China: China Publishes Maximum Residue Limits for Veterinary Drugs in Food

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On September 6, 2019, China issued a National Food Safety Standard on Maximum Residue Limits for Veterinary Drugs in Foods (GB 31650-2019), which will take effect on April 1, 2020. The standard replaces portions from Announcement No. 235 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, published in December 2002. A draft version of this standard was notified to the WTO as G/SPS/N/CHN/1061 on December 18, 2017. This report contains an unofficial translation of the document.

China: China Publishes Maximum Residue Limits for Veterinary Drugs in Food

 

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