This legislation makes provision for the evaluation, registration and control of agricultural and veterinary chemical products. The Act aims to ensure chemicals used are safe when exposed to humans and non-target species either through direct exposure or residues in treated food stuffs, are not a risk to the environment, are effective on target species, and labeled and packaged correctly.
The use of chemicals in Australian agriculture is regulated by the Act to ensure a safe working environment for all employees, the safety of animals and minimising risks to the environment.
The following documentation/information is required to provide evidence of compliance.
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is the Australian Government regulator of agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemical products, established in 1993 to centralise the registration of all agvet chemical products into the Australian marketplace.The APVMA also monitors and enforces compliance with the Agvet Code and relevant legislation. More information on the APVMA can be found online - https://www.apvma.gov.au/