[Residues of antibiotics and protection of the health of consumers. Notions of maximal residues limit and withdrawal time].
The notion of "maximal residue limit" (MRL) takes into account a combination of data of three different sources: toxicity studies in laboratory animals, tissular distribution of veterinary drugs in animal species producing food-stuffs and habits of consumption by human beings. The determination of MRL is intended to protect the consumer from any risk due to the possible presence of dangerous residues in food-stuffs such as meat, offal milk,. The present article intends to explain the notions of admissible daily intake, MRL and withdrawal time, and to show their consequences, taking into account their ever evolving political context.
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U.P. de Pharmacie et Toxicologie, Ecole nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort, 7, avenue du Général-de-Gaulle, F-94704 Maisons-Alfort Cedex.
D000818:Animals; D000830:Animals, Laboratory; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004350:Drug Residues / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008452:Maximum Allowable Concentration; D012307:Risk Factors
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents