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Under Safe use of pesticides in non-agricultural workplaces · made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011

Code of Practice status — possible supersession under WHS framework

Code legislation date 1 Jan 2026 From Safe use of pesticides in non-agricultural workplaces, no changes tracked yet
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NSW · Codes of Practice Safe use of pesticides in non-agricultural workplaces > Legal Status
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The 2026 'Safe use and storage of agricultural and veterinary chemicals' CoP has been finalised and published by SafeWork NSW, materially affecting whether the legacy non-agricultural pesticides code remains the operative compliance reference.
The legacy Code was issued under the repealed OHS Act 2000. SafeWork NSW has now published the finalised 2026 'Safe use and storage of agricultural and veterinary chemicals Code of Practice' (developed under WHS Act 2011) following public consultation that closed in December 2025. Additionally, from 1 July 2026, WHS Act s 26A makes compliance with an approved CoP a minimum standard for PCBUs. …
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The 2026 'Safe use and storage of agricultural and veterinary chemicals' CoP has been finalised and published by SafeWork NSW, materially affecting whether the legacy non-agricultural pesticides code remains the operative compliance reference.
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13 Aug 2026 · Guidance
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Which WHS law does this come from?

Code of Practice status — possible supersession under WHS framework is a WHS requirement set out in Safe use of pesticides in non-agricultural workplaces (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Safe use of pesticides in non-agricultural workplaces > Legal Status.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Code of Practice status — possible supersession under WHS framework is a WHS obligation under Safe use of pesticides in non-agricultural workplaces (NSW). In short, The 2026 'Safe use and storage of agricultural and veterinary chemicals' CoP has been finalised and published by SafeWork NSW, materially affecting whether the legacy non-agricultural pesticides code remains the operative compliance reference.

What changed recently?

Code of Practice status — possible supersession under WHS framework was last updated on 13 August 2026.

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Safe use of pesticides in non-agricultural workplaces Work Health and Safety Act 2011 New South Wales Australia

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First seenAug 2026