Review of registered products

Registration of agvet chemicals is not indefinite. The APVMA is required under legislation to conduct regular reviews of registered agricultural and veterinary chemicals to ensure they meet contemporary regulatory standards for safety and efficacy.

As more scientific data about the possible harmful effects or the longer term impacts of chemicals becomes available, the APVMA reassesses older registered chemicals for their possible harmful effects on human health, occupational health and safety, the environment, efficacy and implications for trade.

Registrants and the public are notified of reviews well in advance and given plenty of time to submit information in support of continued, or discontinued, registration of the chemical.

Possible outcomes of reviews include confirmation that the chemical is safe and appropriate for registered use, or suspension, cancellation or withdrawal of the chemical from the market.

Publications of the APVMA Chemical Review Program are available.