Articles tagged with Agricultural Chemicals
Government Updates ACVM Bill to Boost Access to Agricultural Chemicals and Vet Medicines
21 hours ago | 72 viewsThe Government is introducing the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) Amendment Bill to streamline access to new agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines by reducing regulatory complexity and focusing on real risks. The Bill enables reliance on trusted overseas assessments, expedites approval for low-risk products, and works alongside the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Amendment Bill to create a more adaptive, internationally aligned regulatory framework. These changes aim to enhance safety, trade competitiveness, transparency, and timely decision-making, with the Bill expected to complete parliamentary readings by late 2026.
Tags: Andrew Hoggard Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines ACVM Amendment Bill Ministry for Primary Industries Hazardous Substances and New Organisms HSNO Amendment Bill Primary Production Committee Food Safety Minister New Zealand government agricultural chemicalsNew Pathway Speeds Up Agri-Chemical and Vet Medicine Registration NZ & Australia
1 month ago | 254 viewsThe New Zealand Government has introduced a pilot program allowing agri-chemical and veterinary medicine companies to register products in both New Zealand and Australia through a single process, reducing duplication. This streamlined approach maintains safety and effectiveness standards while accelerating approvals, benefiting farmers and veterinarians by providing faster access to new products. The initiative follows a bilateral agreement aimed at enhancing primary sector access to agricultural compounds and veterinary medicines in both countries.
Tags: New Zealand Australia Andrew Hoggard Food Safety Minister veterinary medicine agricultural chemicals pilot program product registration primary sector