March 2006 What is the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA)?
The APVMA is the Australian Government statutory authority responsible for the regulation of pesticides and veterinary medicines up to the point of retail sale. All pesticides and veterinary medicines must be registered by the APVMA prior to being supplied, sold or used throughout Australia. Pesticides include products that are used around the home garden and those used for commercial or agricultural purposes.