SCHEDULE 4ADMINISTRATION OF A VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT OUTSIDE THE TERMS OF A MARKETING AUTHORISATION
Withdrawal periodsI12
1
A veterinary surgeon administering a veterinary medicinal product to a food-producing animal under the cascade must specify an appropriate withdrawal period.
2
The withdrawal period must ensure that, if there is a maximum residue limit specified for the active substance in Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2377/90, the level of residue of the active substance does not exceed that limit.
3
In any event, unless the Secretary of State has specified in writing a different withdrawal period for a particular veterinary medicinal product, the withdrawal period (irrespective of whether or not a maximum residue limit is specified in Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2377/90) must not be less than—
a
7 days for eggs;
b
7 days for milk;
c
28 days for meat from poultry and mammals including fat and offal;
d
500 degree days32 for fish meat.
4
In the case of a homeopathic remedy in which active principles figure in Annex II to Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2377/90, the withdrawal period is zero.