• Processing studies (residues)

    Processing studies are used to support a proposal for a maximum residue limit (MRL) for a raw commodity and in some cases for a processed commodity. There is an increasing need for information about the effects of storage, peeling,…

  • Residue analytical methods (residues)

    Analytical methods are needed to generate the data on which dietary exposure assessments are based and to enforce any statutory maximum residue limits (MRLs) that may be set. Residue analyses are required for all pesticides used on…

  • Fumigants (residues)

    A fumigant is a chemical that, at normal ambient temperature and pressure, exists in the gaseous state and is lethal to the target pest.

    Fumigation is the process of releasing and dispersing a chemical so that it reaches the…

  • Grapes (residues)

    The contents of this guideline are, to some extent, covered by the processing studies, animal transfer studies, and residue trials to obtain permanent maximum residue limits for crops guidelines. However, because the grape industry is so…

  • Pastures (residues)

    Pastures vary greatly in their composition of legume and grass species. They may be either native or improved and generally consist of a mixture of various pasture species, although stands of greater than 90% species purity also exist (…

  • Reporting of residue trials (residues)

    This guideline outlines the minimum data required to support a proposal for a maximum residue limits (MRL) for registration. The report on the study must include sufficient data so that we can thoroughly understand how the study was…

  • Chemistry and manufacture data for variation of a registered agricultural chemical product

    Applicants may apply for the following variations to the particulars or conditions of registration of a registered agricultural chemical product:

    Changes to the formulation Changes to the product specifications (with or without…

  • Validation of analytical methods for active constituents and agricultural products

    Scope

    The objective of validation of an analytical method is to demonstrate that the method, when correctly applied, produces results that are fit for purpose. These guidelines describe the procedures to be carried out to validate the…

  • Variation of the particulars or conditions of approval of an approved active constituent

    General information

    Approval holders may apply for a variation to the particulars or conditions of approval of an approved agricultural active constituent, including changes to the composition and purity (including the Declaration of…

  • Date controlled agricultural chemical products

    A date-controlled agricultural chemical product is a product containing any of the following active constituents, as prescribed in Schedule 1 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Regulations 1995 (Agvet Code Regulations):

    Organisms…