Law No. LP121/2020 “On organization and exercise of the veterinary profession.”

Subject

Livestock, Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Drugs Disinfection/disinfestation Animal health Animal feed/feedstuffs Pests/diseases Animal welfare Marking/identification Research

Geographical area

CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force 12 months after the date of its official publication.

Abstract

This Law establishes and regulates the organizational conditions and forms of exercising the profession of veterinary medicine, as well as the establishment, organization and functioning of the College of Veterinary Medicine of the Republic of Moldova. The provisions of this Law do not apply to veterinarians appointed in a public position. The general principles regarding the exercise of the veterinary profession are: (a) the principle of legality – in the exercise of one’s professional activities the veterinarian must comply with the Constitution and other regulations issued by public authorities; (b) the principle of equality – in the exercise of professional activities veterinarians are equal in terms of the rights, obligations and guarantees provided for by this Law; (c) the principle of freedom – the exercise of professional the activities of a veterinarian cannot be limited; (d) the principle of autonomy – the veterinarian is autonomous in the choice and implementation of veterinary measures, establishment of tariffs for services provided; (e) the principle of maintaining professional secrecy – in the exercise of professional activity, a veterinarian is obliged to keep professional secrets that have relation to any aspect of its activities, except in cases specifically provided for by law; (f) the principle of “do no harm” – when carrying out his/her professional activities the veterinarian is obliged to prescribe treatment only if he/she is sure that the condition will improve the health of the animals and the prescribed treatment will not cause harm; and (g) the principle of prevention – when carrying out professional activities the veterinarian must take all measures to prevent the occurrence and spread of animal diseases. The activity of a veterinarian includes: (a) veterinary medicine regarding animal health and welfare; (b) safety of products of animal origin; (c) veterinary laboratory diagnosis; (d) supervision of animal feed sanitation; (e) identification, registration and traceability of animals; (f) prescribing, issuing, retailing, administering and applying veterinary drugs, rodenticides and disinfectants; (g) control of the harmlessness and impact on animals of veterinary medicines, cosmetic and hygienic products, disinfectants, accessories and other products intended for animals; and (i) fundamental and applied animal genetic research and activities. The profession of veterinarian can be exercised individually or through association. This Law contains VII Chapters divided into 50 Articles. Chapter I lays down general provisions. Chapter II regards veterinary profession. Chapter III regards College of veterinary doctors. Chapter IV regards continuous professional training. Chapter V regards income and expenses. Chapter VI establishes disciplinary responsibility of veterinary doctors. Chapter VII lays down final and transitional provisions.

Full text

Russian/Romanian

Website

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References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 221-XVI on veterinary and sanitary activities.

Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2007 (2012)

Keyword: Fish disease, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Drugs, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. OANSA297/2022 of the National Agency for Food Safety limiting the use of antimicrobial substances in animals to combat resistance to antimicrobials.

Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2022

Keyword: Animal health, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX