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Topics and Briefing Documents
HEALTH AND WELFARE
CONTROLS ON ANIMAL MEDICINES
ANTIBIOTICS
ANIMALS IN RESEARCH
ORGANOPHOSPHATES
SAFETY OF FOOD & RESIDUES
VACCINES
ADVERTISING
ADVERSE REACTIONS
ENVIRONMENT
CONSUMER ATTITUDES
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The Safety of Food from Animals
Use of animal medicines in farm animals is strictly controlled by
European law, and requires observance of the withdrawal period. This is the time
which passes between the last dose given to the animal and the time when the level of
residues in the tissues (muscle, liver, kidney, skin/fat) or products (milk, eggs, honey)
falls below the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL). Until the withdrawal period has elapsed, the
animal or its products must not be used for human consumption.
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