# The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024, Regulation 51: Amendment to paragraph 31


In paragraph 31 (placing on the market), after sub-paragraph (2) insert—
“(2A) A holder of a marketing authorisation who identifies a shortage of the veterinary medicinal product must notify the Secretary of State as soon as is reasonably practicable.
(2B) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2A) a shortage of a veterinary medicinal product occurs when supply does not meet demand at a national level within the United Kingdom.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2024/9780348258523/regulation/51 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-veterinary-medicines-amendment-etc-regulations-2024/regulation-51
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