Minor Use News February 2004

A monthly newsletter from the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA)

Welcome to the second issue of Minor Use News. This newsletter is issued to provide growers, peak associations, state departments, researchers, consultants, manufacturers and others with an interest in agricultural and veterinary chemicals a monthly update on Minor Use issues, particularly notification of recently approved Permits for Minor Uses.

The initial newsletter (January 2004) only included advice regarding Agricultural Permits issued, starting from this issue the newsletter will also contain notification of recently issued Veterinary Permits.

This newsletter also contains items and links to other topics of interest within the APVMA website for potential permit applicants and more generally recent developments in regulatory activities of the APVMA, including Guideline documents, new Product registrations and extensions of use, and items where the APVMA is seeking stakeholder comment including proposed new registrations, extensions of use, Chemical Reviews and development of policies.

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The APVMA welcomes your feedback and suggestions on this newletter - by email or phone (02 6272 3726).

Contents:

• Agricultural Permits (Minor & Emergency Use) issued 1st - 31st January 2004
• New Adverse Experience Reporting Program for agricultural chemicals launched
• APVMA staff visit the mushroom industry
• Meeting with the Australian Olive Association Ltd.
• Chemical Review update
• Stakeholder consultation
• Regular items (links / contacting the APVMA)
• Previous edition of Minor Use News January 2004.