5. Act not to apply to supply or use of health products and active ingredients for veterinary purposes

Terms defined in s 2

• active ingredient

  active ingredient

  Defined · s 2

  “active ingredient” means any substance or compound that is usable in the manufacture of a health product as a pharmacologically active constituent;

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• health product

  health product

  Defined · s 2

  “health product” means any substance, preparation or device —(a)that —(i)is represented for use by humans;(ii)whether because of its presentation or otherwise, is likely to be taken for use by humans; or(iii)is included in a class of substances, preparations or devices which are or are ordinarily intended for use by humans,solely or principally for a health-related purpose; and(b)that falls within any of the categories of health products specified in the First Schedule;

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• supply

  supply

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  “supply”, in relation to a health product, means to transfer possession of the health product by any means whether or not for reward, and includes the following:(a)to sell the health product, whether by retail, wholesale or auction;(b)to expose or display the health product as an invitation to treat;(c)to transfer possession of the health product by exchange, gift, lease, loan, hire or hire-purchase;(d)to supply the health product in connection with —(i)a contract for the provision of any goods or the performance of any service; or(ii)any advertising, sponsorship or promotional activity;(e)to supply the health product by way of administration to or application in any person in the course of any diagnosis, treatment or test;(f)to offer, agree or attempt to supply the health product in any of the ways described in paragraphs (a) to (e) or to cause or permit the health product to be so supplied;(g)to keep or possess the health product for the purpose of supplying it in any of the ways described in paragraphs (a) to (f);

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• veterinarian

  veterinarian

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  “veterinarian” means a person who is licensed under section 53 of the Animals and Birds Act 1965 to treat, vaccinate or inoculate any animal or bird;

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