The authorisation of veterinary medicinal products based on various European and national requirements is one of the main tasks of the Federal Office for Safety in Health Care (BASG).

During the authorisation process, experts review the efficacy, safety, and quality of the medicinal product. A (veterinary) medicinal product is only authorised if the existing benefit-risk profile is proportionate and the benefits outweigh the risks.

Any modifications to veterinary medicinal products must also comply with the various European and national requirements and be submitted to the BASG for approval.
Austria carries out authorisations at national and European level and also offers its expertise as a Reference Member State (RMS) for European authorisation procedures.