Federal Decree on Veterinary Medical Products and Establishments

The decree also establishes a framework for the regulation of veterinary medical products, including vaccines, biological products, and complementary products. It requires establishments to obtain licenses and follow good practices in manufacturing and distribution.

Update note

Who should read this

Companies involved in the veterinary medical products industry should review this decree immediately.

Directly affected

veterinary medical product manufacturersdistributorspharmaceutical establishments

Key facts

  • Federal Decree by Law No. (21) of 2025
  • Issued on 01 Oct 2025
  • Effective from 01 Jan 2026
  • Regulates veterinary medical products and pharmaceutical establishments
  • Establishes a framework for marketing authorization and manufacturing

What this means for you

Veterinary medical product manufacturers and distributors must comply with the new regulations, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Directly affected: veterinary medical product manufacturers, distributors, pharmaceutical establishments

Source

UAE Legislation Portal — Finance & Banking (Sector 46)
https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/3942
Original-source date: 2025 · Captured: 2026-05-18T18:15+00:00Z

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What does “Federal Decree on Veterinary Medical Products and Establishments” change?

The decree also establishes a framework for the regulation of veterinary medical products, including vaccines, biological products, and complementary products. It requires establishments to obtain licenses and follow good practices in manufacturing and distribution.

Who is affected by this update?

veterinary medical product manufacturers, distributors, pharmaceutical establishments

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