FAO/WHO Committee Issues Report on Veterinary Drug Residues in Food

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
October 31, 2014

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a technical report from
a joint Food and Agriculture Organization/WHO Expert Committee tasked
with evaluating the safety of certain veterinary drugs and recommending
maximum residue limits (MRLs) in food.

Among other things, the report addresses toxicological and residue data on
various anthelminthic, antiparasitic, antifungal, and antibacterial agents and
attendant MRLs in minor species, honey and fish.

Issue 543

Categories: Global, Issue 543, Legislation, Regulations and Standards
Tags: veterinary drugs, WHO

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FAO/WHO Committee Issues Report on Veterinary Drug Residues in Food

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