Common Veterinary Drugs Monitored in Food Veterinary drug residue testing in food products represents a critical component of food safety programs worldwide. The monitoring encompasses several classes of drugs that are commonly administered to food-producing animals for therapeutic, prophylactic, or growth-promoting purposes. According to established literature and regulatory frameworks, the primary drug classes monitored include:

Regulatory Monitoring of Hormone Residues Global food safety authorities have established stringent regulations for hormone residue monitoring in meat products to protect consumer health and ensure fair trade practices. The European Union’s Directive 96/22/EC and subsequent amendments, along with the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) guidelines, set maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various