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The seventh annual
report of the independent Veterinary Residues Committee
(VRC) has been published today.
The report summarises
the results from samples of UK-produced animals and
animal products and imported products collected
throughout 2007. It also contains a description of the
VRC's achievements during its seventh year.
Dorothy Craig,
chairman of the VRC, said:
"The results of
surveillance for residues of veterinary medicines in
foods produced in the UK were broadly in line with those
of last year. We can conclude that
the UK authorised uses
of Veterinary Medicinal Products did not result in
residues of human health concern. The high proportion of
compliant samples found demonstrates that the great
majority of UK farmers use medicines responsibly.
The brand-name
survey of imported royal jelly food supplements for
residues of chloramphenicol revealed that about a
quarter contained such residues. This is unacceptable,
because residues of this substance are of potential
concern for consumer health. The results were reported
to the European Commission.
The Committee
remains concerned that residues of other illegal
substances continue to be detected in imported foods.
However, the rate of non-compliance found in imported
fish and prawns was lower than in previous years.
Additionally, a survey of imported beef for hormonal
growth-promoters found no evidence of abuse.”
Link to report
Link to News Release
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