- Hon Andrew Hoggard
The Government has welcomed a new pathway to help New Zealand agri-chemical and veterinary medicine companies register products in both New Zealand and Australia, says Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard.
"The pilot lets manufacturers register agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines in both countries through a single process, removing unnecessary duplication.
"Products intended for both markets-or already registered in one country-can be assessed once," Minister Hoggard says.
He says the process remains robust to ensure products are safe and effective for people and animals.
"It keeps the safeguards while cutting red tape that slows approvals and strengthens New Zealand and Australia's appeal as a place to do business.
"Faster approvals mean farmers and veterinarians can benefit sooner from new products.
"The Government is focused on speeding up access to new agricultural compounds and veterinary medicines, and this work is delivering results."
The pilot follows a milestone agreement between New Zealand and Australia to improve access for the primary sector to new agricultural compounds and veterinary medicines.
