APHIS Amends Packaging and Labeling Requirements for Veterinary Biologics

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on Aug. 30 issued a final rule (here) amending its regulations on the packaging and labeling of veterinary biological products. Changes to format and content requirements include allowing the use of an abbreviated true name on small final container labeling, requiring labeling information placed on carton tray covers to appear on the outside face of the tray cover, and removing the restriction requiring multiple-dose final containers of veterinary biologics to be packaged in individual cartons. The final rule takes effect Oct. 31.