This is a sectoral nation-wide Plan for the implementation of the Strategy for the prevention of the spread of antimicrobial resistance in Russia. The objectives of the Plan include: creation of legal grounds for the prevention and overcoming the spread of antimicrobial resistance in the framework of state regulation in the field of ensuring biological safety; introduction of a ban on the use of antimicrobial drugs for veterinary use for non-therapeutic purposes; regulation of antimicrobial agents in the process of manufacturing of animal feedstuffs; improving prevention and control measures against spread and circulation of pathogens with antimicrobial resistance; introduction of administrative liability for the use of antimicrobial drugs for veterinary purposes not included in the lists approved in accordance with the established procedure, and for the use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine for non-therapeutic purposes; and participation in prevention activities against spread of antimicrobial resistance carried out by World Health Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, World Organisation for Animal Health and other international partners. The goal shall be to ensure federal state sanitary and epidemiological supervision for ensuring the safety of foodstuffs and treatment and prevention of diseases of farm animals, as well as the provision of state veterinary supervision with a view of ensuring food safety.
Russian Federation · 2019-03-30