What is an Aphis form?
What is an Aphis form?
The US Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals (APHIS Form 7001) is an official document issued and signed by a licensed, accredited veterinarian providing verification that an animal, or group of animals, was inspected and found apparently healthy and showing no signs of …
Who regulates veterinary biologics?
APHIS
APHIS regulates veterinary biologics (vaccines, bacterins, antisera, diagnostic kits, and other products of biological origin) to ensure that the veterinary biologics available for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of animal diseases are pure, safe, potent, and effective.
Are all veterinary products regulated by USDA?
A: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorized, under the 1913 Virus-Serum-Toxin Act as amended by the 1985 Food Security Act, to ensure that all veterinary biologics produced in, or imported into, the United States are not worthless, contaminated, dangerous, or harmful.
Who approves veterinary vaccines?
Veterinary biologics, including vaccines for animal diseases, are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
What is a USDA license for animals?
The AWA and associated regulations requires a USDA license for anyone who (for compensation or profit) buys, sells (including adoption), or negotiates the sale of dogs for research, exhibition, or use as a pet; or for hunting, breeding, or security purposes at the wholesale level.
What is the difference between USDA and FDA?
Technically, the USDA is responsible for the safety of meat, poultry and egg products, while the FDA regulates all other foods, Raymond explains.
Is the FDA a federal law?
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) is a federal law enacted by Congress. It and other federal laws establish the legal framework within which FDA operates. FDA regulations are also federal laws, but they are not part of the FD&C Act.
What 10 general categories does the FDA regulate?
The FDA regulates a wide range of products, including foods (except for aspects of some meat, poultry and egg products, which are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture); human and veterinary drugs; vaccines and other biological products; medical devices intended for human use; radiation-emitting electronic …
Can any vet do a health certificate?
You can only obtain a pet health certificate from a licensed, USDA accredited veterinarian. If you need a CVI for travel, be sure that your veterinarian is also USDA accredited.
What is required for a pet health certificate?
The health certificate must be signed by an accredited veterinarian after examining your pet and determining that it is free of infectious diseases and satisfies all import requirements of the receiving state, territory, or country. International travel often requires USDA endorsement of the certificate.
Do I need to register with USDA?
If you are an owner or the person in charge of a regulated business, the law requires you to be licensed or registered with USDA. Failure to become licensed or registered is a violation of the Animal Welfare Act.
