Legal Jargon Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)?
To protect animal health, public health, and the environment.
What does VMD stand for?
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
What does VMR outline?
Legal text on the manufacture, authorisation, marketing, distribution, and post-authorisation surveillance of veterinary medicines
What is the role of the VMD?
Ensures that the VMR is carried out
Fill in the blank: The VMR sets out the legal text on the _______ of veterinary medicines.
[manufacture, authorisation, marketing, distribution, post-authorisation surveillance]
What can VMD Inspectors serve?
Improvement or seizure notices
VMD stands for Veterinary Medicines Directorate, which regulates veterinary medicines in the UK.
What is the responsibility of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate regarding adverse events?
Monitoring and acting on reports of adverse events from veterinary medicines
Adverse events refer to any unintended effects or issues arising from the use of veterinary medicines.
What does the Veterinary Medicines Directorate test for?
Residues of veterinary medicines or illegal substances in animals and animal products
This testing ensures food safety and animal health.
What role does the Veterinary Medicines Directorate play in authorizing veterinary medicines?
Assessing applications for and authorising companies to sell veterinary medicines
This involves evaluating safety, efficacy, and quality of the medicines.
What aspect of veterinary medicines does the Veterinary Medicines Directorate control?
How veterinary medicines are made and distributed
This includes ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
Who does the Veterinary Medicines Directorate advise on veterinary medicines policy?
Government ministers
Their role includes advising on the development and implementation of policies.
What regulations does the Veterinary Medicines Directorate make, update, and enforce?
The Veterinary Medicines Regulations
These regulations govern the use and management of veterinary medicines.
What does the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 govern?
Controls on the manufacture, authorisation, possession, distribution, use and post-authorisation surveillance of veterinary medicines and medicated feed.
How often are the Veterinary Medicines Regulations amended?
Annually
When were the latest amendments to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations made?
May 2024.
Fill in the blank: The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 ensures that the regulations are _______.
[up-to-date and fit for purpose]
What is the primary purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
To secure the health, safety and welfare of persons at work
This act aims to ensure a safe working environment.
What does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 protect besides persons at work?
Persons other than persons at work against risks to health or safety
This includes members of the public who may be affected by workplace activities.
What type of substances does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 aim to control?
Explosive or highly flammable or otherwise dangerous substances
The act seeks to prevent unlawful acquisition, possession, and use of these substances.
What is one of the environmental protections included in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
Control the emission into the atmosphere of noxious or offensive substances from premises
This is aimed at maintaining air quality and public health.
What do the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (C0SHH) aim to protect?
Employees and others from the hazards of substances used at work
C0SHH is a key regulation in the United Kingdom regarding workplace safety.
List the general requirements imposed on employers by C0SHH.
- Risk assessment
- Control of exposure
- Health surveillance
- Incident planning
These requirements are essential for ensuring a safe working environment.
True or False: C0SHH requires employers to conduct health surveillance.
True
Health surveillance is a critical component to monitor the health of employees exposed to hazardous substances.
Fill in the blank: The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (C0SHH) requires a _______ to identify potential risks.
[risk assessment]
Risk assessment is a systematic process to evaluate potential risks in the workplace.