Regulator profile
VMD
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Enforcement Regulator2 areas of regulation · 4 laws enforced · UK-wide
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.
Contact VMD
Types of regulation
Product Authorisation
Veterinary Medicines
Legal framework
Legislation that VMD directly enforces.
Primary legislation
- Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 Act 1966
Secondary legislation
- The Medicated Feedingstuffs Regulations 1998 UK Statutory Instrument 1998
- Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 UK Statutory Instrument 2013
- Veterinary Medicines (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 UK Statutory Instrument 2024
Related legislation
Legislation connected to VMD's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Administered / monitored
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Medicines Act 1968
UK Act of Parliament 1968 -
Feedingstuffs (Zootechnical Products) Regulations 1999
UK Statutory Instrument 1999 -
The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005
UK Statutory Instrument 2005 -
The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2006
UK Statutory Instrument 2006 -
Regulation (EU) 2019/6 on veterinary medicinal products (as assimilated)
Retained EU Law 2019
Sectors regulated
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets
Health, welfare and veterinary services
Coverage area
UK-wide