• Introduction

    The World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP) is a not-for-profit organisation for scientists who study the parasites of non-human animals. The guidelines, developed by the…

  • Introduction

    This guideline sets out the considerations that applicants should make when submitting environmental data as part of applications for:

    registration of a veterinary chemical product (VCP) variation or extension of a…
  • This is a guideline about the types of information you can submit to address the efficacy and safety criteria for veterinary chemical products. It also provides guidance on how the information might be presented and analysed. This…

  • This is a guideline about the sorts of information an applicant can submit to address the safety and efficacy criteria for intramammary preparations for the treatment of bovine mastitis. It also provides guidance on how the information…

  • The APVMA sought comments from interested stakeholders on the proposed update to the guidelines for determining a minor use, in a consultation that closed on 15 June 2023.

  • Background

    The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is reviewing and updating the guidelines for determining a minor use, to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose in a modern regulatory environment.

    The APVMA is…

  • When using any chemical in your home or farm, the simple rule is to always follow the safety and use directions on the label. Be aware – rules around the use of some chemicals can differ from state to state, so it’s always best to check the label and…

  • General information

    This document provides guidance on how to compile an information list (previously known as a data list). It provides clarity about the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority's (APVMA) expectations…

  • Agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals are regulated according to their risks – a combination of both the likelihood of being exposed to the chemicals and the potential effects of the exposure.

    The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary…

  • The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) manages potential risks posed by agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals by, among other things, imposing conditions on approvals or registrations, and by requiring that…