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Article (1) Definitions For the purposes of implementing the provisions of this Decree by Law, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise: State : The United Arab Emirates. Ministry : The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.
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Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Veterinary Medical Products and Veterinary Pharmaceutical Establishments 2 Establishment : The Emirates Drug Establishment. Minister : The Minister of Climate Change and Environment. Board of Directors : The Board of Directors of the Establishment. Chairman : The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Establishment. Competent Authority : The local authority concerned with Veterinary Medical Products and veterinary pharmaceutical establishments in each Emirate. Veterinary Medical Product : Devices, medicinal and medical products intended for use in or on an animal body as specified in Clause (1) of Article (2) of this Decree by Law. Veterinary Medicinal Product : A substance, combination of substances or an input material prepared for the treatment or prevention of a disease, for the diagnosis of medical conditions, or for the restoration, correction, or modification of physiological functions or the structure of an animal. Veterinary Biological Products : Veterinary Medicinal Product obtained through biotechnological techniques from a living organism or produced industrially in a way that mimics the biological origin. They consist of several categories such as vaccines, blood products and their derivatives, monoclonal antibodies, growth factors, plasma derivatives, cellular and gene therapy products, advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs), and allergy diagnostic products. Active Substance : Any substance or group of substances responsible for the primary effects of the Veterinary Medical Product, which may be obtained from animal, plant, microorganisms, chemical, or other sources.
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Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Veterinary Medical Products and Veterinary Pharmaceutical Establishments 3 Veterinary Raw Materials : Active or inactive substances that are used in the manufacture of a Veterinary Medical Product, whether of chemical, biological, or natural origin. Veterinary Complementary Products : Products used to improve the health condition of animals, support body functions, enhance digestion, and promote growth or performance, without having any therapeutic uses. Veterinary complementary products include: 1. Veterinary nutritional supplements. 2. Animal health care products. 3. Veterinary disinfectants. Veterinary Nutritional Supplements : Complementary veterinary products taken orally in separate doses or added to feed (food) to support the animal's dietary system. and not intended to treat, diagnose, or prevent diseases. They consist of natural or partially or fully synthetic products such as vitamins, amino acids, mineral salts, living organisms, enzymes, or any other substances authorized by international organizations. They do not require a prescription for sale, nor do they require direct medical supervision for their use. Living Organisms : Beneficial live microorganisms (Probiotics), such as certain types of bacteria (Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Bacillus) and yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), that are internationally permitted because of their safety and benefits in supporting digestion and immunity.
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Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Veterinary Medical Products and Veterinary Pharmaceutical Establishments 4 Injectable Veterinary Supplements : Veterinary Medicinal Products administered intravenously or by other routes of injection, intended to correct or support the nutritional and metabolic balance of the animal in cases where oral nutritional support is impossible or insufficient. These products include solutions or formulations of vitamins, mineral salts, amino acids, or other internationally authorized substances. These supplements are used under direct veterinary supervision and may only be dispensed with an approved medical prescription. Animal Health Care Products : Veterinary complementary products used for the general health care of animals and are not intended for the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease, and do not require a medical prescription or direct medical supervision for their use. Veterinary Disinfectants : Veterinary complementary products that are considered chemical preparations, products, or substances used to disinfect surfaces, tools, and equipment in veterinary environments or on an animal's skin to eliminate or reduce bacteria, fungi, and viruses, thereby preventing animal diseases or limiting their spread.
