New EU regulation on restrictions on the use of antibiotics in animals intended for food
05 Jun 2026
Effective: 04 Jun 2026
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Who is affected:
Livestock farmers, veterinarians, importers of animal products and health authorities
Summary
The EU updates the rules on which antibiotics are prohibited or restricted in farm animals. It affects livestock farmers and veterinarians who use these medicines.
Detailed analysis
PRO
This Implementing Regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2021/405, which establishes lists of third countries and territories from which the importation of animals and products of animal origin is permitted, incorporating new restrictions on the use of antimicrobials reserved for human use. Regulation (EU) 2024/2598 is repe…
Full official title
CELEX:32026R1189: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1189 de la Comisión, de 4 de junio de 2026, por el que se modifica el Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2021/405 en lo que respecta a la aplicación de las restricciones al uso de determinados medicamentos antimicrobianos y por el que se deroga el Reglamento (UE) 2024/2598