Who regulates veterinary biologics?
The Veterinary Biologics Program of the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) oversees the veterinary biologics industry in the United States. This Program consists of the Center for Veterinary Biologics and allied services: -Center for Veterinary Biologics-Policy, Evaluation and Licensing unit establishes licensing standards; reviews all prelicense documentation; reviews test methods and labels; and issues, suspends, or revokes licenses and permits. They also perform prelicense and surveillance testing; test product associated with field problems; and develop references, reagents, and test methods. -Center for Veterinary Biologics-Inspection & Compliance unit inspects production facilities, methods, and records; and investigates suspected legal violations and consumer complaints. -APHIS’s Investigative & Enforcement Services investigates violations of Federal law.
