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Announcement No. 2428 of the Ministry of Agriculture regarding to the ban on the use of of colistin sulfate for animal growth promoters.

Country/Territory
China
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal health Animal production Drugs
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

In order to ensure the quality and safety of animal products and public health security, the Ministry of Agriculture has organized the assessment of the safety of colistin sulfate in accordance with the Regulations on the Administration of Veterinary Drugs. Based on the results of the assessment, the Ministry of Agriculture has decided to stop the use of colistin sulfate for animal growth promoters.

Full text
Chinese
Website
www.moa.gov.cn

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation on veterinary drug administration (2016).

Legislation | China | 2004 (2016)

Keyword: Drugs, Animal health, Authorization/permit, International trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Research, Registration, Internal trade, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX