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Requirement to analyse samples from food producing animals for residues of veterinary medicines and prohibited substances.
Information on substances found in the UK and what action is being taken to avoid unacceptable residues in the future.
Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on applying for maximum residue limits (MRLs) in the UK.
Results from the government’s monitoring of pesticide residues in food, reviewed by the Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food (PRiF).
Restrictions on burning crop residues, and the rules you must follow when you burn to protect the environment and avoid causing nuisance.
Residues of veterinary medicines in food 2021 surveillance results.
Residues of veterinary medicines in food 2022 surveillance results.
Residues of veterinary medicines in food 2023 surveillance results, a rolling summary.
The Veterinary Residues Committee is an independent scientific advisory committee that advises government on the testing of foods from animals to look for residues of veterinary medicines and banned substances.
Residues of veterinary medicines in food 2020 surveillance results.
VICH consultation until 31 July 2024 on guidelines relating to the technical requirements for demonstrating the safety of residues of veterinary drugs in food.
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