PART 3Amendments to Schedule 1 to the 2013 Regulations

Amendment to paragraph 2243

In paragraph 22 (grant of marketing authorisation)—

a

the existing text is renumbered as sub-paragraph (2);

b

above that text insert—

22

1

The Secretary of State must, before granting a marketing authorisation—

a

verify that the data submitted complies with the requirements set out in these Regulations;

b

assess the application and data submitted in respect of the veterinary medicinal product; and

c

reach a conclusion in relation to the benefit-risk balance of granting a marketing authorisation in respect of the veterinary medicinal product.

c

below the existing text (renumbered as sub-paragraph (2)) insert—

3

The Secretary of State must set out any terms and conditions in connection with placing the product on the market when granting a marketing authorisation.

4

Where the marketing authorisation relates to a veterinary medicinal product that contains an antimicrobial the Secretary of State may require the holder of the marketing authorisation to conduct post-authorisation studies in order to ensure that the benefit-risk balance remains positive in relation to the development of antimicrobial resistance.