§ Mr. BlizzardTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects to receive a report from the Veterinary Products Committee on the safety of veterinary medicines other than sheep dips which have an organophosphorus compound as the active ingredient; and if he will make a statement. [93893]
§ Mr. RookerI have now received a report from the Veterinary Products Committee (VPC) and I have placed a copy in the Library of the House.
The Government have accepted the VPC's advice that, although there is no evidence that the products concerned are harmful if used in accordance with recommended precautions, marketing authorisation holders should provide additional data to demonstrate the safety of their products. If they are able to provide such date, the Government will take further advice from the VPC on appropriate regulatory action.