Environmental risk assessment of ectoparasiticidal veterinary medicinal products used in cats and dogs

This reflection paper has been developed to communicate the CVMP's view on the scientific discussion regarding the potential environmental impact(s) of ectoparasiticidal veterinary medicinal products used in cats and dogs, and provides an opportunity for stakeholders to contribute their views.

Keywords: Ectoparasiticides, endectocides, veterinary medicinal products (VMPs), environmental risk assessment, companion animals, cats, dogs

Current version

Reflection paper on the environmental risk assessment of ectoparasiticidal veterinary medicinal products used in cats and dogs

Consultation dates: 16/12/2022 to 31/03/2023AdoptedLegal effective date: 09/11/2023Reference Number: EMA/CVMP/ERA/31905/2021

Document history

Overview of comments received on the 'Reflection paper on the environmental risk assessment of ectoparasiticidal veterinary medicinal products used in cats and dogs'

Draft reflection paper on the environmental risk assessment of ectoparasiticidal veterinary medicinal products used in cats and dogs

Consultation dates: 16/12/2022 to 31/03/2023