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Staff update

Claire Truscott heading overseas

We are about to farewell one of our Advisors on her OE. Claire Truscott’s last day with the ACVM Group is 15 August. We will miss her – Claire has been the life and soul entertainer of the Group and always manages to lift the spirits when things are a bit dull and gloomy. We wish her well in her endeavours.

Claire is currently training her replacement, Kylie Edwards (see her profile below). After 15 August, Kylie will be responsible for accounts formerly managed by Claire.

 

Kylie Edwards, Advisor (Operations)

Although Kylie was born in Tauranga, she has spent the majority of her life in Wellington and is a Wellingtonian through and through.

Kylie attended Victoria University for five years and has just completed a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Commercial Law and Marketing. She has also studied towards a Bachelor of Tourism and Services Management Degree. As well as studying, Kylie spent the last two years working at the Wellington Racing Club as the Marquee Co-ordinator for the Wellington Cup Carnival.

Kylie is a keen netballer and enjoys going to the gym (when motivation kicks in).

She loves socialising and travelling – last year she spent two months in Peniscola on the coast of Spain before travelling around the rest of Europe.

Kylie is excited about the opportunity she has been given to work at NZFSA and is looking forward to being part of the ACVM Group.

 

Richard Dickson - Lowe

Richard is currently undertaking a BSc Microbiology (Medical) degree at Surrey University. As a part of this four year ‘sandwich’ course he has come to the ACVM Group for his third year, which is his industrial placement year.

Richard has a disturbing obsession for sport and loves to travel– hence the reason why he came to New Zealand. Hopefully, with the Kiwis being as amicable and freakishly sport-loving as they are, he should have a fine 12 months in and around this most southern part of the hemisphere.

 

Reminder

When lodging an application for registration or variation to an existing registration, ensure that you use the correct version of the Registration and Product Datasheet.

The ACVM website (www.nzfsa.govt.nz/acvm/publications/forms/reg.htm) has the latest version for your convenience.

 

Operational update

The ACVM Group has had an influx of applications, mainly for updates to the ACVM Act.

During the period 1 June to 18 July, there have been five A1 (new active ingredient) type applications submitted to the ACVM Group – three for veterinary medicines and two for plant compounds.

Some veterinary medicine applicants may be experiencing delays as queues have been building in this area. We are in the process of employing part-time staff to assist, but in the interim you should contact Maree Zinzley or your advisor if you have any queries about the progress of your application.