Australia paused the use of a common berry pesticide after rising consumption increased potential exposure, especially for young children. Australia’s agricultural regulator has temporarily halted the ...

A range of tropical fruit including mangoes and avocados are now no longer allowed to be dipped in dimethoate, a neurotoxin banned in Europe but still used in some countries as an insecticide. The ...

Shipments of mangoes to Western Australia from the Northern Territory and Queensland could be halted as a result of a proposal to ban the use of a significant pesticide. The pesticide's suspension ...

Australia's regulator has suspended use of a common pesticide used on blueberries, raspberries and blackberries known as dimethoate. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates.

A national regulator has raised concerns about a chemical used on popular berries that is potentially harmful to young children. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) ...

Australia's chemical regulator has paused a pesticide used on berries due to increased consumption, particularly by children. Dimethoate, an insecticide, now faces stricter rules, requiring a 14-day ...

Australia’s regulator has suspended use of a common pesticide used on blueberries, raspberries and blackberries known as dimethoate. But this year-long suspension isn’t due to any new information ...

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Ian Musgrave has received funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council to study adverse reactions to herbal medicines and has previously been funded by the Australian Research Council ...