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Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Veterinary Medical Products and Veterinary Pharmaceutical Establishments 5 Veterinary Medical Device : A Veterinary Medical Product in the form of a substance, device, instrument, apparatus, implant, reagent, or system, including its accessories and operating software, including wearable devices and products based on artificial intelligence technology. It achieves its intended purpose for use in or on the body of an animal without having a pharmacological, immunological, or metabolic effect, and is manufactured, sold, or offered for use in the following cases: 1. Diagnosis, treatment, cure, mitigation, monitoring, or prevention of a disease, injury, or disability. 2. Detection, compensation for, or modification of an anatomical position. 3. Control of pregnancy and fertilization processes. Marketing Authorization : The approval granted by the Establishment to a licensed legal person in the State to market a specific Veterinary Medical Product in the State in accordance with the provisions of this Decree by Law, its Executive Regulations, and the resolutions issued in implementation thereof. Veterinary Consignment : All Veterinary Medical Products imported into, exported from, or transiting through the State. Veterinary Establishments : Any establishment operating in accordance with the legislation in force in the State, such as a veterinary hospital, veterinary clinic, veterinary laboratory, commercial animal production farm, or an artificial insemination center for animals. Veterinary Pharmaceutical Establishments : The establishments listed in Clause (2) of Article (2) of this Decree by Law. Veterinary Medical Warehouse : A veterinary pharmaceutical establishment licensed to store and possess Veterinary Medical Products or Veterinary Raw
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Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Veterinary Medical Products and Veterinary Pharmaceutical Establishments 6 Materials. The warehouse may be licensed for import, distribution, re-export, or wholesale. Veterinary Medical Storage Facility : A veterinary pharmaceutical establishment licensed to store and transport Veterinary Medical Products. Marketing Office : A veterinary pharmaceutical establishment licensed to practice the activity of promoting Veterinary Medical Products to veterinary practitioners and pharmacists. Veterinary Medical Products Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) : A company contracted by pharmaceutical companies and entrusted with expanding the manufacturing operations of Veterinary Medical Products and providing comprehensive services ranging from development to the manufacture of the Veterinary Medical Product, which can assist in scalability, allowing the pharmaceutical company to focus on drug discovery and marketing. Its services include pre-development of the product, technical studies related to the product, materials, manufacturing methods, registration, and commercial production.
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Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Veterinary Medical Products and Veterinary Pharmaceutical Establishments 7 Contract Research and Development Organization (CRDO) : A company contracted to outsource and accelerate the innovation and development processes of Veterinary Medical Products, which includes: 1. Contract research Organizations (CROs): A company contracted to carry out one or more of the clinical research sponsor’s obligations for the clinical trial. 2. Contract Site Management Organizations (SMOs): A company contracted to provide administrative services related to the management of clinical trial sites and does not assume any of the regulatory obligations of the sponsor for the clinical trials it manages. Its services include: identifying or managing principal and sub- investigators, hiring study staff, preparing submissions to institutional review boards and committees, and assisting in project feasibility, launch, or closure of the study site, or any other study activities related to the site. Veterinary Biobank : A veterinary pharmaceutical establishment licensed to collect, preserve, store, and distribute biological samples including, but not limited to blood, tissues, and cells, and their associated information for future use. This includes, but is not limited to, independent and mobile blood banks and cord blood and stem cell banks. It does not include biological samples used for artificial insemination of animals. Veterinary Pharmacy : A veterinary pharmaceutical establishment licensed to store, prepare compounding pharmacy, or conduct its activities, or to dispense, display, or sell Veterinary Medical Products directly to the public within the State. It is not permitted to import, export, or re-export.
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Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Veterinary Medical Products and Veterinary Pharmaceutical Establishments 8 Bioequivalence Center : A licensed veterinary pharmaceutical establishment where research and comparative studies on the bioequivalence of a generic drug are conducted against an innovator drug. Marketing Authorization Holder : The holder of a license to market one or more Veterinary Medical Products in the State in accordance with the provisions of this Decree by Law, its Executive Regulations, and the resolutions issued in implementation thereof, and who is responsible for all aspects of its marketing, promotion, and follow-up in the State. Veterinary Pharmacovigilance : The science associated with activities related to the identification of side effects, adverse or toxic reactions of Veterinary Medical Products, and the potential risks of their use, as well as the methods for their detection, monitoring, and surveillance, and the collection of reports for the purpose of their assessment, analysis, treatment, prevention, and identification of measures to prevent their occurrence. Innovator Product : The first Veterinary Medical Product of its kind within its category, either because it contains new components or combinations that have not been used before, or is used in new ways, or because it has been developed and marketed for the first time by the developing company and has not previously obtained marketing approvals in the State, and an application has been submitted for marketing authorization to the Establishment by the innovator company or through its authorized representative for this purpose, while the product enjoys valid patents at the time of submission. Orphan Product : A Veterinary Medical Product designated for the treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of a rare or emerging disease or condition.
