This is being done to ensure that the residue of antibiotic in food from animal does not pose a threat to human health, said the draft notification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Food Safety regulatory FSSAI has sought public comments by December 6 on a draft to fix a tolerance limit of antibiotics and veterinary drugs in meat and meat products, the government said today.
This is being done to ensure that the residue of antibiotic in food from animal does not pose a threat to human health, said the draft notification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
"This notification contains maximum permissible limits of various antibiotics in meat and meat products including chicken. Maximum permissible limits of 37 antibiotics and 67 other veterinary drugs are prescribed for chicken," the Union Health Ministry said in a statement.
The objections or suggestions have been invited from all stakeholders including general public by December 6. The comments received will be placed before a scientific panel.
"The recommendations of the scientific panel will be considered by a scientific committee and then the Food Authority for approval after which it will be notified," it added.
Globally, use of antibiotic and pharmacologically active substances are prohibited in food stuff of animal-origin including fish and fisheries products, the notification said.Further, there is ample evidence of development of antibiotic resistance in human pathogen, if these substances continue to come through food, it added.
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