Antibiotic-free: Definitions may vary

In food production, the term antibiotic-free (ABF) has become a major topic. But what do we really mean by this and when can we label a product as antibiotic-free? This is a quick guide to some of the terms used in the industry and how to interpret them. The trend towards a reduction of antibiotics use in food producing animals is obvious and this trend started, in most countries, some years ago already. Increases in antimicrobial resistance and the lack of new and efficient antibiotics fuel a