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Tolerances for residues of new animal drugs in food (21 CFR 556.1-556.770).

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Regulation
Date
1975 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Code of Federal Regulations - Title 21 - Food and Drugs.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Residues Drugs Animal health
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

Part 556 of Title 21 of the Federal Code of Regulations define issues regarding the tolerances for residues of new animal drugs in food (foodstuff for human consumption in terms of food safety).

Full text
English
Website
www.gpo.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301-399d).

Legislation | United States of America | 1938 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Food additives, Residues, MRL-maximum residue limit, Standards, Registration, Inspection, Traceability/product tracing, Treated food, HACCP, Fish products, Fraud, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Pesticides, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX