Agsafe

Agsafe is an independent subsidiary of CropLife Australia (the national body for the plant science industry). Agsafe implements three industry stewardship programs, The Agsafe Guardian Program, drumMuster and ChemClear^®

The Agsafe Guardian Program

The aim of this program is to ensure that there is responsibility & regulatory compliance throughout the supply chain. The Guardian program has received authorisation for the Code of Conduct from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) enabling the imposition of sanctions on members who do not meet their accreditation obligations. Click here to view the current ACCC authorisation.

The Agsafe Guardian program applies to the safe storage, handling, transport and sale of agricultural and veterinary chemicals from the place of manufacture through to the point of sale. A flow on effect of responsible advice from trained and accredited staff selling agricultural and veterinary chemicals is expected to positively influence their safe and effective end use.

DrumMUSTER

Agsafe Limited has been commissioned to implement the drumMUSTER component of the Industry Waste Reduction Scheme. drumMUSTER is the national program for the collection and recycling of empty, cleaned, non-returnable crop protection and animal health chemical containers. More information about the program can be found at www.drummuster.com.au/

ChemClear^®

Is the Industry funded national program for the collection and disposal of unwanted currently registered rural chemicals. The objective of the program is to minimise the accumulation of unwanted rural chemicals on farm which may create potential risks to the environment, public health and trade; The program features a web based booking system and free call number. More information about the program can be found at www.chemclear.com.au/

Summary

Producers, suppliers and regulators need to be aware of the threats of product misuse, dangerous workplace health and safety and undesirable environmental practices to people, environment and trade. Consumer and community expectations demand best management practice solutions. Risk management and regulatory compliance are integral to success in the marketplace.

Agsafe stewardship programs assist businesses within the supply chain to manage their risk by promoting the necessary procedures for compliance and demonstrating duty of care in the handling, storage, transportation, recommendation, and by providing post consumer waste collection and disposal services to minimise OH&S risk, comply with food safety standards through QA programs and meet regulatory requirements.