VMD

Veterinary Medicines Directorate. UK Executive Agency of DEFRA seeking to protect public health, animal health, the environment and promoting animal welfare by assuring the safety, quality and efficacy of veterinary medicines in the United Kingdom. Amongst other services, VMD maintain databases of approved veterinary products, homeopathic products and feed additives, together with lists of expired or rejected applications on products. VMD also test for veterinary residues and illegal substances in animals and animal products, authorise the sellers of veterinary medicines, direct policy and legislation and monitor and take action on any adverse veterinary medicine incidents.