Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) (external site)

APVMA administers the National Registration Scheme for agricultural and veterinary chemicals. The scheme registers and regulates the manufacture and supply of all pesticides and veterinary medicines used in Australia, up to and including the point of sale.

SA Department of Health (Environmental Health Branch) (external site)

SA Department of Health manages public health-related issues involving the sale, supply, possession, labelling, storage, transport and disposal of drugs and certain chemicals. It administers the licensing requirements for commercial pesticide applicators. It also licenses the sellers of Schedule 7 poisons (Dangerous Poisons) and requires that these products are sold only to persons possessing prescribed chemical use competencies.

SafeWork SA (external site)

SafeWork SA regulates both occupational health, safety and welfare (OHSW) in workplaces and also the transport, storage and handling of dangerous substances.

OHSW regulations describe how hazardous substances should be properly managed in the workplace so that work-related illness or disease arising from exposure to hazardous substances can be prevented.

The Dangerous Substances Act and Regulations control the transport, storage and handling of dangerous substances. Flammable, toxic and corrosive chemicals may be classed as dangerous substances.

Environment Protection Authority (EPA) (external site)

EPA has primary responsibility for pollution control in SA. A person must not undertake an activity that pollutes, or might pollute, the environment unless the person takes all reasonable and practical measures to prevent or minimize any resulting environmental harm. In conjunction with other relevant State Government Departments, EPA has developed a comprehensive reference document on pesticide use.

EPA Guidelines for Responsible Pesticide Use (PDF, 870 kB)

CropLife Australia (external site)

CropLife Australia represents the developers, registrants, manufacturers and formulators of plant science solutions for use in agriculture and the management of pests in other settings. Its website contains practical and technical information related to biotechnology, pesticides and veterinary medicines.

Commercial Pesticide Applicators

Industry Associations

• Aerial Agricultural Association of Australia (external site)
• SA Groundsprayers Association (external site)

Licensing: SA Department of Health (external site)

Disposal of Containers and Waste (external sites)

drumMuster

EPA Household Hazards brochure (PDF, 377 kB)

Zero Waste SA Household and Farm Chemical Collection Program

ChemClear