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Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals (Veterinary Medicines Directorate) Regulations, 2015 (L.N. No. 209 of 2015).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 174, 9th October, 2015.
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Pesticides Animal health Pests/diseases Toxicity/poisoning Institution Registration Inspection International trade Internal trade Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Offences/penalties Drugs
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made under section 6 (2) (f) of the Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-professionals Act, 2011, establish the Veterinary Medicines Directorate and regulate the manufacture, importation, exportation, registration, distribution, prescription and dispensing of veterinary medicines (including veterinary pesticides) and the practice of veterinary pharmacy in Kenya. They shall apply to all conventional and alternate veterinary medicine but not to a specified type of vaccine and animal foodstuff supplements with no therapeutic claim.

Full text
English
Website
www.kilimo.go.ke

References - Legislation

Implements

Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-professionals Act, 2011 (Cap. 366).

Legislation | Kenya | 2011

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Registration, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Legal Notice no. 113 of 2023. The veterinary surgeons and veterinary paraprofessionals (veterinary medicines directorate) (amendment) Regulations.

Legislation | Kenya | 2023

Keyword: Animal health, Institution, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX