Notifications for Brazil (1991 notifications)

The Draft Resolution number 744, 12 November 2019 - previously notified through G/SPS/N/BRA/1600 - was adopted as Resolution - RE number 302, 30 January 2020.  The full text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at: http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=03/02/2020&jornal=515&pagina=140

The Draft Resolution number 737, 12 November 2019 - previously notified through G/SPS/N/BRA/1589 - was adopted as Resolution - RE number 309, 30 January 2020.  The full text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at: http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=03/02/2020&jornal=515&pagina=141

Submit to the Public Consultation the proposal for Normative Instruction, which establishes the procedures via electronic system for the registration of establishments and products and other operations.

This Draft resolution incorporates the following changes for the active ingredient I21 – INDOXACARBE (indoxacarb) from the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, all in the modality of foliar use (application): -includes the ground-nut, pea, beans, chickpea, and lentil cultures with MRL of 0,08 mg/kg and safety security period of 1 day; -changes the MRL of the bean culture from 0,07 to 0,08 mg/kg and the safety security period from 21 to 1 day.

This Draft resolution incorporates the following changes for the active ingredient F46 - FLUMIOXAZINA (flumioxazin) from the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers: -includes the apple culture with MRL of 0.01 mg/kg and safety security period of 90 days in the modality of post-emergence use (application); -includes the wheat culture with MRL of 0.01 mg/kg and safety security period "Not determined" in the modality of pre-emergence use (application); -includes the coffee, and corn cultures in the modality of pre-emergence use (application).

This Draft resolution incorporates the following changes for the active ingredient A29 - ACETAMIPRIDO (acetamiprid) from the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers: - includes the stevia reubadiana culture with MRL of 1,0 mg/kg and safety security period of 3 days in the modality of foliar use (application); - includes the shallot culture with MRL of 0.01 mg/kg and safety security period of 3 days in the modality of foliar use (application); - includes the ground-nut, pea, chickpea, lentil, caupi bean, lima bean, pigeon bean, mung bean, and green bean cultures with MRL of 0.15 mg/kg and safety security period of 7 days in the modality of foliar use (application); - changes the MRL of the bean culture from 0.1 to 0.15 mg/kg in the modality of foliar and seed use (application); - changes the MRL of the ground-nut culture from 0.01 to 0.15 mg/kg in the modality of seed use (application).

This Draft resolution includes the active ingredient C79 Chrysoperla externa in the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers.

This Draft resolution incorporates the following changes for the active ingredient C56 – CRESOXIM-METÍLICO (kresoxim-methyl) from the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, all in the modality of foliar use (application): - includes the pineapple culture, soursop, cupuacu, guarana, and pomegranate cultures with MRL of 0.3 mg/kg and safety culture of 7 days; - includes the blackberry, olive, bilberry, and purple mombin cultures with MRL of 1.5 mg/kg and safety security period of 1 day; - includes the shallot culture with MRL of 0.01 mg/kg and safety security period of 7 days; - includes the yacon, beetroot, greater wam, yams, manioc, arracacha, turnip, and radish cultures with MRL of 0.01 mg/kg and safety security period of 7days; - includes the greenery and kalanchoe ornamental plants with MRL and safety security period of "Non-food Use"; - changes the MRL of the mango culture from 0.2 to 0.3 mg/kg; - changes the MRL of the strawberry culture from 1.0 to 1.5 mg/kg.

This Draft resolution incorporates the following changes for the active ingredient T32 – TEBUCONAZOL (tebuconazole) from the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, all in the modality of foliar use (application): - changes the MRL of the apple culture from 0.1 to 0.5 mg/kg.

This Draft resolution incorporates the following changes for the active ingredient M14 - METIDATIONA (methidathion) from the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, all in the modality of foliar use (application): - excludes the citrus culture.

