Maximum limit of lidocaine residues permitted in food of animal origin is set
24 Apr 2026Effective: 23 Apr 2026160 views
Who is affected:
Livestock farmers, veterinarians, animal-derived food industry and health control authorities
Summary
The EU updates regulations to establish how much lidocaine, a veterinary anesthetic, can remain as a residue in meat, milk and other animal-derived foods.
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Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/892 amends Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 to classify lidocaine, a veterinary anesthetic substance, establishing its maximum residue limit (MRL) in food products of animal origin. This update is mandatory to ensure that food from animals treated with lidocaine is safe for human consumption…
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