Regulation on proceedings concerning use of medical products in the absence of appropriate veterinary medical product. Country/Territory Poland Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Journal of Laws 2008 No. 217 Pos. 1388 Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Drugs Authorization/permit Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Regulation enters into force 14 days after publication in the Journal of Laws. Abstract This Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development is composed of eight paragraphs. In case of absence of appropriate veterinary medical product authorized for marketing for the given animal species, intended for human consumption, veterinarian may exceptionally, at his/her own risk, to avoid suffering of animals, use veterinarian medical products authorized to use for other animal species or the same species with another indication for use. In case of absence of the above products, veterinarian may use medical products authorized for people or veterinary medical products authorized in another European Union member country or EFTA member country. At last, it is also allowed to use veterinary medical products being prescription drugs. Full text Polish Website isap.sejm.gov.pl References - Legislation Implements Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Community code relating to veterinary medicinal products. Legislation | European Union | 2001 Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal health, Drugs, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX