RESIDUES OF ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTIPARASITIC DRUGS IN FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN - A RISK ASSESSMENT

An assessment of the human health risks associated with residues of an tibacterials and antiparasitics in foods of animal origin was undertak en. These compounds are widely used in the production of food animals to prevent and treat disease, and to promote growth. The assessment is organized so as to combine information on the hazards posed by these residues with data on exposure to arrive at recommendations for risk m anagement and avoidance.