Vietnam has tightened controls on ethoxyquin in feed production for the seafood industry, in an effort to avoid a negative reaction from the European Union. Ethoxyquin, a preservative, will be banned from feed and feed materials for all animals beginning 1 April, according to an E.U. ruling put in place in 2017. The ban was created due to fears the additive might cause a risk to humans, animal health, and the environment. Most countries set maximum residue limits of ethoxyquin in seafood…
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