Animal & Veterinary
Compliance & Enforcement
One of the highest priorities of the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is assuring the safety of animal derived foods, and assuring that safe and effective animal drugs are available. Compliance is monitoring the adherence of regulated industry with legal, administrative, and regulatory programs and policies. Within CVM the Division of Compliance monitors the activities of our stakeholders, performs educational outreach to the field and industry, and pursues regulatory actions if warranted.
Questions concerning CVM’s Compliance activities can be addressed to:
Division of Compliance (HFV-230)
Office of Surveillance and Compliance
Center for Veterinary Medicine
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
MPN IV Bldg., Room 146
7519 Standish Place
Rockville, MD 20855-2773
Telephone: (240) 276-9200
FAX: (240) 276-9241
Press Releases
- July 10, 2012
Wisconsin livestock dealer enters into consent decree involving drug residues in cows - August 31, 2010
Michigan Dairy Farm Enjoined from Unlawful Drug Use
Updated November 8, 2011 - November 01, 2011
FDA Enters Consent Decree of Permanent Injunction in NY Tissue Residue Case - July 21, 2011
Washington Dairy Farm Permanently Enjoined for Engaging in Unlawful Use of New Animal Drugs - August 31, 2010
FDA seeks court order against Michigan dairy - July 27, 2010
Pennsylvania Dairy Farm Agrees to Stop Improper Medication - April 19, 2010
FDA Seeks Injunction Against Florida Animal Drug Compounder - March 26, 2010
FDA Takes Action Against New York Dairy Farmer - February 23, 2010
Maryland Veal Calf Dealer Agrees to Close in Response to FDA-Initiated Action - February 03, 2010
United States Seizes more than 1500 Cases of Food from Wisconsin Distribution Warehouse United States Seizes more than 1500 Cases of Food from Wisconsin Distribution Warehouse - November 19, 2009
FDA Takes Action Against Maryland Veal Calf Dealer - November 18, 2009
FDA Takes Action Against Dairy Farm and Owner - July 31, 2009
FDA Takes Action Against Teva Animal Health Inc. - July 20, 2009
FDA: Adulterated Animal Feed Seized - May 04, 2007
FDA Clarifies Extra-label use of medicated feed in minor species per CPG #615.11 - October 03, 2006
Revised - Consent Decree Filed in Compounding Case Against BET Pharm, LLC - August 31, 2006
Consent Decree Filed In Medicated Feed Case Filed Against Cooperative Agricultural Services, Inc. - June 28, 2006
Consent Decree Filed in Tissue Residue Case against Jay Parker and Sons Livestock Grower/Dealer and Dairy Farm - June 23, 2006
Reminder To Aquaculture Producers About The Use Of Formaldehyde - February 10, 2006
Consent Decree Entered in Tissue Residue Case Against Williams Cattle Company and Its Officers - December 05, 2005
November 2005 Update on Feed Enforcement Activities to Limit the Spread of BSE - July 22, 2005
Consent Decree Filed in White River Dairy Tissue Residue Case - June 20, 2005
June 2005 Update on Feed Enforcement Activities to Limit the Spread of BSE - May 02, 2005
Consent Decree Filed in Tissue Residue Case at Alvin Souza Dairy - March 17, 2005
March 2005 Update on Feed Enforcement Activities to Limit the Spread of BSE - January 19, 2005
Labels Changed on Hormone Implants to Indicate That They Are Not Permitted for Use in Veal Calves - January 19, 2005
Sentencing in Livestock Prescription Drug Fraud Case - November 23, 2004
November 2004 Update on Ruminant Feed (BSE) Enforcement Activities - September 01, 2004
FDA to Revise Its Compliance Policy Guide on Veterinary Compounding - July 29, 2004
July 2004 Update on Ruminant Feed (BSE) Enforcement Activities - June 21, 2004
Reminder – Doramectin not Permitted for Use in Dairy Cattle - May 25, 2004
Consent Decree Filed in Tissue Residue Case - April 22, 2004
April 2004 Update on Ruminant Feed (BSE) Enforcement Activities - March 18, 2004
Initial Decision on Proposed Withdrawal of Baytril Poultry NADA - February 06, 2004
Update on Ruminant Feed (BSE) Enforcement Activities - November 10, 2003
Guidance for Investigators on Ruminant Feed (BSE) Inspections Available - November 03, 2003
Alert to Pet Owners - Recall of Petcurean Go! Natural Pet Food - May 29, 2003
Consent Decree Signed in Tissue Residue Case against California Dairy - February 28, 2003
FDA Order Prohibits Extralabel Use of Phenylbutazone in Certain Dairy Cattle
CVM Policy and Procedures Manual - Compliance Sections
- Division of Compliance (SMG 1244.12)
1240.2202 Voluntary Compliance (PDF - 27KB)1240.3605 Regulating Animal Foods with Drug Claims (PDF - 61KB)1240.3622 Good Manufacturing Practice Compliance Status (PDF - 42KB)1240.3630 Tissue Residue Reporting (PDF - 33KB)1240.3650 Diversion of Unfit Food to Animal Use (PDF - 16KB)1240.3660 Development of CPG's Affecting Veterinary Products (PDF - 23KB)1240.3661 Preparation of Compliance Programs (PDF - 34KB)1240.3670 Management of Formal Evidentiary Hearings (PDF - 60KB)1240.4170 CVM Medically Necessary Veterinary Drug Product Shortage Management (PDF - 60KB)
Compliance Guidance Documents
CVM GFI #68 Small Entities Compliance Guide for Protein Blenders, Feed Manufacturers, and Distributors (PDF - 66KB)CVM GFI #69 Small Entities Compliance Guide for Feeders of Ruminant Animals with On-Farm Feed Mixing Operations (PDF - 62KB)CVM GFI #70 Small Entities Compliance Guide for Feeders of Ruminant Animals Without On-Farm Feed Mixing Operations (PDF - 59KB)CVM GFI #76 Questions and Answers BSE Feed Regulations (PDF - 142KB)CVM GFI #102 Manufacture and Distribution of Unapproved Piperazine Products