Article 6 of the Order. Applies from 23 March 2027. 153 days to go.
Vet practice information page: what the CMA Order requires
Publish who works at the practice and their qualifications, any RCVS Practice Standards Scheme awards, and who provides your out-of-hours care.
What the Order requires
- Staff and their professional qualifications.
- RCVS Practice Standards Scheme accreditation and awards, with a link to the RCVS.
- Details of any outsourced out-of-hours provider.
- Shown online and on the premises, updated within one week of a change.
How to fix it
- Extend your team page with qualifications for each vet and nurse.
- Add PSS status with a link to the RCVS Find a Vet listing, and name your out-of-hours provider with its address and phone number.
Sources
Check your whole website against the Order
Free red, amber and green report for every duty in the Order that can be checked from your website, plus the ones you confirm yourself. The checker opens in November 2026.
This is general information about the Veterinary Services Market Investigation Order 2026, not legal advice. Check the Order and the CMA's guidance before relying on it. Rules version 2026-10-21.1.