Viruses, Serums, Toxins, and Analogous Products; Packaging and Labeling

This document confirms that the final rule on the packaging and labeling of veterinary biological products becomes effective on August 19, 1995. Upon the effective date, the final rule prohibits the repackaging and relabeling, for further sale or distribution, of final containers of product that are imported or that are prepared at licensed establishments. After the effective date, veterinary biological products that have been repackaged before that date may continue to be distributed for further sale for a period of 6 months until February 19, 1996, to permit final distribution of repackaged biologics that remain in marketing channels. During the course of the six-month period, APHIS will be closely monitoring the availability of single-dose or individually-packaged products for use by non-veterinarians.