• Update to guidelines for determining a minor use

    Background

    The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is reviewing and updating the guidelines for determining a minor use, to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose in a modern regulatory environment.

    The APVMA is…

  • Information for farmers

    When using any chemical in your home or farm, the simple rule is to always follow the safety and use directions on the label. Be aware – rules around the use of some chemicals can differ from state to state, so it’s always best to check the label and…

  • Guidance for preparing information lists

    General information

    This document provides guidance on how to compile an information list (previously known as a data list). It provides clarity about the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority's (APVMA) expectations…

  • Product regulation according to risk

    Agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals are regulated according to their risks – a combination of both the likelihood of being exposed to the chemicals and the potential effects of the exposure.

    The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary…

  • Risk management

    The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) manages potential risks posed by agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals by, among other things, imposing conditions on approvals or registrations, and by requiring that…

  • Corporate Plan 2023–24

    Introduction

    As the Accountable Authority of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), we the Board present the APVMA Corporate Plan 2023–24, which covers the period 2023–24 to 2026–27, as required under…

  • Audits – frequently asked questions

    How might I be identified for an audit?

    Audits can be conducted on a targeted or proactive basis.

    Targeted audits are where entities are identified through an assessment of non-compliance risk. This risk is identified using a…

  • Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code requests

    What documents can be accessed?

    A person may submit an Agvet Code request to:

    inspect, or seek a copy or extract or part of, the Record of Approved Active Constituents for Chemical Productsiinspect, or seek a copy or extract or part of, the Register…

  • Holders to notify the APVMA of new information

    Holders are required to notify the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) of new information under section 161 of the Schedule to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994 (Agvet Code).

    A…

  • Mometamax Ultra Ear Drops Suspension for Dogs containing posaconazole

    The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is considering an application for approval of the new active constituent posaconazole and registration of the product Mometamax Ultra Ear Drops Suspension for Dogs, containing 2.1 mg…