1November 2001
BrixhamEnvironmental Laboratory joins NOAH
The NationalOffice of Animal Health has gained six new members this year, the latest beingBrixham Environmental Laboratory.
The laboratory,which provides a multidisciplinary service to industry for the investigationand resolution of environmental issues, was voted into associate membership atthe NOAH Board meeting of 22 October.
Based in Devon,Brixham Environmental Laboratory field and investigation teams look at the fateand effects of products and wastes in water, air and soil environments.
"Demonstratingsafety to the environment is an important part of the marketing authorisationprocess for all animal medicines," said NOAH director Roger Cook. "Itis as much part of the process as demonstrating efficacy, quality and the othersafety criteria such as safety to the animal, to the user of the medicine andto the consumer. We are delighted to have the benefit of Brixham EnvironmentalLaboratory's specialist knowledge in this area, and hope that we can be of goodservice to them."
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1. Forfurther information contact Roger Cook or Alison Glennon on 020 8367 3131, ore-mail noah@noah.co.uk or visit theNOAH website www.noah.co.uk
2. The National Office of AnimalHealth was formed on 1 January 1986 to represent the UK companies whichresearch, develop, manufacture and market licensed animal health products. Theassociation now has 38 corporate members and 12 associate members. In 2000 NOAH'smembers accounted for around 95% of the 357 million UK animal health market,with additional valuable exports.
3. Brixham EnvironmentalLaboratory is part of AstraZeneca UK Limited.