The APVMA commenced assessment of 1004 new applications, and finalised 1016 applications for product registration, active approval, and permits.
Overall timeframe performance remained steady in the September 2020 quarter, with 94% of applications completed on time.
On-time assessment of major product applications in the September 2020 quarter is at 92%, up from 88% in the June 2020 quarter, with pesticide major applications at 94% and veterinary medicines at 90%.
Work in progress for products, actives, and permits increased to 1253 in the September 2020 quarter, down from 1265 in the June 2020 quarter.