HC Deb 13 April 1989 vol 150 c691W
Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is currently reviewing existing veterinary product licences approved for the United Kingdom; what action he is taking to ensure products imported from the European Economic Community will continue to meet British standards; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Donald Thompson

All veterinary product licences are being reviewed to ensure that they conform to up-to-date standards of safety, quality and efficacy. Imports from both EC and other countries, except under emergency provisions, are permitted only in accordance with a product licence issued on the criteria mentioned and following a satisfactory inspection of the manufacturing premises overseas.