# The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005, Regulation 20: Food-producing animals: retention of records


(1) The keeper must retain the proof of purchase and the record for at least five years following the administration or other disposal of the product, irrespective of whether or not the animals concerned are no longer in his possession or have been slaughtered or have died during that period.
(2) It is an offence to fail to comply with this regulation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2745/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/veterinary-medicines-regulations-2005/regulation-20
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