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International Cooperation on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Veterinary Medicinal Products; Studies To Evaluate the Safety of Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Human Food: Genotoxicity Testing (Revision 2); Guidance for Industry; Availability

2 September 2026

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FDA announced final Guidance for Industry #116 (VICH GL23(R2)), revising genotoxicity testing standards for evaluating veterinary drug residue safety in human food.

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Topic
Product safety
Regulator
FDA
Published
2 September 2026
For
Imports
Where it applies
United States
Source
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

From the notice

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance for industry (GFI) #116 (VICH GL23(R2)) titled "Studies to Evaluate the Safety of Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Human Food: Genotoxicity Testing (Revision 2)." This guidance has been developed for veterinary use by the International Cooperation on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Veterinary Medicinal Products (VICH). The objective of this guidance is to ensure inter
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