The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc) Regulations 2024 set out the controls on the marketing, manufacture, distribution, possession, and administration of veterinary medicines and medicated feed. Under the Windsor Framework, EU law on veterinary medicines and medicated feed applies in respect of Northern Ireland. Aspects of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 still apply in NI to complement and enact certain aspects of the EU law.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has published on its website details outlining the amendments made to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (2013).
Answers to frequently asked questions on the animal feed businesses being required to comply with forthcoming deforestation, or "due diligence", regulations in the UK and EU.
Legislation to modernise the Veterinary Medicines Regulations and support the UK as an attractive place to develop and market veterinary medicines has been introduced.
To reduce risks to poultry from Avian Influenza the Scottish Government, along with UK counterparts, has issued guidance on implementing and maintaining good biosecurity.
