Approach towards harmonisation of withdrawal periods for edible tissues

This guideline provides a standard approach to be used across the European Union in the analysis of residue depletion data for the purpose of establishing withdrawal periods for edible tissues. Emphasis has been put on a statistical approach. As the method of first choice, a linear regression technique is recommended. A computerised version of the method described is available: Updated application software: withdrawal time calculation for tissues . Read together with the explanatory note on updated application software.

Keywords: Withdrawal periods, tissues, statistical approach, alternative approach