Director's Briefing Notes are published every two weeks and are a summary of the Member Briefings.

Recommended List - Crop Committee Vacancies

Members have been invited to apply to fill vacancies which exist on the Recommended List's various crop committees.

Further information: G08-008

Holiday Entitlement During Sick Leave

The European Court of Justice will deliver a judgement on the Advocate General's recommendation that workers who are absent on sick leave should accrue entitlement to statutory annual leave.

Further information: G08-009

Companies Act 2006 - New Guidance

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators has prepared guidance on the changes in the Companies Act 2006 regarding directors' duties and proxies and corporate representation.

Further information: G08-010

UK Sales of Veterinary Antimicrobial Products

The VMD's ninth report contains information on sales of antimicrobial products authorised for use as veterinary medicines, antiprotozoals, antifungals, growth promoters and coccidiostats in the UK in 2006.

Further information: k.goodyear@vmd.defra.gsi.gov.uk

View MAVIS Now!

The latest edition of VMD's Marketing Authorisation Veterinary Information Service (MAVIS) includes information on licensing, enforcement, antimicrobial resistance and other related issues.

Further information: postmaster@vmd.defra.gsi.gov.uk