Gazette.govt.nzI, Maree Zinzley, Manager Approvals, of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), acting under delegated authority from the Director-General of MPI, give notice under section 14(1) of the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997 (“Act”) that a decision has been made to reassess the following trade name products under section 29 of the Act.
Purpose of Reassessment
The purpose of the reassessment is to re-evaluate the maximum residue levels (MRLs) and withholding periods that apply when single-active abamectin-based pour on products are used in food producing species. This is being done to ensure residues from use of single-active abamectin-based pour on products are effectively managed.
Active Ingredients and Presentation: Abamectin in a non-aqueous/oily solution for topical administration.
The trade name products to be reassessed are:
| Registration Number | Trade Name | Registrant and Registrant Address |
| A011132 | BoviPor Abamectin Pour-On for Cattle and Deer | WSD Agribusiness Pty Limited, 7 Koojan Avenue, South Guildford, Perth, Western Australia 6055, Australia |
| A010875 | Donaghys Pro Abamec Pour-On | Donaghys Limited, PO Box 20449, Harewood, Christchurch 8543 |
| A011229 | Donaghys ProAbamec Gold | |
| A009765 | Bomatak A Cattle Pour On | Elanco New Zealand, PO Box 76369, Manukau, Auckland 2241 |
| A009795 | Baymec PourOn | |
| A010123 | Bomatak Abamectin Pour On | |
| A010547 | Avatar Pour On | |
| A011818 | Horizon Abamec Pour On For Cattle | Horizon Agresources (NZ) Limited, PO Box 2221, Taupo 3351 |
| A010786 | Vetmed Abamectin Pour-On | Nexan Corporation Limited, PO Box 217234, Botany Junction, Auckland 2164 |
| A011493 | Active+ Aba Pour On | |
| A007726 | Paramectin Pour-On for Cattle | Jurox New Zealand Limited, 85 Gardiner Street, Rutherford, New South Wales 2320, Australia |
| A010666 | Reflex Pour-On | Alleva Animal Health Limited, PO Box 34032, Birkenhead, Auckland 0746 |
| A010046 | Mectin Pour-On | Seneca Holdings Limited, PO Box 51212, Pakuranga 21040, Auckland |
| A011905 | Abapure | |
| A010067 | Topline | Virbac New Zealand Limited, PO Box 10305, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3241 |
Further information about the trade name products listed above, including details of their approved uses and target species, can be found on the ACVM Register at https://eatsafe.nzfsa.govt.nz/web/public/acvm-register.
Any person may make a written submission to the director-general concerning this application.
Each submission must state the trade name product(s) to which the submission pertains.
Under sections 16 and 17 of the Act, a written submission:
- must state in full the reasons for making the submission; and
- may state any decision sought on that application; and
- must be received by the director-general no later than 30 working days after the date of notification in the New Zealand Gazette.
Under section 18 of the Act, a copy of every submission will be forwarded to the applicant for the applicant’s information.
If you wish to provide a submission, please email your submission to ACVM.consultation@mpi.govt.nz. MPI encourages respondents to forward comments by email.
If you wish to forward a submission by post, the following address is:
- where submissions on this application are to be sent; and
- where requests for copies of the public information relating to the application can be sent; and
- where public information relating to the application can be viewed; and
- the director-general’s address for service:
ACVM Programmes and Appraisals, New Zealand Food Safety, Ministry for Primary Industries, PO Box 2526, Wellington 6140.
Dated at Wellington this 17th day of March 2022.
MAREE ZINZLEY, Manager Approvals, Ministry for Primary Industries (acting under delegated authority).