Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
Agency overview
Formed 15 June 1993
Preceding
  • National Registration Authority for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals
Headquarters Armidale, NSW
Employees 200 (2018)
Website apvma.gov.au

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is the Australian Government statutory agency responsible for the management and regulation of all agricultural and veterinary chemical products in Australia.

History

The APVMA was established on 15 June 1993 as the National Registration Authority for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals, under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992.

Current responsibilities

Any agricultural or veterinary product that is manufactured, sold, imported, or used in Australia must first be registered by the APVMA. To be registered, the process may include scientific evaluations of the safety and efficacy of the product.

See also