FDA Finalizes 9 Guidance Documents Focused on Harmonizing Requirements for Anti-parasitic Drugs Used in Animals

June 23, 2026

Today, the FDA finalized the following Veterinary International Conference on Harmonization (VICH) Guidance for Industry (GFI) documents:

• CVM GFI #90 (VICH GL7) Effectiveness of Anthelmintics: General Recommendations
• CVM GFI #95 (VICH GL12) Effectiveness of Anthelmintics: Specific Recommendations for Bovines
• CVM GFI #96 (VICH GL13) Effectiveness of Anthelmintics: Specific Recommendations for Ovines 
• CVM GFI #97 (VICH GL14) Effectiveness of Anthelmintics: Specific Recommendations for Caprines
• CVM GFI #109 (VICH GL15) Effectiveness of Anthelmintics: Specific Recommendations for Equines
• CVM GFI #110 (VICH GL16) Effectiveness of Anthelmintics: Specific Recommendations for Porcines
• CVM GFI #111 (VICH GL19) Effectiveness of Anthelmintics: Specific Recommendations for Canines
• CVM GFI #113 (VICH GL20) Effectiveness of Anthelmintics: Specific Recommendations for Felines
• CVM GFI #114 (VICH GL21) Effectiveness of Anthelmintics: Specific Recommendations for Chickens Gallus gallus