Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Regulations 1995

These are the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Regulations 1995, which set out the detailed rules for how the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) regulates agricultural and veterinary chemical products in Australia.

What this legislation does:

• Defines key terms used in chemical regulation, including what counts as an "agricultural chemical product" (pesticides, herbicides, etc.) and "veterinary chemical product" (animal medicines)
• Sets up the approval and registration system — companies must get APVMA approval for active ingredients and register their products before selling them
• Specifies what information must be provided in applications, including detailed summaries and technical data
• Establishes conditions that attach to approvals and registrations, such as manufacturing standards, labelling requirements, and container specifications
• Creates a licensing scheme for manufacturers of veterinary chemical products, with different categories (Category 1 for sterile products, Category 2-4 for other types, Category 6 for limited steps)
• Sets fees for applications, renewals, and licences — including a modular fee system where different assessment modules attract different charges
• Provides for "timeshift applications" where applicants and APVMA can agree on customised assessment timelines