Nakuru: Veterinary association calls for law to regulate importsVets want law to regulate importsimportationlow qualityThe Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) wants a law to regulateof veterinary medicines and equipment.The association was concerned that the market was flooded with fake andimports, affecting livestock production and consumers. KVA national chairman Samuel Kahariri said the products were not certified and were finding their way into the country in unclear circumstances. He said the influx of the products could be addressed by strengthening Veterinary Medicines Directorate and the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. “It is evident that the market is flooded with all manner of livestock medicine and equipment whose quality is questionable. Kahariri said the Bill failed to takeof other relevant laws where safety issues were guaranteed by other authorities.

Source: Standard Digital March 13, 2019 21:04 UTC