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News and guidance on veterinary medicines issues affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
How veterinary medicines can be advertised.
The State Veterinary Service was the government body responsible for animal health and welfare. In 2007 it became a part of Animal Health.
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export other animal by-products to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
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 .
How to report suspected illegal activity and how we will deal with these reports.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate may suspend or expire a licence to market an animal medicine if it fails to comply with the regulations.
Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.
This is the Hub for all the Veterinary Medicines Directorate's communications on current and future regulatory changes.
Use this certificate to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret, or assistance dog, to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).
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 .
Application form for a licence to conduct a clinical trial using an animal medicine (animal test certificate).
We work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy. APHA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs , the Welsh Government , and The...
Apply for an import certificate to import a medicinal product into the UK for veterinary use.
How to contact the VMD for specific services or enquiries.
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export other animal products to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
Apply to manufacture Extemporaneous preparations, Autogenous vaccines, authorisations for Equine Stem Cell Centre (ESCCA) or Non-Food Animal Blood Bank (NFABBA).
How to legally run a business that deals with the wholesale of animal medicines (veterinary medicinal products) and the WDA Register.
Guidance and application forms for Marketing Authorisations, Animal Test Certificates, Veterinary Homeopathic Remedy, Export and Import certificates, Batch release and Batch control.
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