Japan Proposes MRLs for Betamethasone for Food Producing Animal Products
(WorldNews Switzerland)

On June 27, 2018, Japan`s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) announced the intention to implement MRLs for Betamethasone in food producing animals. After the due date of July 11, 2018 for embassy comments, the proposal will be submitted to the World Trade Organization (WTO). SAFEGUARDS | Food NO. 104/18 Betamethasone (9a-fluoro-16b-methylprednisolone) CAS # 378-44-9 belongs in a group of glucocorticoids used in human and veterinary medicine for anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and antipyretic properties. It is frequently used to promote growth and increase weight grain in cattle when it is combined with b-agonist and other anabolic steroids. Due to its...