Why register agricultural and veterinary chemicals?

Registration of agricultural and veterinary chemicals ensures that users have access to approved products that are correctly packaged and labelled with all necessary limitations, precautions and directions for use.

It provides assurance that products on the market are safe and effective when used as directed and do not have adverse effects on the environment.

Registration also helps to ensure that unacceptable residues from the chemicals used in agriculture do not appear in food for human or animal consumption in Australia or export markets.