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First POM-V recycling scheme for veterinary practices
Plastics are thought to account for around 30 per cent of all healthcare waste.

The programme will support the responsible disposal of Boehringer's Aservo® EquiHaler®

Boehringer Ingelheim has announced the launch of the UK’s first veterinary pharmaceutical recycling scheme.

The firm hopes that its new Aservo® EquiHaler® recycling programme will encourage vets across the UK to do more to help reduce their plastic waste.

According to the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, plastics account for approximately 30 per cent of all healthcare waste. But a 2019 BVA Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey found that 89 per cent of vets want to play a more active role in the sustainability agenda.

Practices can join the scheme by visiting the Aservo® EquiHaler® Recycling Programme website, setting up a TerraCycle® account and registering their practice. Once registered, Boehringer will arrange for a collection box to be delivered, together with supporting materials.

A free pick-up service is also available, and practices that register ahead of 31 July will be entered into a prize draw to win a year’s supply of ethically sourced chocolate.

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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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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

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.