The EU Scientific Committee on Veterinary Measures relating to Public Health (SCVPH) confirmed today [Tuesday] that the use of hormones as growth promoters for cattle poses a potential health risk to consumers.
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The announcement follows a review of 17 studies and other recent scientific data. Publishing its third opinion on the risks to human health from hormone residues in beef products, the SCVPH found no reason to change its previous opinions of 1999 and 2000.
This latest opinion follows a re-appraisal of 17 studies as well as taking into account the latest scientific evidence available from other relevant sources, the Commission said in a press release. The 17 studies were launched by the European Commission to address certain research gaps identified following the ruling of the WTO Appellate Body concerning the scientific basis of the EU import ban on meat and products treated with growth-promoting hormones.
The studies addressed toxicological aspects, potential abuse and control problems, as well as environmental aspects of six hormones: oestradiol 17-â, progesterone, testosterone, zeranol, trenbolone acetate and melengestrol acetate and their metabolites.
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