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Application costs under the ACVM Act

Although the ACVM Act commenced on 2 July 2001, the majority of the ACVM Group's work since the commencement has been to process applications made under the Pesticides and Animal Remedies Acts.

However, when products are transferred to the ACVM Act on 1 July 2002, it should be noted that all applications made after that date will be processed under the ACVM regime.

The administrative system under the ACVM Act differs from that under the previous legislation in that applicants are charged on a time basis as opposed to a modular basis. From 1 July 2002, all applications for registration (or to vary a registration) submitted to the ACVM Group will be 'time tracked' throughout the process.

Once the application process has been completed, the actual cost will be calculated and any difference refunded or invoiced to the applicant.

For this reason, applicants should take the processing time of their applications into account when preparing applications for submission. Applications that do not adhere to ACVM requirements may bear significant and unnecessary costs.

Some of the things that applicants can do to reduce their costs are:

• Ensure that all forms are filled out correctly and all declarations are signed;
• Use data package reviews and application summaries wherever possible;
• Submit requests for information waivers at the time of application or (where possible) prior to applications.

Advice on the most effective way to make an application is provided in the appropriate 'Information Requirements' documents on the ACVM Group's website ( http://www.maf.govt.nz/acvm/subject/registration/index.htm ).

Further information on the fees coming into effect in July 2002 can be obtained from the MAF discussion paper, Proposed Amendments to the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (Fees) Regulations 2001 ( http://www.maf.govt.nz/acvm/archive/draft/amendments/index.htm ).

If in doubt, applicants should also discuss requirements with Customer Service Officers prior to submitting an application.

We are moving

With the proposed establishment of the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) on 1 July 2002, the ACVM Group will be moving to a new location. In addition to the name change, we will be changing phone and fax numbers, box numbers, email addresses, as well as the street address. Keep an eye out for a special edition of AgVetLink containing all of the new contact information.