Food control: residues of pharmaceuticals and hormones

We monitor food of animal origin for residues of pharmaceuticals and hormones. In 2021, we found residues above the limits in 42 out of a total of 9,528 plan samples tested.

Residue control plan

The control of food of animal origin for residues of pharmacologically active substances is an essential component for the health protection of consumers.

Risk assessment of dietary exposure in children to organophosphorus flame retardants using human biomonitoring data.

Organophosphorus flame retardants are used primarily in products to limit, slow or prevent the spread of fire.

2- MCPD, 3-MCPD and glycidol in infant and children's foods.

Exposure assessment for infants and young children

2- MCPD, 3-MCPD and glycidol in foodstuffs

Current investigation results of relevant foods 2015 - 2020

Intake levels of additives for the Austrian population

Food under the magnifying glass

Nutrient Monitoring Report 2017-2021

POPMON

Identification, monitoring and risk communication of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in various environmental matrices, feed and food at potentially contaminated sites in Austria.

Campylobacter 2021 topic report

Figures, data, facts on Campylobacter in Austria, 2016-2020

Nickel in food

General aspects and current investigation results