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Innovation in animal health under Regulation (EU) 2019/6: Review and recommendations

Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This report synthesizes the outcomes of an interdisciplinary conference held in Munich in 2025 to evaluate the impact of the EU Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulation (EU) 2019/6 (1) and associated legislation on innovation in the animal health sector. It highlights the regulatory, scientific, and commercial challenges faced by stakeholders and proposes strategic actions to foster innovation, particularly in the context of limited markets, novel therapies, and sustainability. The report draws on expert presentations and panel discussions, offering a comprehensive overview of the current landscape and a call for regulatory and procedural adaptations to support the development and availability of veterinary medicinal products (VMPs).
DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2026.1758179
Authors: Klaus Hellmann, Helen Jukes, Matthias Hofer, Jens Peters, Ivo Schmerold, Gabriel Beechinor, Raffaele Bruno, Rory Cooney, Gabriele Braun, Charley Cull, Sven Bergmann, Michael Walkenhorst, Theresa Schlittenlacher, Dejan Cvejic, Juliane Straube, Cornelia Huettinger
Institutions: Health Products Regulatory Authority, Zoetis (United States), Zoetis (Belgium), Veterinary Medicines Directorate, City University of Hong Kong, Forschungsinstitut für Biologischen Landbau, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture
Language: English
Subfield: Food Science
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,801
OpenAlex ID: W7154158448
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