• Our engagement approach

    The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) aspires to be a global leader in agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals regulation for the benefit of Australia. 

    This vision is built on…

  • <p>How to access the APVMA's Online Services Portal, and information about the services available.</p>
  • In August 2024, the Manufacturing Quality and Licensing (MQL) Team extended the timeframe for completing audit reviews. This adjustment will continue throughout the current financial year (1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026). During this period, the…

  • The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority's current statutory appointments are as follows.

    Chief Executive Officer

    The Chief Executive Officer is appointed under section 33 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals…

  • Is this the process where I have to pay the APVMA money?

    No, that is the annual levy. While the recent changes have harmonised the requirements of annual returns and levy declarations, these are two distinct processes with…

  • The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) applies robust scientific risk assessment during the registration process to consider the full range of risks associated with the use of a product. We also conduct chemical reviews…

  • What are rodenticides?

    Rodenticides are poisons that are manufactured into bait and used to control rodents, such as rats and mice. There are several types of rodenticides approved by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines…

  • Contents

    Agricultural chemical products and approved labels – 1
    Veterinary chemical products and approved labels – 11
    Approved active constituents – 15
    Recall notice: TENET 500 SC Herbicide – 19
    Recall notice: Nufarm Galaxy Herbicide – 20…

  • Reference: 2025/016

    Identifying features

    Name: Velocity Selective Herbicide (20 L)

    APVMA Registration Number: 62444

    APVMA Label Number: RV2024

    Batch Numbers: PAHE002684, PAHE002685, PAHE002686, PAHS007436, PAHS007437, PAHS007582…