Safety and Quality in Food

Session I. Animal Production in Western Europe. For a true common Alimentary Policy (Y. Domzalski). The philosophy of the Agricultural Policy (G. Meadows). The industrialisation of animal production (G. Ballarini). The quality of food and human nutrition (M. Vanbelle). Research and development of a new product (R. Marsboom). II. Safety. A. The General Problem of Safety. Veterinary drugs and public health: the general problem of safety (A. Rico). B. Particular Issues. Veterinary drugs and human health: specific aspects of safety (M. Debackere). Embryotoxicity and teratogenesis: consequences for veterinary drugs (P. Delatour). Anabolic agents: evaluation of hormono-minetic agents for mutagenic and carcinogenic potential (F.J. Roe). Allergy and residues (V. Burgat-Sacaze). Antibacterials and resistance to them in the treatment and control of animal disease (D.J. Taylor). Antibacterials and resistance in man (C. Tancrede). C. Safety Aspects in New Product Development. Safety aspects in the development of new animal health products and their consequences (P. Altreuther). Discussion. III. What are the Objectives of Legislation? Animal Drugs - objectives of legislation (B. Hoffmann). What are the objectives of the legislation on feeds and additives (G. Behm). The limits of legislation (D. Rees). Correct drug usage (W.G.D. Montagu). Discussion. Conclusions. Recommendations.