Registrations and permits

Search the APVMA databases to find registered products and permits for use.

Before an agricultural or veterinary chemical product can be legally supplied, sold, or used in Australia it must be registered by the APVMA.

How to apply for a permit – Permits allow for the use of chemicals in a way that is contrary to the label instructions or other approved uses.

Guidance for applicants on what data and information is required to support an application.

A label must comply with the requirements of the Labelling Standard or, if there is no Labelling Standard, the Agricultural or Veterinary Labelling Codes made by the APVMA.

The APVMA oversees certain aspects of the importation and exportation of agvet chemicals.

A holder is the person entered in the APVMA's file as the holder of an active constituent approval, agvet chemical product registration, label approval, permit approval or manufacturing licence. A nominated agent can act on behalf of the holder.

Australian Government departments and agencies other than the APVMA may have requirements relating to agvet chemicals.

The APVMA can use information obtained by it from any source for the purpose of performing any of its functions or exercising any of its powers under the Agvet Code and the Agvet Code Regulations.

Our tailored guidance for applicants provide the information you need to lodge the right application, with the right data and supporting evidence to meet APVMA criteria.

Information about the different assistance and guidance we can provide to applicants.

If you are unsatisfied with a decision made by the APVMA, you may be able to seek review of the decision. Learn more about the process.

For many applications, we are required to publish a summary of the application once the applicant has been notified that it has been accepted for assessment.