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Written question asked by Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 20 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Friday, 24 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Valerian: Veterinary Medicine

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when were businesses notified of the reclassification of valerian root by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.

Answer

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate considers valerian root to be medicinal by function, above a certain strength, in line with the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (as amended) definition of a veterinary medicine. The medicinal status applied to valerian root was established in 1992 and the substance has not been reclassified.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128495
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Standards Veterinary Medicines Directorate Veterinary medicine Valerian
Link
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