Veterinary drug residues in food-animal products pose significant health concerns, making their regulation a crucial food policy measure. However, these regulations also have implications for global trade and market dynamics (Yeung et al., 2017). Member countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are expected to abide by its Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards (SPS) Agreement. The Agreement aims to promote sound SPS policies and minimize protectionist and arbitrary opportunities.
