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The VMD web services will be unavailable from Friday 18 Sept 6pm - Sun 5pm

Web services, such as the Special Imports System and Adverse Event Reporting will be unavailable due to essential maintenance.

SIS Home screen

SIS Home screen

The following online application services will be unavailable:

Special Import Certificates

You should obtain an import certificate in advance if you think you will need to import/use an imported medicine during this period.

In urgent cases where the VMD have previously issued a certificate, you may purchase and use an imported veterinary medicine prior to obtaining a certificate from the VMD. This is a special dispensation which only applies to the VMD online system during this maintenance period. You should obtain an import certificate retrospectively as soon as possible.

The following online information service will be unavailable:

Along with access to the following Registers:

  • Register of SQP Retailer Premises
  • Register of SQPs
  • List of Accredited Internet Retailers
  • Register of Specific Manufacturing Authorisations

The systems will be operational again from 5pm Sunday 20 September.

The VMD apologises for any inconvenience.

Updates to this page

Published 15 September 2020