Review of the regulation of veterinary drugs and residues in South Africa.
The food safety risk analysis framework of the FAO/WHO is used in the review of veterinary drug and residue regulation in South Africa to determine possible inefficiencies within this system. Results indicate that a variety of challenges relating to the processes of risk assessment, management, and communication do exist, although these occur within a fragmented system of legislation, functions, and structures. Addressing these challenges therefore requires a change to a more collaborative and integrated system. It is indicated that for such a change, the underlying challenges of inadequate horizontal communication, poor conceptualization, and awareness of functions of the system are required to be dealt with.
a Centre for Environment, Agriculture and Development (CEAD), University of KwaZulu-Natal , Private Bag X01 , Scottsville , 3209 , South Africa.
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D000818:Animals; D004350:Drug Residues / Q000737:chemistry*; D005506:Food Contamination / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D007880:Legislation, Drug; D013019:South Africa; D019155:Veterinary Drugs / Q000737:chemistry*
D019155:Veterinary Drugs