Regulator Profile

VMD

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Enforcement Regulator
2
Areas of regulation
1
Laws enforced
UK-wide
Product Authorisation Veterinary Medicines

What VMD does

Executive agency of Defra. Regulates veterinary medicinal products in the UK. Authorises veterinary medicines, monitors safety, and enforces requirements for the manufacture, marketing, distribution, and use of veterinary medicines.

Legal framework

Legislation that VMD enforces.

Primary legislation

Sectors regulated

Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets Health, welfare and veterinary services