Gazette APVMA 6, 6 June 2006 page 32

NOTICE

Submission of Electronic Labels for Final Label Approval

The APVMA currently requires applicants to submit ten printed copies of the Marketed Product Label (MPL) or Printers Proof Label (PPL) to finalise registration and/or label approval. One copy of the approved label is sent to each of the state regulatory authorities, one copy is returned to the applicant and one copy is placed in the APVMA product file.

From 1 July 2006 applicants need not submit any printed copies of the MPL for final label approval, but may submit an electronic file of the MPL in portable document format (pdf).

Until 31 December 2006 applicants may submit ten printed copies of the MPL or PPL instead of e-labels. However, from 1 January 2007, the APVMA will not accept MPLs in printed form and will only accept e-labels.

Detailed instructions for the preparation and submission of of e-labels are on the APVMA website.

Inquiries may be directed to:

Peter Prammer
Manager, Application Management and Enquiries
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
PO Box 240
KINGSTON ACT 2604

Phone: (02) 6272 3216
Fax: (02) 6272 3218
email peter.prammer@apvma.gov.au