The House of Lords warns Northern Ireland may lose a third of veterinary medicines by 2025 due to Brexit, posing health and food supply risks.

The House of Lords Windsor Framework Sub-Committee warns that Northern Ireland could lose a third of its veterinary medicines due to Brexit rules, posing a threat to public health and disrupting the UK's food supply chain. The current grace period for medicines for farm animals and pets ends on 31 December 2025, and potential medicine shortages could increase the risk of diseases affecting both animals and humans, restrict farmers' ability to sell their products abroad, and lead to food security concerns in Great Britain. The committee urges the government to assess the economic impact of this situation and reach a solution with the European Union.

April 29, 2024
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