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Medicines and Poisons Act 2014.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate and control the manufacture and supply of medicines and poisons; and to repeal the Poisons Act 1964, the White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act 1912 and various regulations; and to amend the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911, Misuse of Drugs Act 1981 and various other written laws and, for incidental and related purposes.
Subject
Livestock, Cultivated plants, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Toxicity/poisoning Drugs Animal health Inspection Animal feed/feedstuffs Pesticides Hazardous substances Public health Certification Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The Act provides for the discipline of poisons and medicines. Part 2 concerns offences relating to manufacture and supply of poisons as classified under schedule 2 to 9, offences relating to supply and use of strictly controlled substances, poison obtained under permit, unlawfully obtaining poison by wholesale, and storage, handling, transport and disposal of poisons, among others. Part 3 regulates authorization of health professionals (including veterinarians) to manufacture, administer, possess, prescribe, supply or use medicines, and conditions, suspension and cancellation of authority. Part 4 regulates licenses, permits and notices, Part 5 provides for register of licences, permits, notices and restricted professional authorities. Part 7 is investigation and enforcement. Part Part 10 and 11 are repeals, transitional provisions and consequential amendments.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.wa.gov.au

References - Legislation

Amends

Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007.

Legislation | Australia | 2007

Keyword: Agricultural development, Biosecurity, Institution, Animal health, Basic legislation, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, MRL-maximum residue limit, Drugs, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Emergency Management Act 2005.

Legislation | Australia | 2005 (2020)

Keyword: Risk assessment/management, Public health, Environmental standards, Early warning system, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Veterinary Chemical Control and Animal Feeding Stuffs Act 1976.

Legislation | Australia | 1976 (2021)

Keyword: Equine-animals, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Inspection, Monitoring, Internal trade, International trade, Meat, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Institution, Drugs, Vaccination

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Medicines and Poisons Regulations 2016.

Legislation | Australia | 2017 (2022)

Keyword: Drugs, Indigenous peoples, Certification, Authorization/permit, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Toxicity/poisoning, Hazardous substances, Public health, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Royalties/fees, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX