Toxicological evaluation of certain veterinary drug residues in food: prepared by the eighty-fifth meeting of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)

Toxicological evaluation of certain veterinary drug residues in food: prepared by the eighty-fifth meeting of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org. [Author] [Author]
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2024-05-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9251321191

This volume contains monographs prepared at the eighty-fifth meeting of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), which met in Geneva, Switzerland, from 17 to 26 October 2017. [Author] The toxicological monographs in this volume summarize data on the veterinary drug residues that were evaluated toxicologically by the Committee: amoxicillin, ampicillin, ethion, flumethrin, halquinol and lufenuron. [Author] Annexed to the report is a summary of the Committee’s recommendations on these and other drugs discussed at the eighty-fifth meeting, including acceptable daily intakes (ADIs), acute reference doses (ARfDs) and proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs). [Author] This volume and others in the WHO Food Additives Series contain information that is useful to those who produce and use food additives and veterinary drugs and those involved with controlling contaminants in food, government and food regulatory officers, industrial testing laboratories, toxicological laboratories and universities. [Author]

Handbook of Chemicals and Safety

Handbook of Chemicals and Safety
Author: T.S.S. Dikshith
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 494
Release: 2016-04-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1439820619

A comprehensive resource, this volume offers a tool for the management of a range of chemical substances commonly used, handled, stored, transported, and disposed of as wastes. The substances include industrial solvents, pesticides, metals, air pollutants, toxic gases, drugs, and other items. Information supplied includes the chemical abstract system (CAS) number, IUPAC name, molecular formula, synonyms and trade names, use and exposure, toxicity and health effects, and carcinogen factors. Also included is information on exposure limits, methods of proper storage, and waste disposal.

Hazardous Chemicals

Hazardous Chemicals
Author: T.S.S. Dikshith
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 661
Release: 2013-05-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1439878218

An easily accessible guide to scientific information on safety management of chemical substances for students and occupational health professionals, this book covers proper management, related care, and precautions, and related global regulations. It aids in preventing and minimizing the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable, or explosive chemical substances, which may result in toxic or explosive hazards. It also details safety measures for transportation of chemical substances by different routes, such as by road, rail, air, and sea.