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AgVetLink: Number 67, April 2008

AVMAC Terms of Reference

The ACVM team and current members of AVMAC are in the process of reviewing the terms of reference for the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Advisory Council, or AVMAC as it is better known. We are seeking broader input from all interested and affected parties.

AVMAC’s main purpose is to provide advice to the Director of the ACVM Group and to NZFSA generally on issues relating to the implementation and administration of the ACVM Act. It is not expected that this purpose will change. In the past AVMAC members have provided valuable input on a range of issues and continue to do so.

Over the next few years, as we implement the changes that come about as a result of the recent update of the ACVM Act and the review of processes and procedures, we expect that AVMAC will have a busy work programme.

It is important to note that AVMAC is not a decision making body. While it forms a valuable consultation function, we will continue to consult as widely as possible with any interested and affected parties on the framework that supports the ACVM legislation. AVMAC’s main role is to work with the ACVM Group to refine proposals that go out for broader discussion.

The current terms of reference, including the membership of the Council, can be found at http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/acvm/forums/avmac/index.htm.

If you have any comments or issues for consideration in the review, including suggestions on additions to the membership, please email these to Emma Miles-Buckler (emma miles-buckler@nzfsa.govt.nz) as soon as possible.