Question 1

What does the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023 do?

Accepted Answer

Replaces Animal Remedies Act 1993; establishes licensing and regulation framework for retail, import, and storage of veterinary medicines and medicated feed, with enforcement powers for authorised officers. Creates national database for recording veterinary prescriptions issued electronically by vets and dispensed by pharmacies, co-ops, feed mills and registered outlets to ensure market competition. Amends Fertilisers Feeding Stuffs and Mineral Mixtures Act 1955 to establish national fertiliser database tracking manufacture, import, sale and supply from import to end-user, with operator and end-user registration requirements.

Question 2

What stage is the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 30 Aug 2024, the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023?

Accepted Answer

The Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023 was sponsored by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and was introduced on 30 Jan 2023.

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