Collection: Illegal animal medicines: seizure and improvement notices and prosecutions
Updated: Updated for October 2018
Further information about seizure and improvement notices can be found in the Enforcement strategy for animal medicines
Updated: Updated for October 2018
Further information about seizure and improvement notices can be found in the Enforcement strategy for animal medicines
Updated: Updated register of specials manufacturing sites
Manufacturers are required to comply with the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) where appropriate in relation to the following types of authorisation:
manufacturing authorisation (ManA)
manufacturing extemporaneous products (Specials) authorisation (ManSA)
autogenous vaccine authorisation (AVA-I/S)
non food animal blood banks authorisation (NFABBA)
equine stem cell centre authorisation (ESCCA)
exemptions for small pet animals (Schedule 6)
For information about the requirements for veterinary only manufacturers.
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An application for a ManA or ManSA should be accompanied by a Site Master File.
To help process your application more efficiently you should provide, in addition to paper copies, an electronic copy of the application or any parts of it. These should be in MS Word if possible, although other formats are acceptable.
You must submit your application to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD).
The VMD will validate your application within 10 days of receipt although this time will be extended if the VMD has to ask you for further information.
After validation we will carry out the pre-approval inspection within 90 days.
The VMD charges a fee for:
The application and annual fees are not refundable or transferable.
We may refuse to grant an authorisation or may grant an authorisation that is different than that applied for. In such cases we will notify you.
Where a site handles both human and veterinary medicines you should also refer to guidance published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Any queries should be directed to the Regulatory Information Service on 020 3080 7400 or via their website.
You can contact the Inspections administration team by email at inspections@vmd.defra.gsi.gov.uk.or by phone on 01932 338426 or 338328.
Details of authorised manufacturing sites (ManA holders) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Certificates can be accessed by searching the European database, EudraGMDP. See
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Updated: Vaccines table updated
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate’s (VMD) position on the authorised vaccination schedule for dogs has been published to help you make an informed decision on the vaccination schedule for your dog.
The table of vaccines lists vaccine products which have been authorised by the VMD.
Vets will use vaccination schedules that are based on the authorised summary of product characteristics (SPC).
However a vet may make the decision to use either a shorter or longer revaccination schedule based on the age, health, or vaccination history of the animal. This is considered to be off-label use of the product and the vet takes responsibility for the decision.
It is recommended that the course of action is agreed with the animal owner.
Updated: We’ve updated information on how to use our Definition of Waste Service to get an opinion on whether your waste derived material can be classed as non-waste.
Use the user guide to:
The IsItWaste tool is for England only. It’s based on English and Welsh case law. Northern Ireland and Wales may have similar tools.
Updated: Quarterly update.
Forestry Commission statistical release announcements.