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The new legislation on veterinary medicinal products (VMP) and medicated feeds was adopted by the Brussels European Council today (Monday 26 November).
Proposed by the European Commission, the new regulations result from four years of negotiations following a positive vote in the European Parliament on 25 October.
The objectives of the new legislation are: to create a modern, innovative legal framework adapted to the objectives of veterinary medicinal products; strengthen EU action in the fight against antimicrobial resistance; and ensure the economically viable production of safe medicated feeds, as well as to encourage innovation to further develop and channel veterinary products.
- Prohibition of the use of antibiotics for preventive purposes in groups of animals;
- Prohibition of the use of antimicrobials for preventive purposes via medicated feeds;
- Restrictions on metaphylactic use of antimicrobials (control treatment preventing the spread of infection);
- A stronger ban on the use of antimicrobials to promote growth and increase yield (in addition to the 2006 ban on using antibiotics as growth factors in food animals);
- The possibility of reserving certain antimicrobials to humans only;
- The obligation for Member States to collect data on the sale and use of antimicrobials;
- Maximum science-based limits for cross-contamination of feed with antimicrobials; and
- Various measures for the prudent and responsible use of antimicrobials.
AnimalHealthEurope, the European badociation of veterinary drug manufacturers and health products, is pleased with the recently adopted rules.
Organizational Secretary General Roxanne Feller said: "A pragmatic implementation of the new EU animal health legislation can spur the development of innovative and indispensable medicines that protect not only animal health but also human health, while respecting our shared environment. .
"As it is currently the case, the systematic use of antibiotics to compensate for poor hygiene, improper husbandry, care or management is not allowed, and it is not possible. ban on the use of antibiotics for the promotion of growth entered into force in 2006 is maintained. "
The Secretary General said the group supported and welcomed the new legislation "to improve the responsible use of antibiotics in animal health".
Feller added: "We strongly encourage investments at national and European level in innovative research to develop new generations of solutions to diagnose, prevent and treat animal diseases.
Innovation, combined with more responsible use of current products, can collectively aim to extend the utility and benefits of our solutions to future generations.
The Council and the European Parliament will now sign the adopted regulations and these texts will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, with entry into force twenty days later.
The new rules will not be fully operational until the end of 2021.
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