Warns Senasica of illicit trading of counterfeit animal medications; requests reporting on their dissemination
In the realm of animal health, the regulatory bodies in Mexico, SENASICA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria) and COFEPRIS (Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgos Sanitarios), play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of animal medications. These bodies oversee product registration, quality control, and market authorization.
However, recent reports suggest irregularities in the circulation of certain animal medications, including Catarrol Oral, Hemoplex, and Rabi Volt.
1. Regulatory Context in Mexico
Animal medications in Mexico require regulatory approval to be legally sold. For instance, Catarrol Oral is marketed as a veterinary product for respiratory and digestive conditions, and Hemoplex is used for nutritional or hematologic support in animals. Rabi Volt, a vaccine product for rabies, is a regulated biological product needing stringent registration and quality assurance.
2. Registration Status
While Catarrol Oral and Hemoplex are registered in Mexico, there have been reports of unauthorized versions of these products circulating in informal markets. Rabi Volt, on the other hand, does not have a registration with SADER, making any batch or presentation commercialized in Mexico irregular.
3. Irregularities in Circulation
The unauthorized sale and distribution of veterinary medications, including some products under these brand names or copies thereof, pose significant concerns. These irregularities can lead to questions about the efficacy and safety of the products, the risk of antimicrobial resistance or treatment failures in animals, and potential threats to public and animal health, especially with vaccines like Rabi Volt.
4. Current Quality Control
Registered animal products undergo quality control testing and batch release checks by authorized laboratories coordinated by SENASICA and COFEPRIS. For vaccines like Rabi Volt, cold chain and lot integrity are continually monitored. SENASICA regularly updates a list of authorized veterinary drugs and reports on detection of illegal or counterfeit products.
In cases of suspicion, enforcement actions can include seizures, fines, and product recalls.
Summary
Officially, Catarrol Oral, Hemoplex, and Rabi Volt should be registered and subject to quality control to be legally marketed in Mexico. Irregularities do exist, primarily involving unregistered or counterfeit versions circulating in informal markets. Authorities maintain oversight and enforcement to mitigate risks, but vigilance remains necessary among veterinarians and consumers.
If you need the exact registration status of these specific products or alerts about irregularities, checking with SENASICA’s or COFEPRIS’s latest publications or contacting them directly is advisable, as this data can be updated periodically.
SENASICA has established an email ([email protected]) for reporting the irregular sale of the medications Catarrol Oral, Hemoplex, and Rabi Volt. SENASICA also maintains the microsite Alerta Sanitaria, where alerts on falsified, expired, or stolen animal medications can be consulted to prevent risks to animal health.
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