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Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Improvements) Regulations 2021On 16 December 2021, the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Improvements) Regulations 2021 were made to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the national system for…
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Agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals include a range of products developed to protect crops, livestock and domestic animals; safeguard our environment from invasive weeds and pests; and meet consumer needs for things such as household insecticides and pool and spa chemicals. They have…
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Chemicals subject to the Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions
On 18 August 2004, Australia became a party to two international agreements relating to the trade of certain hazardous chemicals. These agreements are the:
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Rotterdam…
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In 2017, the Agriculture Ministers’ Forum (AGMIN) tasked HACCUT to develop a proposal for nationally harmonising off-label use of agvet chemicals.
HACCUT undertook two rounds of public consultation in November 2017 and August 2018, which revealed a significant lack of stakeholder consensus on the…
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The Australian Government has committed $33.8 million over 15 years (2014-2029) to help farmers gain improved access to safe and effective agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals, and assist them in producing food for Australia and the world.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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Australia’s agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals regulatory system is instrumental in protecting the health and safety of people, animals, and the environment from risks associated with agvet chemicals. A well-functioning regulatory system increases the value of the Australian agricultural…
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Australia participates in a number of international forums that help develop policy on international aspects of agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals.
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain…
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We regularly conduct reviews and consult with our stakeholders to assist us in identifying areas that may benefit from regulatory reform. Visit the below pages for more information about our previous activities.Amendment Act 2013 reviewExamination of Export Slaughter IntervalsMarket drivers and…
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[expand all]Executive Summary In 2008 the Productivity Commission released a report on the regulation of chemicals and plastics 1. In response, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) directed the…
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The National Registration Scheme
The National Registration Scheme for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (National Registration Scheme) was established under Commonwealth and state and territory legislation and ensures that these products are:
safe when exposed to humans and non-target…
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