Veterinary Services: Northern Ireland
Commons · Question 88556 · Tabled 5 Nov 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 12 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Jim Allister
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the implementation of Windsor Framework rules governing the distribution of veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland from 1 January 2026 will impact (a) GB online retailers sel
Answer
Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 12 Nov 2025
a) Veterinary diet foods are not classified as veterinary medicines; therefore, they can continue to be supplied in the same way as they are now. b) Authorised veterinary medicines sold in Northern Ireland, prescribed or otherwise, will need to be manufac...