date:Mar 11, 2013
The agencies will evaluate both the risk posed from consumption of horsemeat itself as well as that arising from other products illegally contaminated with horsemeat.
The agencies have been asked to advise, where appropriate, if additional control options are needed to minimize any risks identified.
Phenylbutazone use is permitted in some Member States for pain relief and to reduce inflammation in non-food producing animals such as dogs and sport horses.
However, phenylbutazone is not permitt