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##Rodenticides- (e.g. Warfarin & Antu) although widely used should not contaminate foodstuffs.<br><br>
 
##Rodenticides- (e.g. Warfarin & Antu) although widely used should not contaminate foodstuffs.<br><br>
 
# Growth Promoters
 
# Growth Promoters
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Growth Promoters are used amongst other things to increase growth rates of animals and not for a health benefit to the animal or consumer. Commonly used Growth Promoters are Hormone-like compounds & antimicrobials. Growth Promoters Growth Promoters are not allowed in the EU but are in the USA & other countries. This has important trade implications.
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##'Hormone-like growth promoters'<br>
    
=Environmental Chemical Hazards=
 
=Environmental Chemical Hazards=
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