The links in this table - most are to external websites - are updated regularly. However, Primoris does not guarantee the accuracy of the information. You should also check relevant national legislation before exporting your plant products.
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Australia |
MRLs are listed in Chapter 1, Standard 1.4.2. |
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Brazil |
The Brazilian food safety agency (ANVISA) publishes “Monografias de Agrotoxicos” (PDF) that include MRLs. The site is in Portuguese. |
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Canada |
Health Canada (PMRA) published a consolidated list of MRLs (Excel or PDF) and of MRLs that have been recently established (EMRLs) or proposed (PMRLs). |
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Codex |
A database of MRLs adopted by Codex. Can be searched by pesticide or commodity |
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Colombia |
ICA for fresh food and INVIMA for processed food |
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European Union |
A database of EU MRLs (Reg 396/2005 – as updated) and pesticide authorisation status (Dir 91/414/EEC). Can be searched by pesticide or crop. Includes links to EC MRL legislation. |
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Hong Kong |
Hong Kong currently recognises Codex MRLs. A new regulatory framework for MRLs is under development. |
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India |
MRLs are listed in the Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2011, and amendments. |
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Israel |
“Search” links to the Pesticide Residues database. |
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Japan |
A database of MRLs, searchable by pesticide and crop. Also provides links to legislation on the Positive List system. |
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Korea |
A pesticide residues database of Korean and relevant Codex MRLs, searchable by pesticide and crop. |
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Malaysia |
MRLs are listed in Schedule 16 of the Food Regulations 1985 (Part VIII). |
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New Zealand |
NZ MRL Food Standards, consolidated annually with supplements published at 3-4 month intervals |
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Russian Federation |
Unofficial consolidation of Russian (Customs Union) MRLs (Excel) [sourced from Freshfel Europe]. |
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Singapore |
MRLs are listed in the PDF file 'Food Regulations', which can be found by searching for 'Food Regulations' |
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South Africa |
Link to Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act and associated Regulations (See Section 12). |
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Switzerland |
MRLs (consolidated) listed in Annex I of Ordinance 817.021.23. |
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Taiwan |
See Food Sanitation Standards (Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods). |
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Thailand |
MRLs listed under ‘TAS 9002’ and ‘TAS 9003’ General Standards. |
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USA |
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) Part 40, Section 180 |
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