# The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005, Regulation 26: Possession of an unauthorised veterinary medicinal product


(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 veterinary medicinal product prescribed by a veterinary surgeon under the cascade;
(c) wholesale dealers if the possession is for re-export;
(d) a holder of a manufacturer’s authorisation or marketing authorisation if the intention is to manufacture a veterinary medicinal product.
(3) It is a defence for a person charged under paragraph (1) to prove that he was in possession of the veterinary medicinal product for the purposes of research or development of a veterinary medicinal product.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2745/regulation/26 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/veterinary-medicines-regulations-2005/regulation-26
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