Paragraph 8 Additional record keeping requirements relating to veterinary medicinal products

(1)

Any person who—

(a)

incorporates a veterinary medicinal product into a premixture;

(b)

incorporates a premixture containing a veterinary medicinal product into feedingstuffs; or

(c)

incorporates a veterinary medicinal product into feedingstuffs,

shall maintain a daily record of—

(i)

the types and quantities of all veterinary medicinal products (and specified feed additives, if any) and premixtures used in the manufacturing process;

(ii)

the quantity of feedingstuffs and premixtures containing veterinary medicinal product manufactured that day;

(iii)

the quantity held;

(iv)

the quantity despatched;

(v)

the name and address of the distributor, if there is one.

(2)

Manufacturers who supply feedingstuffs incorporating a veterinary medicinal product shall record the names and addresses of persons supplied and keep a copy of the prescription.

(3)

An approved distributor shall record daily—

(a)

the types and quantities of all premixtures and feedingstuffs containing veterinary medicinal products bought and sold that day;

(b)

the quantity held.

(4)

He shall also record, in relation to each consignment supplied—

(a)

the date of delivery;

(b)

the name and address of each consignee;

(c)

the type of feedingstuff or premixture supplied;

(d)

the quantity;

(e)

the type of veterinary medicinal product incorporated into the feedingstuff; and

(f)

the expiry date.

(5)

Records and prescriptions must be kept for five years.

(6)

It is an offence to fail to comply with this paragraph.