Biological Residues (Control) Regulations 1985 (S.I. No. 9 of 1985). Country/Territory Belize Document type Regulation Date 1985 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of 1985-02-09, No.6, Supplement. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety MRL-maximum residue limit Hormones/steroids Residues Drugs Geographical area Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract "Biological residue" defined as the residue of any substance, including metabolic products, including metabolites remaining in the tissues and organs of animals after slaughter as a result of treatment or exposure of animals to a pesticide, herbicide, fungicide, organic or inorganic compound, hormone or hormone-like substance, growth promoter, antibiotic, anthelmintic, tranquiliser or other therapeutic or prophylactic agents. Full text English References - Legislation Repealed by Belize Agricultural Health Authority (Biological Residues) (Control) Regulations, 2001 (Cap. 211). Legislation | Belize | 2001 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues, MRL-maximum residue limit, Inspection, Meat, Slaughtering, Drugs, Pesticides, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX