In addition to the standard labelling requirements, labels on complementary animal health products must also carry the following information, as applicable.

4. Statement of claims for use

Refer to the APVMA guidelines for more information about the criteria and data requirements for complementary animal health products.

4.1. Veterinary herbal and marine-derived remedies

The product label of veterinary herbal and marine-derived remedies must clearly identify the product as a complementary animal health product, that is:

This product is registered as a complementary animal health product
May be of benefit for improving or promoting [organ/system] health or production or performance
  • the summary claim on the main panel of the label must clearly state the following as the first statement:
  • followed by a general health claim, such as: