Veterinary Medicines Directorate
February 21
14:28
2024
A package was identified by a courier company based at a depot in the East Midlands.
The package arrived from Romania containing products destined for a supplier based in Sheffield.
The package was detained and subsequently seized by an inspector from the VMD.
The following products all manufactured by Cest Pharma in Romania, were seized:
- 12 x 600g Tubs of Energy Plus
- 12 x 500ml bottles of Tricogo
- 5 x 4 sachet boxes of Ronidazole 10%
- 3 x 4 sachet boxes of Tricoplus
- 10 x 20ml bottle of ParaProtect
- 1 x 5ml container of Tricogo
These products were intended for use in pigeons. None of these products were compliant with Schedule 6 (Exemption for small animals) and are not authorised for use in GB or NI.
The package was seized under Regulation 25 (Importation of unauthorised veterinary medicinal products) of the Veterinary M