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Livestock and Meat Products (Veterinary Medicinal Products) Regulations 2015 (S.R. & O. No. 30 OF 2015).

Country/Territory
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Drugs Offences/penalties Classification/declassification Animal feed/feedstuffs International trade Internal trade Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting Animal health Pests/diseases Waste disposal Standards Hazardous waste Waste management
Geographical area
Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Latin America and the Caribbean, South America, South Atlantic
Abstract

These Regulations make a general prohibition specifying that only certain persons, such as qualified veterinarians, registered pharmacists, suitably qualified persons (SQPs) and recognised veterinary practices, can import, sell or prescribe certain veterinary medicinal products or medicated feeding stuffs, subject to the conditions and authorizations of the competent authority. They also define the categories of veterinary medicinal products and the penalties for violating the Regulations. The document classifies veterinary medicinal products into four categories: prescription only medicines (POM-V), prescription only medicines (POM-VPS), non-food animal medicines (NFA-VPS) and authorised veterinary medicines - general sales list (AVM-GSL). It also explains the criteria, requirements and restrictions for each category, such as the need for a clinical assessment, a prescription, or a demonstration of competence and safety. Part 3 outlines the procedures and criteria for obtaining approvals, recognitions and licences from the competent authority for importing, selling or prescribing veterinary medicinal products or medicated feeding stuffs. It also specifies the record keeping and reporting obligations for the persons involved in these activities. Moreover the document mandates the competent authority to publish guidance and codes of practice regarding the prescribing, storage and destruction of controlled drugs and other veterinary medicinal products. It also refers to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate guidelines and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons interpretation of relevant terms.

Full text
English
Website
legislation.gov.fk

References - Legislation

Implements

Livestock and Meat Products Ordinance 2010 (Ordinance No. 14 of 2010).

Legislation | Falkland Islands (Malvinas) | 2010 (2022)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Residues, Certification, Animal production, Slaughtering, International trade, Authorization/permit, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Drugs, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX