
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) stability testing guideline has been constructed to closely follow the Manual on the development and use of FAO and WHO specifications for pesticides (JMPS 2010) ( FAO/WHO pesticide specifications).

This guideline provides a comprehensive guide to the conduct of stability testing for agricultural chemical products. The product remains fit for use as long as these changes have no adverse effects on application, biological performance, or the safety of operators, consumers or the environment. The rate at which these changes occur depends on the nature of the active constituent(s), the non-active components, the formulation type, the packaging and, notably, the storage conditions (temperature, light and humidity).


