The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published the proposed regulatory decision (proposed decision) for the reconsideration of malathion (also known as maldison), an insecticide used for the control of pests in…
- Directors update: Dr Gary Dorr and Mr Hugh Dawick APVMA performance update Visit to Mackay New product registrations Chemical review update Useful information for industry Upcoming Christmas shutdown Directors update: Dr Gary Dorr and Mr Hugh…
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- Contents Agricultural chemical products and approved labels – 1 Veterinary chemical products and approved labels – 12 Approved active constituents – 15 Amendments to the APVMA MRL Standard – 17 Proposal to amend Schedule 20 in…
The public consultation on methoxyfenozide and spinetoram in the product Intrepid Edge Insecticide for use on cotton, chickpeas, mung beans, soybeans and maize closed on 7 November 2022.
The end date for this consultation has been extended to 7 November 2022
The APVMA invites comment on the proposed use of methoxyfenozide and spinetoram in the product Intrepid Edge Insecticide for use on cotton,…
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The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is seeking feedback on its draft APVMA Strategy.
The comments received will be considered and, where appropriate, included in a revised draft. Your comments…
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Application guidance
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I want to register a new product with an existing active or new combination of approved actives
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I want to register a new product that contains a new active constituent
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I want to register a product that is based on an existing registered reference product
- I want to register an agricultural product that is similar to a registered reference product and efficacy and safety and chemistry and manufacture data is required (Item 5)
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- I want to register an agricultural product that is closely similar to a registered reference product – no further data required (Item 7)
- I want to register a veterinary product that is based on an existing registered reference product and similar efficacy, safety, chemistry and manufacture data is required (Item 5)
- I want to register a veterinary product that is based on an existing registered reference product and is closely similar and only chemistry data is required (Item 6)
- I want to register a veterinary product that is based on an existing registered reference product and is closely similar and data is not required (Item 7)
- I want to register a product that is the same as a reference product
- I want to register a product and apply for the concurrent approval of a new source of active
- I want to register or vary a product and I need information on spray drift assessment and labelling
- I want an additional marketing name for my existing registered product
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I want to vary my product to amend a restraint, contraindication, precaution or side effect statement (vet products only)
- I want to vary my product to amend a restraint, contraindication, precaution or side effect statement (vet products only) and no technical assessment is required (Item 12)
- I want to vary my product to amend a restraint, contraindication, precaution or side effect statement (vet products only) and a technical assessment is required (Item 14)
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I want to vary my product to alter the shelf life/expiry date, in-use shelf life and/or storage conditions
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I want to vary my agricultural product to alter the shelf life/expiry date, in-use shelf life and/or storage conditions
- I want to vary my agricultural product to alter the shelf life/expiry date, in-use shelf life and/or storage conditions and no technical assessment is required (Item 12)
- I want to vary my agricultural product to alter the shelf life/expiry date, in-use shelf life and/or storage conditions and a technical assessment is required (Item 14)
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I want to vary my veterinary product to alter the shelf life/expiry date, in-use shelf life and/or storage conditions
- I want to vary my veterinary product to alter the shelf life/expiry date, in-use shelf life and/or storage conditions and no technical assessment is required (Item 12)
- I want to vary my veterinary product to alter the shelf life/expiry date, in-use shelf life and/or storage conditions and a technical assessment is required (Item 14)
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I want to vary my agricultural product to alter the shelf life/expiry date, in-use shelf life and/or storage conditions
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I want to vary a re-entry or handling instruction for my product
- I want to vary a re-entry or handling instruction for my agricultural product and no technical assessment is required (Item 12)
- I want to vary a re-entry or handling instruction for my agricultural product and a technical assessment is required (Item 14)
- I want to vary a re-entry or handling instruction for my veterinary product and no technical assessment is required (Item 12)
- I want to vary a re-entry or handling instruction for my veterinary product and a technical assessment is required (Item 14)
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I want to vary a withholding period and/or export interval
- I want to vary a withholding period and/or export interval for an agricultural product and no technical assessment is required (Item 12)
- I want to vary a withholding period and/or export interval for an agricultural product and a technical assessment is required (Item 14)
- I want to vary a withholding period and/or export interval for a veterinary product and no technical assessment is required (Item 12)
- I want to vary a withholding period and/or export interval for a veterinary product and a technical assessment is required (Item 14)
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I want to vary the use of a product to include a new crop, animal species or situation
- I want to vary the use of an agricultural product to include a new crop or situation and no technical assessment is required (Item 12)
- I want to vary the use of an agricultural product to include a non-food producing crop or situation (Item 14)
- I want to vary the use of an agricultural product to include a food producing crop or situation (Item 14)
- I want to vary the use of a veterinary product to include a new animal species or situation and no data of a technical nature is required (Item 12)
- I want to vary the use of a veterinary product to include a non-food species, including companion animals (Item 14)
- I want to vary the use of a veterinary product to include a food producing animal species (Item 14)
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I want to vary the sites of product manufacture
- I want to vary the pack size of my registered product
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I want to vary the use of a product to include a new use, new application method, or new use instructions within an existing crop or situation (agricultural chemical products only)
- I want to vary the use of an agricultural product to include a new use, new application method, or new use instructions within an existing crop or situation and no technical assessment is required (Item 12)
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I want to vary the use of an agricultural product to include a new use, new application method, or new use instructions within an existing crop or situation and a technical assessment is required (Item 14)
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I want to vary my product to make a change to the product formulation
- I want to vary my agricultural product to make a change to the product formulation and a Prescribed Variation is required (Item 13A – only changes to non-active constituents in limited circumstances)
- I want to vary my agricultural product to make a change to the product formulation and no technical assessment is required (Item 12)
- I want to vary my agricultural product to make a change to the product formulation and a technical assessment is required (Item 14)
- I want to vary my veterinary product to make a change to the product formulation and a Prescribed Variation is required (Item 13A – only changes to non-active constituents in limited circumstances)
- I want to vary my veterinary product to make a change to the product formulation and no technical assessment is required (Item 12)
- I want to vary my veterinary product to make a change to the product formulation and a technical assessment is required (Item 14)
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I want to vary my product to include a new dose rate, frequency, route of administration or application method (vet products only)
- I want to vary my product to include a new dose rate, frequency, route of administration or application method (vet products only) No technical assessment is required (Item 12)
- I want to vary my veterinary product to include a new dose rate, frequency, route of administration or application method and a technical assessment is required (Item 14)
- I want to submit a timeshift application
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