Health Canada is seeking feedback on a regulatory proposal that would strengthen rules governing the importation, sale and use of antimicrobial drugs in livestock.
The proposed changes to the Food and Drug Regulations would restrict the importation of certain veterinary drugs, require drug manufacturers to follow stricter rules, require provision of sales information to regulators to allow for improved monitoring of antimicrobial use, and introduce an easier way for manufacturers to sell low-risk veterinary health products. This proposed regulatory action is a priority under the Federal Action Plan on Anti-Microbial Resistance.
The proposed regulatory changes consultation period, ends on September 14, 2016. Should you be interested in additional information about the proposed changes, email ConsultationVDD-DMV@hc-sc.gc.ca.
The proposed is published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on July 2, 2016.