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Changes to when the VMD requires submission of veterinary medicine labelling mock-ups for assessment.
The Secretary of State for Defra has permitted the use of 3 unauthorised bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines within the UK, subject to licence.
Revisions to the charges for delivering the statutory annual surveillance programme in England, Scotland and Wales.
Changes to our special imports digital service will affect UK veterinary surgeons and WDA holders who hold and supply imported medicines.
Explainer for businesses and persons regulated by the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013, as amended, on the transitional provisions included in the amending legislation: the Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024.
New legislation in force from today in Great Britain makes changes to the requirements set out in the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013.
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