Determination of withdrawal periods for milk - Scientific guideline

This document describes the harmonised method for the calculation of withdrawal periods for milk throughout the European Union. It is applicable to centralised and decentralised procedures. A computerised version of the method described is available: Updated application software - Determination of withdrawal periods for milk. Read together with the Note for guidance for the determination of withdrawal periods for milk - Updated application software

Keywords: Withdrawal periods, milk, statistical approach

Current effective version

Adopted guideline on determination of withdrawal periods for milk - Revision 1

AdoptedLegal effective date: 01/08/2022Reference Number: EMA/CVMP/SWP/735418/2012 Rev.1

Document history

Adopted guideline on determination of withdrawal periods for milk - Revision 1

AdoptedLegal effective date: 01/08/2022Reference Number: EMA/CVMP/SWP/735418/2012 Rev.1

Overview of comments received on Guideline on determination of withdrawal periods for milk (EMA/CVMP/SWP/10941/2022) - Revision 1

Reference Number: EMA/CVMP/SWP/10941/2022

Draft guideline on determination of withdrawal periods for milk - Revision 1

Consultation dates: 15/10/2021 to 17/12/2021Draft: consultation closedReference Number: EMA/CVMP/SWP/735418/2012 Rev.1

Concept paper on revision of note for guidance for the determination of withdrawal periods for milk

Consultation dates: 09/12/2010 to 31/03/2011Draft: consultation closedReference Number: EMA/CVMP/SWP/736014/2010Summary:

Dry cow products are antibiotic preparations for intramammary use, aimed to protect cows from developing mastitis after cessation of milking (the dry period) preceding calving. This may result in antibiotic residues in the milk after delivery. For this reason a withdrawal period for milk is required.

Note for guidance for the determination of withdrawal periods for milk

AdoptedLegal effective date: 08/09/2000Reference Number: EMEA/CVMP/473/98-FINAL