Information for the Community

Community Consultative Committee

The APVMA's Community Consultative Committee (CCC) provides a vehicle for effective two-way communication between the national chemical regulator and community representatives concerned about pesticides and veterinary medicines.

For the APVMA to operate to best effect it is vital that it be able to respond to current and emerging issues and areas of concern that the community has with the regulation of these chemicals. It is equally important that the community be kept fully informed of the rationale that underpins regulatory decisions. The Committee provides a valuable means for the dissemination of information on such key issues back to the community.

Read about the CCC's purpose, objectives and membership

CCC Achievements

Each year the CCC's achievements are reported in the APVMA's Annual Report

Related information

Chemical reviews

Products and Active Constituents

Registering products - an overview - what is registered? what is not registered? Why? What assessments are done.
Database of registered products (Pubcris)
Product Recalls and other Compliance action
Permits to use in particular circumstances
Active constituents (the chemical constituents of products)

Safe use of chemicals

Export Slaughter Intervals and Withholding Periods
Reporting an adverse experience with a veterinary or agricultural product.
Material Safety Data Sheet -MSDS Are available from chemical suppliers when you purchase products. Suppliers are required to have these sheets available. Alternatively, obtain a copy from the product manufacturer or download from the internet.
Maximum residue limits
Residues - questions and answers
How to read the label
Safe disposal of used chemical containers
Report on antimicrobials sold in Australia 1999-2002
Pool and Spa sanitisers

APVMA announces regulatory changes for veterinary antibiotic
23 November 2004

The APVMA has released the final review report for CCA timber treatments and draft report for atrazine for comment.

APVMA and the Law

the LAW of pesticides and veterinary medicines (and government responsibilities)
About the APVMA
Non-agvet chemicals - industrial chemicals, human pharmaceuticals and chemicals in food - see the NICNAS site
Key outcomes of APVMA Board of Directors meetings.
Overview of Australia's National System for Managing Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals
APVMA Electronic Newletter

See also publications, media releases news archive, latest news on home page

Community News
Strawberry residues 23KB
Science quality
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Essential reading
Minor use
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