Abstract:
The food safety risk analysis framework of the FAO/WHO is used in the review of veterinary drug and residue regulation in
South Africa to determine possible inefficiencies within this system. Results indicate that a variety of challenges relating to
the processes of risk assessment, management, and communication do exist, although these occur within a fragmented system
of legislation, functions, and structures. Addressing these challenges therefore requires a change to a more collaborative and
integrated system. It is indicated that for such a change, the underlying challenges of inadequate horizontal communication,
poor conceptualization, and awareness of functions of the system are required to be dealt with.
