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Consultation - Final Report of the Task Force on Own-Use Importation of Veterinary Drugs
Health Canada is pleased to release the final report of the Task Force on Own Use Importation of Veterinary Drugs. The Task Force, which was made up of representatives of interested and affected stakeholders, was struck to review issues relating to personal importation of veterinary drugs in the context of existing provisions in the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations. The Task Force was asked to provide a final report outlining concrete recommendations and strategies to address the issue of personal use importation of veterinary drugs. Health Canada welcomes this report and will review it carefully in order to determine the best strategy to address the issue. In the meantime, the report is being released by Health Canada for broader consultation and to solicit comments from all stakeholders. Comments should be forwarded to the Veterinary Drugs Directorate no later than March 5, 2009.
How to Get Involved
This consultation is open for comment starting January 5, 2009 until March 5, 2009. Once you select the link for the consultation document, you will be able to read through the background and considerations, and submit your comments via email to:
consultationVDD-DMV@hc-sc.gc.ca
When are comments due?
Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments and suggestions by March 5, 2009.
Supporting information
The Own-Use Importation (OUI) Task Force was struck by Health Canada (HC) in December 2006 with the mandate of examining a new, more restricted approach to OUI of animal drugs. The new approach was intended to help address availability of competitively priced products while maintaining safety for Canadians. It was also important to be mindful of trade concerns, due to use of non-Canadian regulated product and to maintain our ability to meet international obligations.
Reporting to Canadians
Health Canada will make the results of this consultation available on this Web site.
If you have any questions, contact us at consultationVDD-DMV@hc-sc.gc.ca.
