Codex STAN 193-1995 Veterinary Drug Residue Limits in Feed Ingredients

Comprehensive Guide to Codex STAN 193-1995 Veterinary Drug Residue Limits in Feed Ingredients Laboratory Testing Service by Eurolab

Codex STAN 193-1995 is a standard developed by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, a joint committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This standard sets out guidelines for the detection and quantification of veterinary drug residues in feed ingredients. The standard is applicable to all countries that are signatories to the Codex Alimentarius Convention.

Legal and Regulatory Framework

The legal and regulatory framework surrounding this testing service is governed by various national and international laws, regulations, and standards. In the European Union (EU), for example, the EUs Food Law (Regulation No 178/2002) requires that all foodstuffs, including feed ingredients, be safe and not contain unacceptable levels of veterinary drug residues.

International and National Standards

The following international and national standards are relevant to this testing service:

Standard Development Organizations

The Codex Alimentarius Commission is responsible for the development and maintenance of Codex standards. Other standard development organizations that play a role in this testing service include:

Standard Evolution and Updates

Standards evolve over time as new technologies, methodologies, and research findings become available. This can lead to updates and revisions of existing standards.

Specific Standard Numbers and Scope

The following are specific standard numbers and their scope:

Standard Compliance Requirements

Compliance with these standards is mandatory for all laboratories that perform this testing service. Laboratories must also comply with national regulations and laws, such as those in the EU.

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Why This Specific Test Is Needed and Required

This test is required to ensure that feed ingredients do not contain unacceptable levels of veterinary drug residues. Veterinary drug residues can have adverse effects on animal health and human consumers.

Business and Technical Reasons for Conducting Codex STAN 193-1995 Veterinary Drug Residue Limits in Feed Ingredients Testing

The business and technical reasons for conducting this testing include:

Consequences of Not Performing This Test

Failure to perform this test can result in:

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Step-by-Step Explanation of How the Test Is Conducted

The test is conducted in accordance with the relevant standard, ISO 17025:2005. The following are the step-by-step procedures:

1. Sample preparation

2. Instrument calibration

3. Measurement and analysis

4. Data collection and recording

Testing Equipment and Instruments Used

The testing equipment and instruments used include:

Testing Environment Requirements

The testing environment requirements include:

Sample Preparation Procedures

The sample preparation procedures involve:

Testing Parameters and Conditions

The testing parameters and conditions include:

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In conclusion, the Codex STAN 193-1995 Veterinary Drug Residue Limits in Feed Ingredients laboratory testing service is a critical component of ensuring animal and human health, product quality and safety, customer confidence and trust, market access and trade facilitation. Eurolabs expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality results make us the ideal partner for any organization requiring this testing service.

For further information on this testing service, please refer to the following:

References

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This comprehensive guide to Codex STAN 193-1995 Veterinary Drug Residue Limits in Feed Ingredients laboratory testing service by Eurolab provides detailed information on the standard requirements, testing conditions and methodology, business and technical reasons for conducting this testing, consequences of not performing this test, and much more.