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Web services, such as the Special Imports System and Adverse Event Reporting will be unavailable due to essential maintenance.
VMD will re-start on-site inspections of manufacturers, wholesalers, vet practices, feed business operators and SQP retailer premises.
Details of 24 FOI requests received by the VMD in the first six months of 2020
Web services, such as the Special Imports System and Adverse Event Reporting will be unavailable due to essential electrical maintenance.
Relaxation of enforcement during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Relaxation of enforcement during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Temporary change to the standard VMD guidance on Manufacturers of extemporaneous preparations for use under the cascade (ManSA).
Enforcement of Veterinary Medicines Regulations relaxed in light of enhanced precautions required by the response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
We have published our independently verified Annual Report and Accounts 2019/20
The VMD is launching an exciting new opportunity for veterinary students to attend a two-week EMS placement in July 2021.
The Special Imports System will be unavailable on the weekend of 20 and 21 June 2020 due to essential IT maintenance .
Request to not send post to the VMD office.
The VMD virtual office will be closed on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 May.
Changes to exemptions from the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR) for small pet animals (known as Schedule 6 exemptions).
Statement on the availability of veterinary medicines during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The VMD switchboard is now available.
Remote inspections will be done where possible and the Veterinary Medicines Regulations continue to apply.
From 23 March Export Certificates are being issued electronically only.
This highlights report provides details of how the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) performed in the Civil Service People Survey.
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