Resolution No. 221/1 of 2022 banning the Import, Circulation, and Use of Colistin in the Veterinary Sector in Lebanon. País/Territorio Líbano Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2022 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Ganado Palabra clave Sanidad animal Producción animal Bovinos Equino Aves de corral Protección del medio ambiente Salud pública Evaluación/manejo de riesgos Medicamentos Área geográphica Asia, Mediterráneo, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen This Resolution consisting of 5 articles aims at banning the import and circulation of Colistin (an antibiotic medication) preparations or any other preparations containing Colistin in the field of veterinary medicine. The Resolution attaches a list of veterinary medicines registered in the Ministry of Agriculture to which the prohibition is in particular directed. Article 2 prohibits the use of the aforementioned medicines on livestock, horses, poultry and other animals. The contravention of the provisions of this Resolution shall be considered a violation against public health and environmental safety (art.3). Texto completo Inglés/Árabe Página web www.pcm.gov.lb