• Search products and permits

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

  • Chemical product registration

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

  • Applying for permits

    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.

  • Data guidelines

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

  • Labelling Codes

    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.

  • Import and export

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

  • Holders and nominated agents

    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.

  • Other government requirements

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

  • Limits on use and disclosure of information

    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.

  • Application guidance

    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.

  • Get assistance

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

  • Seek review of a decision

    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.

  • Application summaries

    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.