Levels of residues from veterinary drugs found in animals and animal-derived food remain low in the European Union
Levels of residues from veterinary drugs and other substances found in animals and animal-derived food remain low in the European Union, according to the latest report from EFSA.
The report looks at variety of substance groups, including hormones, antibacterials, environmental contaminants, prohibited substances, and other veterinary drugs. EFSA’s annual report for 2022 includes data reported by Member States[1], Iceland and Norway.
In 2022, the percentage of non-compliant samples was 0.18%, which is comparable to the previous 13 years when non-compliance ranged from 0.17% to 0.37%. The figure for 2021 was 0.17%.
The overall level of non-compliance in targeted samples (i.e., those taken to detect illegal use or check non-compliance with the maximum permitted levels) was 0.27% which is comparable to the previous four years (0.24%-0.35%) and slightly higher than in 2021 (0.24%).
The comprehensive dataset for the report, totalling approximately 13 million analytical results, will soon be made available through the EFSA Knowledge Junction. This open repository is designed to enhance transparency, reproducibility, and the usability of evidence in food and feed safety risk assessments.
Report for 2022 on the results from the monitoring of veterinary medicinal product residues and other substances in live animals and animal products.
Source: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/
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