Review of the regulation of veterinary drugs and residues in South Africa

Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2014;54(4):488-94. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2011.588348.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Drug Residues / chemistry*
  • Food Contamination / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Legislation, Drug*
  • South Africa
  • Veterinary Drugs / chemistry*

Substances

  • Veterinary Drugs