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Views sought on veterinary medicines containing zinc oxide
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Interested parties are being invited to provide written comment on proposals to withdraw veterinary medicines containing zinc oxide.
VMD invites opinion from interested parties

EU Member States are being invited to provide written comment on proposals to withdraw veterinary medicines containing zinc oxide.

In December 2016, the EMA’s Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) concluded that the benefit/risk ratio for veterinary medicines containing zinc oxide is negative and that this class of products should be withdrawn.

But following numerous appeals from across the EU, the CVMP has been requested to re-examine this conclusion, with a final announcement expected in March.

In light of this review, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate - which represents the CVMP in the UK - is now calling on interested parties to submit relevant evidence via their proforma.

Specifically, the VMD is looking for comments relating to:

    •    the impact of product withdrawal on pig health and welfare and/or pig productivity
    •    husbandry and/or production system changes that will be necessary to mitigate this impact, and the economic cost of these changes
    •    effective alternatives to zinc oxide, either currently available or in development

The deadline for submission of responses is 11.59pm on 21 February. Submissions should be concise, written in English and limited to 2000 words, excluding references.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.