This Draft resolution incorporates the following changes for the active ingredient F69 - FLUPIRADIFURONE (flupyradifurone) from the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, all in the modality of foliar use (application): - includes the watercress, chard, witloof chicory, chicory, spinach, and arugula cultures with MRL of 0.1 mg/kg and safety security period of 20 days; - includes the broccoli, cauliflower, chinese cabbage, brussels sprouts, and cabbage cultures with MRL of 5.0 mg/kg and safety security period of 3 days;  - includes pea, caupi bean, and lentil cultures with MRL of 0.6 mg/kg and safety security period of 21 days; - includes the guava culture with MRL of 2.0 mg/kg and safety security period of 7 days; - includes the papaya, avocado, pineapple, cocoa, kiwi, mango, and passion fruit cultures with MRL 0.5 mg/kg and safety security period of 3 days; - includes the manioc, beetroot, carrot, ginger, and arracacha cultures with MRL of 0.15 mg/kg and safety security period of 7 days; - includes the strawberry, barbados cherry, and olive cultures with MRL of 2.0 mg/kg and safety security period of 1 day; - includes the watermelon culture with MRL of 1.0 mg/kg and safety security period of 1 day; - includes the pumpkin, zucchini, chayote, gherkin, egg-plant, jilo, pepper, and okra cultures with MRL of 0.6 mg/kg and safety security period of 1 day; - includes the cashew, persimon, and fig cultures with MRL of 2.0 mg/kg and safety security period of 7 days.

This Draft resolution incorporates the following changes for the active ingredient P49 – PIRAFLUFEM (pyraflufen) from the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, all in the modality of post-emergence use (application): - includes the cane sugar culture with MRL of 0.01 mg/kg and safety security period of 7 days; - includes the corn, and soya cultures with MRL of 0.01 mg/kg and safety security period "Not-determined due to the modality of use (application)".

This Draft resolution incorporates the following changes for the active ingredient T54 - TRIFLOXISTROBINA (trifloxystrobin) from the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, all in the modality of foliar use (application): -changes the MRL of the apple culture from 0.05 to 0.2 mg/kg

The Resolution - RDC number 331, December 23rd, 2019 - previously notified through G/SPS/N/BRA/1430/Add.1 - which proposes the revision of the Collegiate Board of Directors – RDC nº 12 of 2001 that lays down technical regulation about microbiological standards for food, was rectified. The final text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at:  http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=02/01/2020&jornal=515&pagina=63

The Normative Instruction number 60, 26 December 2019 - previously notified through G/SPS/N/BRA/1427/Add.1 - which establishes the lists of microbiological criteria for food safety and hygiene, was rectified. The final text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at:  http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=02/01/2020&jornal=515&pagina=63

This Draft resolution incorporates the following changes for the active ingredient B26 – BIFENTRINA (bifenthrin) from the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, all in the modality of foliar use (application): - includes the watercress, chard, witloof chicory, chicory, spinach, stevia reubadiana, mustard, and arugula cultures with MRL of 0.15 mg/kg and safety security period of 14 days; - includes the shallot culture with MRL of 0.05 mg/kg and safety security period of 21 days; - includes the pea, chickpea, lentil, caupi bean, lima bean, pigeon bean, mung bean, and green bean cultures with MRL of 0.5 mg/kg and safety security period 20 days; - includes the red pepper, egg-plant, jilo, pepper, and okra cultures with MRL of 0.3 mg/kg and safety security period of 14 days; - includes the cabbage, broccoli, chinese cabbage, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower cultures with MRL of 0.01 mg/kg and safety security period of 14 days; - changes the MRL of the lettuce culture from 0.05 to 0.15 mg/kg; - changes the safety security period of the garlic culture from 30 to 21 days.

This Draft resolution incorporates the following changes for the active ingredient S17 – SOPHORA FLAVESCENS (oxymatrine) from the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, all in the modality of foliar use (application): - includes the pumpkin, zucchini, plum, egg-plant, chayote, jilo, apple, quince, nectarine, loquat, pear, peach, pepper, red pepper, okra, and tomato cultures with MRL and safety security period "Not-determined".

This Draft resolution incorporates the following changes for the active ingredient A18 – ABAMECTINA (abamectin) from the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, all in the modality of foliar use (application): - includes the duboisia culture with MRL and safety security period of Non-food Use.

This Draft resolution incorporates the following changes for the active ingredient E05 - ETEFOM (ethephon) from the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, all in the modality of fruit ripening use (application): - includes the grape culture with MRL of 2.0 mg/kg and safety security period of 5 days.

The Resolution - RDC number 326, 3 December 2019 - previously notified through G/SPS/N/BRA/1479/Add.1 - which establishes the positive additive list intended to elaboration of plastic materials and polymeric coatings in contact with food among other measures - was rectified.  The final text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at:  http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=02/01/2020&jornal=515&pagina=63