Supply and Sale of Hormonal Growth Promotants
It is illegal for a person (i.e. an individual or company) to sell or supply Hormonal Growth Promotants (HGPs) unless they have a valid Notification Number issued by the APVMA. To remain valid, the Notification Number must be renewed annually through payment of relevant fees.
Also, it is illegal for a person to sell or supply HGPs unless:
- the recipient has quoted a valid Notification Number, or
- the recipient has supplied a completed a HGP Purchaser Declaration form (KP40F19) (DOC, 47kb).
Application to Supply HGPs
To apply for a HGP approval number to supply HGPs in Australia, please contact:
Hormonal Growth Promotants (HGPs)
- Supply of hormonal growth promotants
Phone: +61 2 6210 4758
Fax: +61 2 6210 4813
Email: hgp@apvma.gov.au
Recording the Sale and Supply of HGPs
At the time of sale or supply the supplier must complete a record of particulars prescribed by the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemical Code Regulations.
Registered retailers may obtain the book of forms by contacting the APVMA’s HGP Coordinator. The request should state the number of books required and the HGP Notification Number of the retailer.
The supplier must provide the APVMA with a copy of the records of the supply of HGPs within two weeks of the end of each calendar month. Even nil returns (i.e. where there have been no sales for the month) must be reported. Failure to do so may result in withdrawal of your Notification Number.
- How to fill out a monthly return (PDF, 48kb) | (RTF, 754kb)
- How to comlpete a nil return (PDF, 42kb) | (RTF, 710kb)
All records regarding the purchase and supply of HGPs are to be kept for at least two years after the date on which the last transaction was made, even though the supplier may have ceased to supply and/or purchase HGPs and has had the Notification Number withdrawn.
The APVMA conducts regular audits of suppliers to ensure that records and the above requirements are met.
The system is also subject to audit by EU auditors at any time. Should the auditors find deficiencies in the procedures or record keeping, Australia's trade in beef and beef products with the EU could be jeopardised. Adhering to the requirements of the National HGP Control and Monitoring System and in particular accounting for every dose of HGPs through accurate records will ensure that Australia's good trading reputation with the EU is maintained.