The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) commenced assessment of 622 new applications, and finalised 727 applications for product registration, active approval, and permits.
Overall timeframe performance remained steady in the March quarter 2021, with 92% of applications completed on time.
On-time assessment of major product applications in the March quarter 2021 is at 96%, down from 97% in the December quarter 2020, with pesticide major applications at 98% and veterinary medicines increasing to 95%.
Work in progress for products, actives, and permits decreased to 1,013 in March quarter 2021, down from 1,121 in the December quarter 2020.