Apply to run a clinical trial using a medicine for an animal
Application form for a licence to conduct a clinical trial using an animal medicine (animal test certificate).
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You need an animal test certificate (ATC) type A or B, to conduct clinical trials to generate data in support of an application to get a licence (marketing authorisation) to market an animal medicine.
As a vet you need a ATC type S to conduct small scale research trials.
You must submit your application to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.
To help you prepare your application read Animal Test Certificates guidance.
Labelling requirements are set out in the product literature standard.
All applications are checked (validated) upon receipt and you will then be sent an invoice for the fee.
Updates to this page
Published 26 November 2014Last updated 20 December 2024 + show all updates
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Added updated ATC application forms for Type A or B Pharmaceutical and Type-S.
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EU/EEA and other third countries" is replaced by "EEA, USA, Canada, Japan, New Zealand or Australia
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Updated Application forms added
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Updated Immunological application form
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Updated Immunological/Biological Product Form
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Updated Application forms added: ATC Type A or B Pharmaceutical ATC Type S
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Application form attachments changed to Word versions
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First published.