Veterinary drug residues testing

As drugs are commonly used on animals for health or transportation, they can cause detrimental effects to consumers when meat from these animals is consumed. TÜV SÜD ensures the safety of the meat by conducting a veterinary drug residue test on the meat. We do this by putting the meat through a thorough chemical analysis. This gives food manufacturers and producers confidence that their produce and meets food safety standards. 

Veterinary drugs are used for cure, treatment or mitigation of disease in animals. They may also be used for their wellbeing and growth, and for weight gain and tranquilisation during transportation. The retention time of these drugs in animals and the legally allowed maximum residue levels are complex requirements. However, meeting these requirements is critical for the marketability of a food product. 

To protect your business and minimise negative health impacts, you need to comply with guidelines and standards for maximum residue levels of harmful veterinary drugs in the food chain. Lowering veterinary drug exposure is vital for you to meet local and international standards. That is where our veterinary drug testing solutions can help.

TÜV SÜD is an independent certification body accredited to globally recognised food safety standards. Our experienced experts can help you gain consumer trust by ensuring that your products are of the highest possible quality. Our gas chromatography and liquid chromatography residues testing services are designed to mitigate risks in the manufacturing process.

All our food testing services, including our veterinary drug testing and antibiotic residue testing services, are delivered through our network of laboratories. We also provide you with an accurate test report that helps you identify risks, enhance quality and improve productivity along the entire value chain. This saves you time and money. In addition, a test report from the world’s leading independent assessment body helps you inspire greater confidence in your brand among your buyers. This helps you gain faster access to various markets.

TÜV SÜD’s veterinary drug residue test includes: 

• Nitrofurans and metabolites 
• Tetracyclines 
• Malachite green, crystal violet, brilliant green 
• Chloramphenicol 
• Fluoroquinolones including oxolinic acid 
• Sulphonamides 
• Aminoglycosides 
• Beta-lactams 
• Hormones 
• Other veterinary drugs 

 

We also conduct: 

• Histamine analysis 
• Food contamination testing and pesticide residue analysis 
• Microbiological analysis for food, water and environment 
• Process and product audits according to customer requirements 
• Supplier audits to minimise risks from external sources