Antimicrobial feed additives - del 2
Statens offentliga utredningar 1997:132
SOU 1997:132
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Toxicological and related effects of antibacterial feed additives
5.1
Introduction
As animals are fed AFA for long periods of time, knowledge on bioaccumulation, chronic toxicity and problems associated with residues is imperative. AFA are defined chemical substances and might as such have toxic or allergenic properties. According to directive 70/524/EEC and the guidelines provided in 94/40/EC, satisfactory information relating to these topics has to be presented before approval.
Toxic effects, if any, could be seen either in target animal species (or nontarget animals as a result of accidental intake) or in humans.
Animals and humans may be exposed via residues in animal products and humans also when handling products containing the substances. If
141
Toxicological and related effects of antibacterial feed additives
5.1
Introduction
As animals are fed AFA for long periods of time, knowledge on bioaccumulation, chronic toxicity and problems associated with residues is imperative. AFA are defined chemical substances and might as such have toxic or allergenic properties. According to directive 70/524/EEC and the guidelines provided in 94/40/EC, satisfactory information relating to these topics has to be presented before approval.
Toxic effects, if any, could be seen either in target animal species (or nontarget animals as a result of accidental intake) or in humans.
Animals and humans may be exposed via residues in animal products and humans also when handling products containing the substances. If