Spain
Real Decreto 191/2018
Summary Description
Imposes the use of e-prescriptions for antimicrobials.
Species
Farmed animals
Jurisdiction
Spain
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Legislation
Status
In force
Legal Value
Binding
Date Enacted
2018
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
Real Decreto 191/2018, de 6 de abril, por el que se establece la transmisión electrónica de datos de las prescripciones veterinarias de antibióticos destinados a animales productores de alimentos para consumo humano (Spain)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Implements Ley 8/2003, de 24 de abril, de sanidad animal, which requires that operators provide all relevant sanitary information pertaining to the animals they keep by:
Weaknesses
- Does not impose stricter regulation on the use of antimicrobials than provided in EU law.
- This applies to prescriptions intended for food-producing animals and does not apply to prescriptions intended for pets.
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