Does the admission procedure lack the fourth hurdle (socio-economic criteria)?
Besides the 3 aspects of drug safety, ie stability, efficacy and harmlessness, a fourth hurdle for veterinary drug licensing is discussed: socio-economic criteria. These criteria have not yet been established and the scientific aspects are difficult to define. After discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the fourth hurdle, the conclusion is that there is no need to introduce a fourth criterion into the admission procedure for veterinary drugs, feed additives or any other chemicals which increase animal health or promote their growth.
