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Tranquilizing agent

Found 2 veterinary drugs with MRLs satisfying the following criteria:
Tranquilizing agent

Azaperone (7)

Maximum Residue Limits for Azaperone (7)

Species Tissues MRL Notes Year
Pig Liver 100 µg/kg 1999
Pig Fat 60 µg/kg 1999
Pig Muscle 60 µg/kg 1999
Pig Kidney 100 µg/kg 1999

Chlorpromazine (57)

Risk Management Recommendation

In view of the JECFA conclusions, although insufficient data were available or there was a lack of data to establish a safe level of residues of chlorpromazine or its metabolites in food representing an acceptable risk to consumers, significant health concerns were identified. For this reason, competent authorities should prevent residues of chlorpromazine in food. This can be accomplished by not using chlorpromazine in food producing animals.