received a copy of the Queensland Government’s final report of the Noosa Fish Health Investigation Taskforce.</description>
<content:encoded>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has today received a copy of the Queensland Government’s final report of the Noosa Fish Health Investigation Taskforce.</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.apvma.gov.au/news_media/media_releases/2011/mr2011-03.php</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:21:40 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">data:text/plain,manual:1307507002012:5369276466114841:http://www.apvma.gov.au/rss/media.rss</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title>Chemical regulator takes action against naphthalene flakes to protect human health</title>
<description>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has taken action to stop supply of naphthalene loose flake products in retail outlets.</description>
<content:encoded>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has taken action to stop supply of naphthalene loose flake products in retail outlets.</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.apvma.gov.au/news_media/media_releases/2011/mr2011-02.php</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:34:36 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">data:text/plain,manual:1307410510352:7321001054434734:http://www.apvma.gov.au/rss/media.rss</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title>APVMA proposes permanent restrictions on carbendazim use</title>
<description>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines (APVMA) has today outlined its proposed regulatory action for the fungicide carbendazim. Carbendazim is currently being reviewed because of OH&amp;S, residues in food and public health concerns.</description>
<content:encoded>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines (APVMA) has today outlined its proposed regulatory action for the fungicide carbendazim. Carbendazim is currently being reviewed because of OH&amp;S, residues in food and public health concerns.</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.apvma.gov.au/news_media/media_releases/2011/mr2011-01.php</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 01:19:05 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">data:text/plain,manual:1304990397601:6604653194844922:http://www.apvma.gov.au/rss/media.rss</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title>Western Australian company breaches pesticide laws</title>
<description>A Western Australian chemical import and distribution company was fined on Friday 26 November for a serious breach of the Australian agricultural and veterinary chemical laws.</description>
<content:encoded>A Western Australian chemical import and distribution company was fined on Friday 26 November for a serious breach of the Australian agricultural and veterinary chemical laws.</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.apvma.gov.au/news_media/media_releases/2010/mr2010-14.php</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:15:44 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">data:text/plain,manual:1289862969450:558328:http://www.apvma.gov.au/rss/media.rss</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title>Registration of Endosulfan Cancelled in Australia</title>
<description>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) today advises that it has cancelled the registration of the insecticide endosulfan.</description>
<content:encoded>The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) today advises that it has cancelled the registration of the insecticide endosulfan.</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.apvma.gov.au/news_media/media_releases/2010/mr2010-12.php</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 01:45:12 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">data:text/plain,manual:1285814738547:13:http://www.apvma.gov.au/rss/media.rss</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title>Regulator highlights the risks of buying vet medicines from overseas websites</title>
<description>Pet owners need to be aware that buying veterinary medicines from overseas websites may cost them more than they think.</description>
<content:encoded>Pet owners need to be aware that buying veterinary medicines from overseas websites may cost them more than they think.</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.apvma.gov.au/news_media/media_releases/2010/mr2010-11.php</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:44:31 GMT</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">data:text/plain,manual:1285814703059:9941155891667256:http://www.apvma.gov.au/rss/news.rss</guid>
</item>

   </channel>
   <!-- LastBuildDate: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:07:10 GMT -->
   <!-- RSSDreamFeederSettings: rights=Copyright+2010&category=Government+%26+Organizations&subcategory=National
&basicfeedtype=RTF&feedtype=T&feedformat=R&formatversion=R020&language=en&encodi
ng=UTF%2D8&contentsource=M&updatemethod=M&explicit=no&sitename=Test&siteroot=fil
e%3A%2F%2F%2FO%7C%2F!APVMA+Website+Environments%2Fapvma%2Dwww%2F&baseurl=http%3A
%2F%2Fwww.apvma.gov.au%2F&servermodel=NONE&testingbaseurl=http%3A%2F%2Flocalhost
%2F&scope=dir&retainentries=1&mmtemps=1&matchfilemethod=contains&capture=mod&hea
duse=1&headmatchtype=tag&storymatchtype=tag&authormatchtype=tag&enclosurematchty
pe=tag&thumbnailmatchtype=tag&keywordsmatchtype=tag&storyimagematchtype=tag&link
matchtype=file&datematchtype=filemod&storyimageplacement=before&storyimagealignm
ent=left&ver=2.5.2&storyuse=1&dateuse=1&linkuse=1&enclosureuse=0&thumbnailuse=0&
storyimageuse=0&maxstories=10&filetypes=htm(l)&title=APVMA+Media+Releases&descri
ption=Media+Releases+about+the+regulation+of+agricultural+and+veterinary+chemica
ls+in+Australia.&author=Australian+Pesticides+and+Veterinary+Medicines+Authority
&authoremail=communications%40apvma.gov.au&webmasteremail=webmaster%40apvma.gov.
au&keywords=Pesticides%2C+Veterinary+Medicines%2C+Chemical+Regulation%2C+Media&p
ath=file%3A%2F%2F%2FO%7C%2FWebsite+Management%2F!APVMA+Website+Environments%2Fap
vma%2Dwww%2Frss%2Fmedia.rss&lifetime=240
 -->
</rss>

