# The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013, Regulation 26: Possession of an unauthorised veterinary medicinal product

Extent: E+W+S

(1) No person may be in possession of an unauthorised veterinary medicinal product.
(2) No person may be in possession of an unauthorised veterinary medicinal product with the intention of supplying that product to another person.
(3) 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 product prescribed by a veterinary surgeon under the cascade;
(c) a holder of a manufacturing authorisation if the possession is for export;
(d) a holder of a wholesale dealer’s authorisation if the possession is for export or re-export; or
(e) a holder of a manufacturer’s authorisation or marketing authorisation if the intention is to manufacture a veterinary medicinal product.
(4) A veterinary surgeon who practises in both Great Britain and another country may hold veterinary medicinal products authorised in the other country provided that the amount held does not exceed the amount expected to be used in that country.
(5) It is a defence for a person charged with failing to comply with paragraph (1) to prove that the product was for the purposes of research or development of a veterinary medicinal product.
(6) A veterinary surgeon may have possession of an authorised human medicinal product intended for administration to animals under the cascade, provided that the amount held does not exceed the amount expected to be used under the cascade.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2033/regulation/26 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/veterinary-medicines-regulations-2013/regulation-26
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