From today, potential registrants of veterinary medicines can have their products reviewed by the Australian and United Kingdom regulators at the same time, to facilitate speedier registration.

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published the United Kingdom–Australia Regulatory Cooperation: Guidance on Veterinary Medicines Simultaneous Reviews.

The APVMA and United Kingdom Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) have developed this guidance, which will serve as the foundation for simultaneous reviews of veterinary medicines submissions by the 2 agencies.

APVMA Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr Melissa McEwen, said the guidance represents an important step forward by expanding opportunities for industry to simultaneously access 2 major markets.

Stakeholders with questions about the simultaneous review process may contact:

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
GPO Box 3262
Sydney NSW 2001
Australia
Email: InternationalCoordinator@apvma.gov.au

Further information: APVMA Media | +61 467 726 486 | media@apvma.gov.au