APVMA decision on paraquat and diquat

APVMA decision on paraquat and diquat

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) released its final decision on paraquat and diquat on 23 June, following a comprehensive 30-year review by the independent regulator.

The decision confirms that products containing paraquat and diquat will remain approved for use, subject to significant new restrictions on application rates and permitted uses.

New registration conditions will apply to the labels of all paraquat and diquat products manufactured from 23 June, while existing stock will be phased out during a two-year transition period. This transition period provides an important opportunity for industry to prepare for the new restrictions and the implementation of updated occupational health and safety measures.

Melons Australia will work closely with affected businesses, registrants and other stakeholders to determine where the lower application rates can continue to be used effectively and to identify alternatives where gaps arise.

The full decision can be found here final decision regarding paraquat and diquat.

This article appears as part of the 3 July 2026 issue of Guacamole, our e-Newsletter.