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The measures that must be taken by animal feed businesses to legally trade feed between GB, NI, the EU, and non-EU countries from 1 January 2021.
How to spot Echinococcus multilocularis, what to do if you suspect it and how to prevent its spread.
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Apply to run a microchip implantation course, apply for a microchip exemption for a dog or cat, or report an animal’s reaction to a microchip.
How to submit an application, data package and responses for proposed or existing marketing authorisations.
This page explains what animal feed and pet food are, and shares insights from Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations into feed safety incidents reported to the FSA. It highlights common hazards, root causes, and practical…
This enforcement policy sets out the general principles and approach taken by the VMD.
Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on the production and submission of the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPCs) and product literature mock-ups.
Environment Agency regulatory position on scattering or burying pet ash at a pet cemetery which is registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
Advice on reformulations and labelling of animal feed.
How to get approval to transport pet cats, dogs and ferrets, and when you must transport assistance dogs with their owners.
PARNUTs application requirements.
Information for vets and vet nurses about the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) provisional decision in its veterinary services market investigation.
Vets can sign up to get text or email alerts from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for animal health threats for livestock and small animals.
What you need to do as a veterinarian after the transition period.
The CMA has launched a review into the veterinary services market for household pets.
Feed detoxification processes authorisation requirements.
Guidance for veterinary medicines manufacturers and wholesale dealers in GB on selling and supplying products placed on the EU and UK markets before 1 January 2021 and the evidence you may need to provide.
The process for the simultaneous review of veterinary medicine submissions by New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and the UK's Veterinary Medicines Directorate.
News and guidance on veterinary medicines issues affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
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