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Illegal Wildlife Trade Review launched in Malawi
African elephant
Wild animals in Malawi are significantly affected by poaching and illegal wildlife trade.
Review to aid Illegal Wildlife Trade Action Plan

A technical review on illegal wildlife trade has been launched in Malawi.

According to the Born Free Foundation, the review will be used as a framework for the development of the Malawi government's Illegal Wildlife Trade Action Plan.

Investigations, research and interviews engaging all key government agencies and NGOs were key to the assessment.

The project team also carried out a review of the National Parks and Wildlife Act of Malawi. They have presented recommendations for a Parliamentary Review that will ensure that the law is strengthened and more compliant with the CITES Legislation Project.

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Hon Kondwani Nankhumwa, information, tourism and culture minister, said: "Wildlife crime is high on the agenda in Malawi as we are well aware of the impact it it having on our wildlife, which is extremely valuable to us, not just in terms of it contribution to tourism and the economy but also to biodiversity.

"Thanks to this report we now know the full extent of the challenge and will be able to respond accordingly."

Recommendations in the report cover legislation, data collection, law enforcement and prosecution. It is hoped that the key actions highlighted in the assessment will help to combat illegal wildlife trade throughout the chain.

Adam Roberts, CEO of the Born Free Foundation, said: "Wild animals in Malawi - elephants, hippo, turtles and many other species - are significantly affected by poaching and illegal wildlife trade. I hope that the recommendations in this comprehensive and detailed report will enable national decision-makers in the country to tackle this trade, benefitting Wildlife in Malawi and throughout the region."

The report was produced on behalf of Department of National Parks & Wildlife by GIZ, Lilongwe Wildlife Trust, the Born Free Foundation and the International Environmental Law Project. 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.