55. Welcomes Kosovo’s final 2011 census results as a first step in providing decision-makers with timely and accurate information for policymaking; recognises, however, the challenges remaining as regards the availability of statistically sound and internationally comparable data, which are essential for evidence-based policies and for monitoring Kosovo’s progress;

Substances may be allocated to one of the two sub-categories 1A or 1B using a weight of evidence approach in accordance with the criteria given in Table 3.4.2 and on the basis of reliable and good quality evidence from human cases or epidemiological studies and/or observations from appropriate studies in experimental animals according to the guidance values provided in sections 3.4.2.2.2.1 and 3.4.2.2.3.2 for sub-category 1A and in sections 3.4.2.2.2.2 and 3.4.2.2.3.3 for sub-category 1B.

Substances may be allocated to one of the two sub-categories 1A or 1B using a weight of evidence approach in accordance with the criteria given in Table 3.4.1 and on the basis of reliable and good quality evidence from human cases or epidemiological studies and/or observations from appropriate studies in experimental animals.

For classification of a substance, evidence should include any or all of the following using a weight of evidence approach:

Action n° 10: Strengthen surveillance systems on AMR and antimicrobial consumption in animal medicine Inclusion of a legal basis for the monitoring of AMR in animal pathogens in its forthcoming proposal for a new Animal Health Law. Promotion and extension of the European Surveillance of Veterinary Antimicrobial Consumption (ESVAC) with the collaboration of EMA to obtain harmonised data on the usage per animal species and production categories as well as for different indications from all Member States. Review of the monitoring of AMR in zoonotic bacteria and/or indicators. With the support of the relevant EU agencies, establish harmonisa ...[+++]tion between human and veterinary surveillance to allow comparison of data.

Europe needs to move forwards on a firm scientific footing.