Regulatory Update #115
3 December - 17 December 2010
Registration model for oral equine electrolyte products
The APVMA has published a model for certain low-risk oral electrolytes for horses in exercise. This model will allow such products to be registered with reduced cost and without technical evaluation.
Report on adverse experiences for 2009 published
The APVMA has released its 2009 report containing information on reports we have received about adverse experiences with veterinary medicines and agricultural chemicals.
New community questions on how endocrine disrupting chemicals and pesticides in drinking water are managed
The APVMA has published two new community questions:
- How does the APVMA manage endocrine disrupting chemicals?
- Who determines the safe level of pesticides in drinking water?
State and territory contact details now available for management of use issues
Contact details have been published for the state and territory agencies that are responsible for managing the use of pesticides and veterinary medicines.
Amendment to the standard for the active constituent fenitrothion
The APVMA invites comment on a proposed change to nomenclature and limits of toxicological significant impurities (section 5.2) for the standard for fenitrothion until 7 February 2011.
New proposed standard for the active constituent N,N-Bis-(3-aminopropyl)-dodecylamine
The APVMA invites comment on the proposed standard for N,N-Bis-(3-aminopropyl)-dodecylamine until 7 February 2011.
Proposed variation to the registration of pyroxsulam and cloquintocet-mexyl in the product Crusader Herbicide
The APVMA invites comment on the trade implications of proposed variations to the registration of pyroxsulam and cloquintocet-mexyl in the product Crusader Herbicide until 4 January 2010.
Proposed variation to the registration of flupropanate in the product Tussock Herbicide
The APVMA invites comment on the trade implications of proposed variations to the registration of flupropanate in the product Tussock Herbicide until 4 January 2010.
New standard for the active constituent foramsulfuron
The APVMA has published a new standard for the active constituent foramsulfuron.
Call for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Auditors
Are you an experienced auditor wanting to utilise your skills in a regulatory capacity?
Do you have high level experience in the production, regulation or quality control of veterinary chemicals or pharmaceuticals?
If this sounds like you, find out more about applying to become an APVMA-authorised GMP Auditor.
MRL Standards and ESI & WHP documents updated
The Maximum Residue Limits Standards and Export Slaughter Intervals and Chemical Withholding Periods documents have been updated for December 2010.
Reminder - open for public consultation
The APVMA is currently seeking comment on:
- the trade implications of proposed variations to the registration of imazamox and imazapyr in the product Crop Care Intervix Herbicide for Clearfield Crops (product number 60683) until 17 December 2010
- the proposed standard for the active constituent metrafenone until 24 December 2010
- the revision of Vet MORAG Guideline 47 - Data requirements and guidelines for registration of new veterinary immunobiological products until 31 December 2010
- the trade implications of proposed variations to the registration of milbemectin in the product Milbeknock Miticide until 4 January 2010
- the proposed changes to the standard for the active constituent paraquat dichloride until 11 January 2011
Applications
Read the latest Advice Summaries and Application Summaries.