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Guidance on the Specific Batch Control (SBC) scheme for release of product on to the UK market.
Notification to the VMD if they have a reason to suspect, or know of, a threat to the continued supply of a veterinary medicine.
Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on how to apply for and maintain a shared-label for use on veterinary medicines placed on the market in the UK and Ireland.
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines that were imported 1 April to 30 June 2024.
How to make sure an application relating to an authorisation for a veterinary medicine is complete and will pass validation.
This Section lays down specific requirements for identified veterinary medicinal products related to the nature of the active substances contained therein.
Vets can download a poster containing key messages on AMR to use in their surgeries.
Cat owner concerns: flea and tick spot-on products
This publication provides details of the code of practice that should be used for the responsible use of animal medicines on farms.
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines that were imported 1 Jan - 31 Mar 2024.
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines that were imported 1 October to 31 December 2024.
Information for farmers about inspections carried out on farms using on-site feed mixers to add veterinary medicines into feed.
Information on how your personal data relating to financial transactions may be used in counter-fraud and error data matching exercises.
Marketing Authorisations Information Service (MAVIS) Hub edition 122.
Marketing Authorisations Information Service (MAVIS) Hub edition 131
You can appeal against certain decisions made by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) that affect you.
News and guidance on veterinary medicines issues affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
The collection and processing of pig and poultry samples collected by food business operators at slaughter.
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines that were imported 1 January to 31 March 2025.
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines that were imported 1 Oct - 31 Dec 2023.
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