HL Deb 27 July 1998 vol 592 cc160-1WA
The Countess of Mar

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Upon how many occasions and upon which manufacturers of organophosphate sheep dips have inspections been conducted in accordance with Article 34 of Council Directive 81/851/EEC, as amended by Council Directive 90/67/EEC, since the original directive came into force. [HL2848]

Lord Donoughue

All manufacturers of veterinary medicines are inspected by the Medicines Control Agency at least every two years, including the following manufacturers of organophosphorus sheep dips:

  • Schering-Plough Ltd.
  • Barer Plc, Veterinary Business Group
  • Osmond and Son (Dublin) Ltd.
  • Battle, Hayward and Bower Ltd.
  • Novartis Animal Health, Agricultural Division
  • Grampian Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
  • Robert Young & Co. Ltd.