Legislative Amendments 2003

CHANGES TO THE AGVET CODE 2003

In September 2003 the APVMA conducted a series of information sessions outlining the significant changes to the Agvet Code. The changes came into force on 9 October 2003. Here are the notes that were provided at those sessions, explaining the important changes:

Overview of amendments

Letters of Authority for Approved persons

Screening of applications

Reconsideration (chemical review)

Label approval process(updated March 2005)

Low regulatory system (Note this is a large file. Also available in WORD)

Questions and Answers about the legislative changes

To see a consolidated version of the AgVet Code go to SCALEPLUS or ComLaw.