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FOOD AND DRUGS ACTMarketing Authorization for Maximum Residue Limits for Veterinary Drugs in FoodsThe Minister of Health, pursuant to subsections 30.3(1)a and 30.5(1)a of the Food and Drugs Actb, issues the annexed Marketing Authorization for Maximum Residue Limits for Veterinary Drugs in Foods.aS.C. 2012, c. 19, s. 416bR.S., c. F-27Ottawa, May 1, 2013LEONA AGLUKKAQMinister of HealthInterpretation

Definition of List1(1)In this Marketing Authorization, List means the List of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Veterinary Drugs in Foods published by the Department of Health on its website, as amended from time to time.Same meaning(2)Words and expressions used in the List have the same meaning as in Part B of the Food and Drug Regulations.

Exemptions

Food2When a veterinary drug that is set out in column I of the List or one of its metabolites — and that is analysed as being the substance named in column II — is present in a food that is set out in column III, the food is exempt from the application of paragraphs 4(1)(a) and (d) of the Food and Drugs Act in respect of the drug and its metabolites, if the amount of the substance present in the food does not exceed the maximum residue limit that is set out in column IV for that food and if any other condition that is set out in that column is met.

Coming into Force

Registration3This Marketing Authorization comes into force on the day on which it is registered.