The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has continued to maintain its strong performance in the September quarter 2022, finalising 96.9% of product, active and permit applications within timeframe.
In September quarter 2022, the APVMA finalised in timeframe:
- 94.4% of pesticide applications
- 99.5% of veterinary medicines applications
- 96.8% of active constituent applications.
The APVMA has continued to demonstrate improvements in the processing of permit applications (excluding emergency), with 94.9% completed in timeframe, compared to 80.2% in the September quarter 2021.
The APVMA remains committed to providing Australians with timely access to safe and effective agricultural and veterinary chemical products and supporting biosecurity readiness through the timely processing of emergency permit applications.