The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) received 587 new applications in December quarter 2021 and processed 773 applications for product registration, active approval and permits.
Overall timeframe performance increased in December quarter 2021, with 97.9% of applications processed on time, up from 94.7% in September quarter 2021.
On-time assessment of major product applications in December quarter 2021 is at 97.6%, with 98.8% of pesticide major applications and 95.6% of veterinary medicines processed within timeframe.
Work in process for products, actives, and permits decreased to 985 in December quarter 2021, down from 1,166 in September quarter 2021.
