
American Committee for Veterinary Medicines
The Committee was created during the V Semminar on Harmonisation of Registration and Control of Veterinary Medicinal Products as COLMEVET (download the creation document, spanish only), held in La Habana, Cuba, in 1999, and ratified during the XV OIE Regional Conference of the Americas Regional Commission held in Cartagena, Colombia, March 2000, and countersigned during the General Session of the OIE International Committe on May 2000, where the rules where approved (donwnload the rules, updated 2017).
The Committee is the only area of discussion and proposals which adapts to the needs and the possibilities in the areas of registration of veterinary products in America.
The Committee of the Americas for Veterinary Medicines (CAMEVET) presents its Fifth Strategic Plan 2025-2029, reaffirming its commitment to harmonising regulations for the registration of veterinary medicines across the region. This plan aims to strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors, facilitate safe trade, and optimise regulatory processes by preventing the duplication of trials and promoting common standards. With over 30 harmonised guidelines developed throughout its history, CAMEVET continues to drive the development of new regulations and the revision of existing ones, ensuring quality and safety in the sector.
Discover the latest Strategic Plan.