The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2008

Possession of an unauthorised veterinary medicinal product

26.—(1) It is an offence to be in possession of an unauthorised veterinary medicinal product.

(2) This regulation does not apply to—

(a) a veterinary medicinal product imported in accordance with a certificate granted by the Secretary of State under these Regulations;

(b) a product prescribed by a veterinary surgeon under the cascade;

(c) a holder of a manufacturing authorisation if the possession is for export;

(d) a holder of a wholesale dealer’s authorisation if the possession is for export or re-export; or

(e) a holder of a manufacturer’s authorisation or marketing authorisation if the intention is to manufacture a veterinary medicinal product.

(3) A veterinary surgeon who practises in both the United Kingdom and another member State may hold veterinary medicinal products authorised in the other member State provided that the amount held does not exceed the amount expected to be used in that member State.

(4) It is a defence for a person charged under paragraph (1) to prove that the product was for the purposes of research or development of a veterinary medicinal product.

(5) A veterinary surgeon may have possession of an authorised human medicinal product intended for administration to animals under the cascade, but commits an offence if the amount possessed exceeds the amount expected to be used under the cascade.