S.L. 437.115 Art. 9Cascade use of veterinary medicinal products.

(1) A veterinary medicinal product shall not be procured from another Member State or imported by veterinary surgeons before the Director grants the necessary authorisation in accordance with Articles 110 (2) and (3), 112, 113 and, or 114 of Regulation (EU) 2019/6.

(2) Veterinary surgeons shall apply in the manner provided by the Director to obtain an authorisation for procuring a veterinary medicinal product from another Member State or for the importation of veterinary medicinal products in accordance with Articles 110 (2) and (3), 112, 113 or 114 of Regulation (EU) 2019/6 and shall pay the relevant fee.

(3) The authorisation granted in accordance with this regulation shall be valid for a period of one (1) year.

(4) Veterinary surgeons shall keep adequate records of the treatment given with the veterinary medicinal products authorised in accordance with this regulation for a period of not less than five (5) years and shall be made readily available to the Director upon his request.

(5) The records provided for in this regulation shall include the identification, including the target species, of the animal or group of animals, the date of supply, the dosage, the administration instructions and the withdrawal period assigned, if applicable.

(6) For the purposes of this regulation, the activity undertaken by the veterinary surgeons shall be excluded from the provisions of Articles 88 and 99 of Regulation (EU) 2019/6.