M-8, r. 11 - Regulation respecting the labelling and packaging of medications intended for animals

Updated to 12 December 2023

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chapter M-8, r. 11

Regulation respecting the labelling and packaging of medications intended for animals

Veterinary Surgeons Act

(chapter M-8, s. 6.1, 1st par., subpar. 2).

1. A veterinary surgeon who prepares a prescription shall enter, on the label of the medication,

(1)  the name, address and telephone number of the establishment;

(2)  the client’s name;

(3)  the identification or description of the animal or group of animals;

(4)  the name of the veterinarian prescribing it;

(5)  the generic and trade name of the medication, the quantity, the dosage and, where applicable,

(a)  the concentration of the medication, if necessary;

(b)  the method of administering the medication;

(c)  the particular method of conserving the medication;

(d)  special precautions;

(e)  the expiry date; and

(f)  the waiting period before the animal product is fit for human consumption;

(6)  the date of preparation; and

(7)  the number of renewals remaining.

O.C. 1148-2000, s. 1.

2. Section 1 does not apply to a medication delivered in the manufacturer’s original container, provided that the following conditions are met:

(1)  the veterinary surgeon who prepares a prescription has entered on the label of such medication: the name, address and telephone number of the establishment or, if he does not use an establishment name, the name of the person preparing the prescription and the prescription number;

(2)  the information referred to in paragraph 5 of section 1 appears on the container;

(3)  the medication is intended for licence use.

O.C. 1148-2000, s. 2.

3. All medications shall be packaged in safe containers.

O.C. 1148-2000, s. 3.

4. (Omitted).

O.C. 1148-2000, s. 4.

REFERENCES

O.C. 1148-2000, 2000 G.O. 2, 5123