Cyprus krijgt laatste kans om regels medicijnen voor vee te implementeren (en)

IP/10/535

Brussels, 05 May 2010

The Commission has taken further steps against Cyprus for being late with the implementation of the medicinal products for veterinary use Directive (2009/9/EC). A reasoned opinion has been sent to the government of Cyprus over their failure to notify national implementing measures as required by this Directive. Cyprus has been given two months to remedy the situation by adopting and notifying the necessary national measures.

Background

Directive 2009/9/EC lays down detailed scientific and technical requirements for the testing of veterinary medicinal products to assess their quality, safety and efficacy. For the authorisation procedure for veterinary medicinal products to function properly, it is crucial that Member States apply the up-to-date requirements. Otherwise the approval and market entry of new products may be delayed.

The sending of a reasoned opinion is the final stage before a case is referred to the European Court of Justice.

For more information on veterinary legislation, please visit:

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/pharmaceuticals/veterinary-use/index_en.htm