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The product must be administered to an animal only by a veterinarian, or under and in accordance with the authority or prescription of a veterinarian.

The product has been assessed only for residues and safety for use in the species, type, age, and gender of animal and manner specified in the current approval.

The product may be used at the discretion of a registered veterinarian:

• when acting in accordance with any applicable code of practice approved under section 28 of the ACVM Act; and
• on animals under the direct care of that veterinarian,

unless that use is expressly prohibited in the current approval.

There are no assurances or warranties made by the registrant as to the effectiveness or appropriateness of the product when used in a manner not recommended by the registrant.

Over-the-counter veterinary medicine

The product must be manufactured in accordance with the ACVM Standard for Good Manufacturing Practice and to the chemistry and manufacturing specifications provided by the registrant and approved as part of the registration.

In addition to any labelling requirements specified in the currently approval, labelling must comply with the ACVM Standard and Guidelines for Labelling.

The product must be sold or imported only according to the current approval.

The product may be sold or used by any person without a veterinary prescription.

The product has been assessed only for residues and safety for use in the species, type, age, and gender of animal and manner specified in the current approval.

The product must not be used by any person on animals or in a manner expressly prohibited in the current approval.

The product may be used at the discretion of a registered veterinarian:

• when acting in accordance with any applicable code of practice approved under section 28 of the ACVM Act; and
• on animals under the direct care of that veterinarian,

unless that use is expressly prohibited in the current approval.

Use of the product by any person other than a veterinarian in any other animal or in any other manner other than those specified in the current approval must be done only after seeking veterinary advice.

There are no assurances or warranties made by the registrant as to the effectiveness or appropriateness of the product when used in a manner not recommended by the registrant.

Pesticides that will not be agricultural compounds

There are a number of pesticide trade name products regis-tered under the Pesticides Act 1979 that will not be agricul-tural compounds under the ACVM Act. These products are intended for use in industrial, public health, or domestic settings in which the risks specified in the ACVM Act are not relevant. Therefore, as at commencement of the ACVM Act, the following kinds of products will not require registrations under that Act:

• household pest control products;
• public health pest control products;
• industrial pest control products;
• home garden preparations; and
• anti-fouling paints.

These products will be hazardous substances and will require ERMA approvals even though they do not require registration under the ACVM Act. If in the future some of the products are found to pose risks specified in the ACVM Act, they may be made agricultural compounds by Order in Council. No such Order is anticipated as this time.