Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—February 2026) Instrument 2026
27Statement—an anticholinesterase compound
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27 Statement—an anticholinesterase compound
(1) If the poison is an organophosphorus compound or carbamate for pesticidal use or for the treatment of animals, the following expression:
AN ANTICHOLINESTERASE COMPOUND
must be written immediately below the approved name or the list of declared contents on the label.
(2) This section does not apply to:
(a) dazomet, mancozeb, metiram, propineb, thiram, tri‑allate, zineb or ziram; or
(b) an organophosphorus compound or carbamate contained in impregnated plastic resin strips, medallions or granules; or
(c) an organophosphorus compound or carbamate contained in a pressurised spray pack for household use.