Label Approval Process
As part of the assessment process the APVMA approves product labels. The APVMA examines how the chemical will be used, the application rate, method of application and concentration levels to ensure the product’s maximum efficacy. Preparation, storage and first aid instructions are also carefully assessed to safeguard human and environmental health and safety.
The label approval processes are summarised in the agricultural products (Volume 5 MORAG) and veterinary products (Volume 5 MORAG).
Changes to labels
Labels for all insecticide products require updating to reflect changes to mode of action groups introduced on 15 September 2009.
Labels for some herbicide products require updating to reflect changes to mode of action groupings introduced in February 2008.
Electronic Label Submission
Effective from 1 January 2007, applicants are required to submit the marketed product label(MPL)for final label approval in electronic format.
Labels must be provided in Portable Document Format (PDF) and sent to the APVMA either by email to or posted to the APVMA on compact disc. The APVMA will only accept MPLs printed on paper in exceptional circumstances.
View the Requirements for electronic label submission (PDF, 139kb).
Single Label for a Range of Pack Sizes
The APVMA has amended the Label Approval Process to allow applicants to submit a single marketed product label (MPL) that can be approved and used for a range of pack sizes.
The label for each range of pack sizes must be identical in wording, instructions, format and size, and may only differ in the net contents statement.