BioMelbourne Network
Progressing BioIndustry
Regulatory Agencies
The Australian Government has a coordinated, risk based regulatory system to ensure that new biotechnology products are safe for the environment and human and animal health.
Visit the links below to learn more about the regulation and development of biotechnology and related products in Australia including which Government agencies regulate your product, what compliance steps are now involved and where to go for more information.
Overview
Regulation of the Australian Biotechnology Industry - Regulation Overview Matrix
Australian Links
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA)
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office (ANSO)
Australian Customs Office (Customs)
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)
Department of the Environment (Environment)
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR)
Defence Export Control Office (DECO)
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
National Industrial Chemicals Notifcation and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
National Measurement Institute (NMI)
Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OTGR)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
International Links
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
