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ACVM – Standard for Codes of Practice

ACVMS 11.1

This document may be altered at any time. It was current as at the date in the footer of each page of the document. It is recommended that anyone intending to use this document should contact the ACVM Group of MAF or check its website (http://www.maf.govt.nz/ACVM/) to confirm that it is the current version.

1 INTRODUCTION

This standard specifies the minimum requirements for approval of a code of practice under section 28 of the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997 (ACVM Act). It is intended to provide direction to any party intending to propose a code of practice as a means of meeting conditions on registered trade name products or exempted agricultural compounds. It also forms the basis for assessment of proposed codes in accordance with ACVMGP-0? procedure: Approval of Codes of Practice under Section 28 of the ACVM Act 1997.

1.1 Scope

This standard contains specifications for:

• approval of a code of practice by the Director-General of MAF;

• the required content; and

• the maintenance of an approved code.

1.2 Definitions

Approved code of practice

A collection of specifications governing particular actions and decisions approved under section 28 of the ACVM Act by the Director-General of MAF.

1.3 References

Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997 ACVMGP-0? procedure: Approval of Codes of Practice under Section 28 of the ACVM Act 1997