Risk characterisation and assessment of maximum residue limits (MRL) for biocides - Scientific guideline

This document presents the approach taken in the maximum residue limits (MRLs) evaluation of pharmacologically active substances included in biocidal products for use in animal husbandry. It provides guidance on the type of data required in relation to the dietary risk assessment and MRL evaluation.

Keywords: Consumer safety, biocides, residues of biocides in human food

Current effective version

Guideline on risk characterisation and assessment of maximum residue limits (MRL) for biocides

AdoptedReference Number: EMA/CVMP/SWP/90250/2010Summary:

Where it is considered that residues of pharmacologically active substances1 in biocidal products used in animal husbandry might have the potential to lead to consumer health concerns a consumer safety evaluation must be undertaken with, where appropriate, the derivation of maximum residue limits (MRLs).

Document history

Overview of comments received on Guideline on risk characterisation and assessment of maximum residue limits (MRL) for biocides

Consultation dates: 27/01/2015 to 30/04/2015Reference Number: EMA/CVMP/SWP/33896/2013

Draft guideline on risk characterisation and assessment of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for biocides

Consultation dates: 08/12/2011 to 30/06/2012Draft: consultation closedReference Number: EMA/CVMP/90250/2010