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What is VICH?

VICH is a trilateral (EU-Japan-USA) programme aimed at harmonising technical requirements for veterinary product registration. Its full title is the International Cooperation on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Veterinary Medicinal Products. VICH was officially launched in April 1996.  It has 5 main objectives.

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Next meetings of Steering Committee:
44th SC meeting

10 – 13 November 2025 (Indianapolis, USA)

45th SC meeting
16 – 19 November 2026 (Ibaraki, Japan)

Next meetings of VICH Forum:
18th VICH Forum meeting
11 & 12 November 2025 (Indianapolis, USA)

19th VICH Forum meeting
17 & 18 November 2026 (Ibaraki, Japan)