Methods for rapid detection of chemical and veterinary drug residues in animal foods

Abstract

Rapid methods and automation for the detection and characterisation of chemical and veterinary drug residues in foods of animal origin constitutes a dynamic area in food processing and is experiencing important developments mainly from the standpoint of food safety. Residues from these substances may be present in edible tissues, milk and eggs for human consumption and may exert different levels of toxicity on consumers when consuming them. Thus, easy, rapid and sensitive tests are really needed for an effective at-line use. This manuscript is presenting latest developments for rapid detection of chemical and veterinary drugs residues in foods of animal origin.