Veterinary drugs are a complex substance group, comprising several hundred active ingredients across diverse chemical classes and therapeutic areas. Eurofins Food Testing UK Ltd, supported by the wider Eurofins laboratory network and the Eurofins competence centre for veterinary drug residues, provides accredited testing solutions for veterinary drug residues in a wide range of matrices, helping you maintain compliance and minimise food safety risks.
Key services
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Screening and confirmatory methods for over 270 active substances
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Multi-class LC-MS/MS analysis and LC-HRMS screening for antibiotics, antiparasitics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), hormones, β-agonists, and more
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Targeted testing for banned or unauthorised substances (e.g. nitrofurans, chloramphenicol)
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High-throughput capacity for routine monitoring and large-scale screening
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Customised testing scopes based on animal species, origin, and risk profile
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Content analysis of veterinary drugs in feed premixes
Additional services
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Risk-oriented testing strategies based on RASFF data and regulatory trends
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Residue depletion studies and method validation for veterinary product development
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Consulting on sampling plans and regulatory compliance
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Webinars and technical updates on emerging substances and legal changes
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Support in crisis situations (e.g. product recalls, border rejections)
Key product categories
Eurofins Food & Feed Testing provides accredited, matrix-specific expert analysis for the following key product categories
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Meat and meat products
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Poultry
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Crustaceans and shellfish
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Fish and fish products
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Egg and egg products
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Honey
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Milk and milk products
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Ready-to-eat (RET) meals and food ingredients
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Animal feed and feed additives
Our portfolio ranges from single substance to multi-group analyses (up to 100 substances in one test method) and can be applied to all food and feed matrices. However, not all of these substances are equally important for risk monitoring programmes. Rather, the relevance of individual active substances depends on the nature of the sample, the country of origin and destination, and the time of sampling within the food chain. Competent advice from our experts on the preparation of sampling plans and the definition of the scope of testing is therefore part of our comprehensive service.
Our expertise
Eurofins Food Testing UK Ltd, supported by Eurofins WEJ Contaminants GmbH, the Eurofins competence centre for veterinary drug residue analysis, provides specialist services using advanced technologies, including high-resolution mass spectrometry and extensive substance libraries, to ensure precise and reliable results. As an officially designated testing facility under Regulation (EU) 2017/625, Article 37(1), our competence centre delivers accredited methods, regulatory insight and high analytical capacity with flexible turnaround times.
Regulatory context in the EU, NI and Great Britain (GB)*
Get in touch
For small batches, order our most routine testing from Eurofins Testing Direct.
To discuss veterinary drug residue testing or request a quotation, please contact our sales team on 0845 604 6740 or make an enquiry.
*Regulations are subject to change. For the latest updates relevant to your target market, please contact your local Eurofins Food Testing UK ltd. laboratory. Our specialists provide tailored support through our horizon scanning and food safety consultancy services.
