201Uses of methyl bromide

201 Uses of methyl bromide

(1) The uses of methyl bromide are as follows: (a) for QPS uses; (b) for non‑QPS uses; (c) as a feedstock; (d) for laboratory and analytical uses.

Note: Section 7 of the Act defines feedstock as an intermediate substance which is used to manufacture other chemicals.

(2) Methyl bromide is used for a QPS use if: (a) it is applied by, or with the authorisation of, a Commonwealth, State or Territory authority to prevent the introduction, establishment or spread of a pest or disease in Australia, a State or a Territory; or (b) it is applied to a commodity, before it is exported, to meet the requirements of the importing country or a law of the Commonwealth. (3) Methyl bromide is used for a non‑QPS use if it is used other than for any of the following: (a) for a QPS use; (b) as a feedstock; (c) for laboratory and analytical uses.