# The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005, Paragraph 21: Authorisation of blood banks


(1) The Secretary of State may authorise blood banks for the collection, storage and supply of blood for the treatment of non-food producing animals.
(2) In order to be authorised a blood bank must be under the supervision of—
(a) a veterinary surgeon named in the authorisation; or
(b) a person named in the authorisation who the Secretary of State is satisfied is suitably qualified to operate the blood bank.
(3) Before she authorises a blood bank, the Secretary of State must be satisfied —
(a) that the welfare of animals used in the collection of blood is respected; and
(b) that the production process will produce a consistent, safe product.
(4) Procedure for the suspension or revocation of the authorisation shall be the same as for the holder of a manufacturing authorisation.
(5) Blood may only be collected under the supervision of a veterinary surgeon.
(6) It is an offence to operate a blood bank for treatment of animals other than in accordance with such an authorisation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2745/schedule/2/paragraph/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/veterinary-medicines-regulations-2005/schedule-2/paragraph-21
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