Queries about Australian agricultural chemicals regulatory enforcement and industry impacts

Agricultural chemicals impact the whole supply chain, including chemical residues in food products. This article explores the complex regulatory system and the question of multiple regulators and enforcement agencies, the issues and concerns of enforcement powers and funding limitations that impact buyers and sellers of products. These issues go beyond the regulatory framework of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), and highlight the challenges of split responsibilities between Federal and State agencies.