Bovine Somatotrophin

HC Deb 25 November 1986 vol 106 cc183-4W

Sir Peter Mills

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the effect of the introduction of bovine somatotrophin products to raise milk yields.

Mr. Gummer

The use of bovine somatotrophin to increase milk yields requires either an animal test certificate or a product licence under the Medicines Act

Name of vessel	Home port	Where case held	Penalty
1985
Almiketxu	Pasajes	Falmouth	£500 plus costs
Capredi Dos	Gijon	Falmouth	£8,500 plus forfeiture of excess by catch and £350 costs.

1968. If a product licence were applied for, evidence would have to be submitted as to safety (including the safety of consumers of milk) quality and efficacy.