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