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The VMR sets out the statutory fees associated with various regulatory services provided by the VMD. The statutory fees and fee structure are implemented from 17 May 2024.
Government Veterinary Services supports public-sector veterinary professionals and promotes veterinary policy to other vets and the public. Government Veterinary Services is part of the Civil Service .
Apply for an authorisation to manufacture authorised veterinary medicines and medicines marketed under the Exemptions for Small Pet Animals.
What you need to do as a veterinarian after the transition period.
Legal terms for veterinary medicines, marketing of non-medicinal products including medicinal words and phrases, how to complain.
The State Veterinary Service was the government body responsible for animal health and welfare. In 2007 it became a part of Animal Health.
How veterinary medicines can be advertised.
Template for animal health checks on farms to prove that animals used to make food, drink and agricultural products had annual health visits from a vet.
Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on Marketing Authorisations for veterinary medicines.
Guidance on prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) protects animal health, public health and the environment. VMD is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
The enforcement policy sets out the general principles and approach taken by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD).
News and guidance on veterinary medicines issues affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Sets out legal text on the manufacture, authorisation, marketing, distribution and post-authorisation surveillance of veterinary medicines.
The Agency carried out animal disease surveillance, diagnostic services and veterinary scientific research for government and commercial organisations. It was merged with Animal Health in 2011 to form the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency.
Find out when it's possible to get zero-rated supplies on medical and research goods and services that have been funded by charities.
Registers of authorised manufacturers, wholesale dealer sites and retailers.
Legal requirement for the sale of veterinary medicines on the internet and the VMD Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS).
Guidance for manufacturers and distributors of premixtures and feedingstuffs containing veterinary medicines or specified feed additives.
How to legally run a business that deals with the wholesale of animal medicines (veterinary medicinal products) and the WDA Register.
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