The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) commenced assessment of 884 new applications, and finalised 1,019 applications for product registration, active approval, and permits.
Overall timeframe performance remained steady in the December quarter 2020, with 96% of applications completed on time.
On-time assessment of major product applications in the December quarter 2020 is at 97%, up from 92% in the September 2020 quarter, with pesticide major applications at 99% and veterinary medicines at 93%.
Work in progress for products, actives, and permits decreased to 1,121 in the December quarter 2020, down from 1,253 in the September quarter 2020.
