Regulation 26 Possession of an unauthorised veterinary medicinal productI1
United Kingdom
It is an offence to be in possession of an unauthorised veterinary medicinal product.
This regulation does not apply to—
a veterinary medicinal product imported in accordance with a certificate granted by the Secretary of State under these Regulations;
a veterinary medicinal product prescribed by a veterinary surgeon under the cascade;
a holder of a wholesale dealer’s authorisation if the possession is for re-export; or
a holder of a manufacturer’s authorisation or marketing authorisation if the intention is to manufacture a veterinary medicinal product.
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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Commencement
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Reg. 26 in force at 1.10.2006, see reg. 1