NOAH
the representative
NOAH’s member companies range from large multinational
organisations, that operate around the world, to small independent UK
companies. However, due to the structure of NOAH, every member can make its
opinion heard so NOAH is the true voice of the industry.
One of NOAH’s most important roles is to represent the
companies that research, develop, manufacture or market animal medicines in
the UK, giving information and seeking views on subjects affecting the
industry. This involves consultation amongst NOAH members to agree a
consensus view and then talking to other organisations or individuals who
are involved. This includes organisations representing those who regulate,
prescribe, supply and use animal medicines.
As a member of
IFAH, the worldwide animal health
representative body, NOAH is able to pass UK industry information and
viewpoints for consideration at the international level, and also channel
relevant legislative and technical information back to the UK industry.
NOAH acts as the political spokesperson for the industry
by providing information to politicians and their researchers about how
animal medicines help in the provision of healthy food from healthy animals,
and about their role in preventing disease in the nation’s companion
animals. This is done through contributions to political websites, as well
as meeting with MPs, peers, ministers, civil servants and UK MEPs.
NOAH wants to see policies that are based on sound
science, which are predictable and so enable businesses to invest, and which
promote animal welfare, ensure food safety, encourage sustainable
agriculture, make product information more freely available, and encourage
research.
NOAH welcomes any opportunity to take part in informed
and rational debate. At all times it supports that which has been
scientifically tested, against subjective or ill-informed comment.
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