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Next steps taken in VN Regulation move
VN Council voted to alter RCVS Charter

Members of the Veterinary Nurses Council have voted to alter the RCVS charter to include a new category of college membership for nurses at their last Council meeting on 8th May, but the wider profession will not be consulted as the proposal goes forward.

At the meeting, council members voted in favour of both continuing to be regulated by the RCVS, and for the RCVS charter to be amended to provide a new category of membership for VNs - thereby potentially addressing the legal anomaly that allows RVNs struck off the college register to continue carrying out Schedule 3 work.

The decision to bypass consultation of the wider profession on the decision was queried by council member Andrea Jeffery, but was dismissed, and the draft statement will now return to the legislation working party for consideration.

The move heralds the next step in the move to tighten up the regulation of the veterinary profession, which has already seen the RCVS in ongoing discussions with Defra over achieving overall statutory regulation for nurses.

Currently, veterinary nurses can register with the RCVS to become RVNs, who follow the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses. However, those on the Schedule 3 list whose names are not included in the Register are still able to practice, using the title Veterinary Nurse and the post-nominal letters VN.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.