Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 88556

Veterinary Services: Northern Ireland

Tabled: 5 November 2025

Answered: 12 November 2025

Named Day

Question

Jim Allister

Traditional Unionist Voice — North Antrim

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

Dame Angela Eagle

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...

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