Substances Banned in Food-Producing Animals
A chicken you or anyone else might eat is a food-producing animal, and that includes a backyard hen and a gamefowl that ends up in the pot. These substances are prohibited in food-producing animals in the Philippines regardless of where you bought them or what they were sold for.
| Substance | Status |
|---|---|
| Chloramphenicol | Prohibited in food-producing animals. |
| Nitrofurans | Prohibited in food-producing animals. Includes furazolidone and related compounds. |
| Beta-agonists (salbutamol, clenbuterol) | Prohibited in food-producing animals. |
Who Regulates This
The Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines holds jurisdiction over veterinary drug products, including antimicrobials — reiterated in FDA Advisory No. 2024-1082. The Bureau of Animal Industry covers feed ingredients and additives except those with therapeutic, antimicrobial or medicated properties. Regulation of veterinary drugs, biologicals and establishments sits under Joint DOH–DA Administrative Order No. 2013-0026.
The Honest Limits Here
This page lists substances confirmed as prohibited in food-producing animals in cited sources. It is not a complete register — regulations change, and a product legally sold for one species may be prohibited in another. It does not tell you whether any product you own contains one of these, because manufacturers do not always publish full composition. If you are unsure what is in something, ask a veterinarian or your local agriculture office before using it on a bird you intend to eat.