If a quality defect in a veterinary medicinal product (VMP) poses a serious risk to animal or human health or the environment, national competent authorities inform each other through the Rapid Alert System.
This is a system for the rapid exchange of information on the recall of VMP if the relevant VMP has a quality defect or falsified VMP are detected and urgent action is required to protect animal and human health.
VMP are recall from the market – their supply and use are prohibited if the qualitative and quantitative composition of the VMP does not comply with that specified in the registration documentation.
If there is suspicion about the quality of VMP or about counterfeit VMP, the VMP manufacturer, importer, wholesaler, pharmacy, veterinary pharmacy or veterinary medical practice shall report the detected quality to the Food and Veterinary Service:
- by phone - +371 67095267
- by e-mail - vzd@pvd.gov.lv