David has more than 30 years experience in the registration of agricultural chemicals medicines, working with both local and overseas companies. Agvet chemicals are highly regulated in Australia, and submissions for the registration of new chemicals to Australia require a multi disciplinary approach as Agvet chemicals must be approved by a number of government agencies including TGA, ASCC, DEWHA and state departments of Agriculture, as well as evaluation by the regulatory authority itself, the APVMA.

This process requires liaison with the client companies and various levels of government departments as well as requiring the knowledge to compile dossiers to satisfy the requirements of the various government agencies.

David is considered to be one of the most experienced and competent consultants in the Agvet Industry. He is valued for his experience in registering products and the associated specialist technical activities that, for example, include the evaluation of products for Dangerous Good and Hazardous Substance classification and provision of Safety Data Sheets. He is able to advise on the requirements to gain the necessary permits from AQIS, to import products containing biological material.

David’s previous roles have included training personnel in Agsafe accreditation, an industry initiative requiring all personnel involved in the sale and advice of pesticides to be accredited. He has been involved in Industry Organisations including 8 years as technical advisor for the Queensland division of Avcare and the inaugural chairman of the container disposal sub-committee of the Avcare Queensland division.

David has been working as a consultant for registering agricultural chemicals since leaving Incitec Ltd in 1994.