Glyphosate, commonly known as Roundup Herbicide is back in the spotlight in Australia. The Australian Federal Court has heard the closing submissions from a class action brought forward by 800 people claiming glyphosate is carcinogenic and can cause non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This case comes following similar legal matters in the USA Read more…
Are you ready to try ‘cell-cultured’ meat – approval now being sought with the Australian National Regulator – ANZFA The biotechnology company Vow are seeking approval of their novel quail meat made from laboratory cultured cells. If approval is granted, such meat patties may become a reality for consumers, hitting Read more…
Insect repellents, which one to choose? In Australia we have many nuisance insects, particularly during the summer months making our lives uncomfortable in the great outdoors. But thankfully, there are many differently available insect repellent products available for our protection. The market is dominated with the application of DEET formulated Read more…
The APVMA is responsible for agricultural and veterinary medicine registrations in Australia. Apart from registrations, active constituents used in these formulations also require approval. Registrations are available to both Australian and overseas companies. For overseas registrants, you will also require a nominated agent to act on your behalf. All of Read more…
The APVMA introduces new rules extending data protection. Applications with extensions of use-patterns are now covered by new data protection rules giving registrants further scope to increase their exclusiveness and maintain product reach in the market. See what is available and how to maximise your strategy for maintaining your market Read more…
Treatment pool chemicals also require APVMA registration. There is a wide range of chemical products available for ensuring safe sanitation guidelines are met and instructions are standardised. Home Swimming Pool and Spa Products) Standard 2014 For this purpose the APVMA have their Pool Standard 2014 providing the necessary background Read more…
Your levy fees payment can be split. Each year the APVMA collects levies payable on the sales of each product (covering period of 1 July – 30 June of previous season). The levy rate applied (since 2013) is based upon the following rates: Upon notification, sales are entered on the Read more…
Treatments applied to protect marine structures from the growth and settlement of fouling organisms also need to be registered by the APVMA, and the sources of each active constituent used also need APVMA approval. APVMA Antifouling guide 2022 In order to simplify the registration process, the APVMA published their Antifouling Read more…
AMPA Consulting is an independent company owned and operated by Simon Christen. I have over 30 years experience in the Australian pesticides and veterinary medicines industry. My initial roles were undertaking analysis of foods, drugs and poisons for government testing authorities. This involved the use of advanced analytical equipment such Read more…