The Veterinary Input Suppliers Association of Kenya (VISAK) is an umbrella organization for manufacturers, formulators, importers, distributors of animal health products and related equipment.  It is responsible for among other things, promoting public education and awareness on the proper use of animal health products and encouraging and promoting fair practice within the industry.

Following the gazettement in 2016 of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) which is now mandated to oversee the manufacture, importation, exportation, registration, distribution, prescription and dispensing of veterinary medicines in Kenya, key industry players – particularly in the private sector identified a need to have an agency that will engage with the government and other stakeholders on their behalf on issues of animal health provision. 

Previously, this role was played by the Agrochemicals Association of Kenya under its animal health sub-committee.

The changes in the regulatory regime were necessitated by the international trend where the regulation of veterinary medicine is now required to be under the Ministry or Department that deals with animal disease control to leverage synergy in regulation of the relevant vaccines and pharmaceuticals, disease control and monitor drug residue in animal products.