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Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Veterinary Medical Products and Veterinary Pharmaceutical Establishments 9 Generic Product : A veterinary medicinal product similar to another veterinary medicinal product that has the same quality and quantity of active ingredients, the same pharmaceutical form, and is bioequivalent thereto. It may have a pioneer status, being the first generic Veterinary Medical Product to obtain marketing authorization in the State, similar to an innovator product that has not obtained marketing authorization in the State in terms of indication, pharmaceutical form, active substances, and bioequivalence, without prejudice to the intellectual property legislation in force in the State. Veterinary Non- Clinical Research : Research conducted on Veterinary Medical Products in the laboratory or on non-target animal species, for the purpose of evaluating the safety, efficacy, and physical, chemical, toxicological, and pharmacological properties of the Veterinary Medical Products. Veterinary Clinical Research : Scientific research conducted on target animals, for the purpose of using the Veterinary Medical Product thereon, to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Veterinary Medical Products under actual or simulated conditions of use, after the product has passed the non-clinical stage. Target Animals : Animals intended for treatment, prevention, or diagnosis using the Veterinary Medical Product for research purposes. Bioequivalence : The absence of any significant statistical difference related to the bioavailability of the active ingredient in a Veterinary Medical Product compared to another product with the same active ingredient when administered at the same dose and under the same conditions. Bioavailability : The rate and extent of absorption and availability of the active ingredient in the Veterinary Medical Product or any of its active metabolites in the blood or at its site of action in the body.
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Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Veterinary Medical Products and Veterinary Pharmaceutical Establishments 10 Qualified Person : A natural person who is scientifically and technically qualified and licensed to perform a specific activity within the field of pharmacy, veterinary medicine, or another field related to Veterinary Medical Products and establishments in accordance with the legislation in force in the State. Solvents, Preservatives, and Excipients : Inactive substances used to improve the appearance and properties of the Veterinary Medical Product. Import, Export, or Re-export Approval : The approval granted by the Establishment to a facility or concerned entity for the import, export, or re-export of specific Veterinary Medical Products required for the performance of their duties, and not for commercial purposes, in cases determined by a decision of the Chairman. Import, Export, or Re-export Permit : The permit issued by the Establishment to a licensed veterinary medical warehouse or a licensed Veterinary Medical Products manufacturing facility for the import, export, or re-export of Veterinary Medical Products, upon fulfilling the prescribed conditions in accordance with the provisions of this Decree by Law, its Executive Regulations, and the resolutions issued in implementation thereof. Controlled Substances and Products : Veterinary products and materials whose medical and commercial handling require special regulatory controls, which are: 1. Toxic substances and plants. 2. Prohibited substances. 3. Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, whether in raw form or within a Veterinary Medical Product. 4. Hazardous medical products.
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Federal Decree by Law of 2025 Regarding Veterinary Medical Products and Veterinary Pharmaceutical Establishments 11 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances : Medical, pharmaceutical, and other products containing any of the active substances listed under the aforementioned Federal Decree by Law No. (30) of 2021, as amended, or any other law that supersedes it. Semi-Controlled Substances and Products : Veterinary substances or medicines that are not classified as narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances, but whose movement within the State must be monitored because their misuse may cause harm to public health. Chemical Precursors : A chemical substance used at any stage in the manufacture or production of veterinary medicines or medicinal products, and classified as a chemical precursor according to the schedules attached to Federal Decree by Law No. (38) of 2024 Regarding Medical Products, the Pharmacy Profes
