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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY PHARMACEUTICAL WHOLESALERS
The “National Association of Veterinary Pharmaceutical
Wholesalers” (ASCOFARVE) was officially established in
1967; although it has been operating informally since 1953.
This trade association, the only one of its kind in Italy in its specific field,
is recognized by the Ministry of Health and the national and international Veterinary
Pharmaceutical Industrial Associations operating in Italy. Its purpose is to represent
and protect the interests of its members as far as the government authorities and production
industries are concerned, in legislative, distributive and commercial matters.
At the interassociative level, there is a set of rules that works to maintain mutual respect among the associates within the sector, working in a fair and competitive market, and offering users the best service possible.
At the official meetings, the trade association's ideas and initiatives are brought forward by ASCOFARVE, which is present on a ministerial and industrial level; moreover, close contacts are maintained with all the trade associations involved in veterinary medicines, such as the Veterinary, Pharmaceutical and Breeding Associations.
With regards to the EEC, ASCOFARVE has its own representation in Brussels, and is in contact with similar European associations in the field, supported by a greater harmonization on a community level.
ASCOFARVE would also like to be a reference point for all industries, including foreign industries operating in Italy, in the veterinary pharmaceutical sector.
Over 100 sales outlets belong to the association, which are strategically spread over the most important zoo technical development areas throughout the country, including the islands.
ASCOFARVE, which is part of the Confcommercio (Trade Federation), is run by a Board of Directors consisting of 11 members, whose positions are held for three years and who belong to the most significant Italian companies in the sector.
Currently, the president is Mr. Luigi VAIRA, who comes from Cuneo, Italy. The headquarters are located in Rome, Italy and the reference person is Dr. Amanda Testa. |
