Information for chemical users

This section of the website provides information for individuals or organisations who use chemicals covered by the AgVet Code commercially. This includes farmers, market gardeners, pest controllers, plantation operators, managers of pool and spa facilities, and wood preservative industry. 

This information is also relevant to people who use chemicals for private application in the home, garden, private pool or spa, or on domestic pets. The Community section of this site has more information for private chemical users.

Using chemicals safely

Find out about safe practices, understanding labels, training, disposal methods, restricted chemical products, reporting adverse experiences, and key issues such as spray drift...More

Is it registered?

Buying and using registered chemicals, checking registration status, what registration means and how the process works...More

Permits and minor use

Obtaining a permit for minor or off-label use, permit and minor-use definitions, the minor-use program, database of permits already issued...More

Residue information

Selling your product – what you need to know, Export Slaughter Intervals, Withholding periods (for crops and food producing animals), Maximum Residue Limits (for crops and food producing animals)...More

Recalls, reviews, and other regulatory actions

What to do when the APVMA recalls or changes the registration conditions for chemical products, up to date recall information, chemicals under review – what does it mean for users?...More

 

 

• Chemical User News
• Useful links
• Pool sanitiser guidelines