Notifications for Japan (1406 notifications)

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:Veterinary drug: Sulfadimethoxine.

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:Veterinary drug: Sulfisozole.

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:Veterinary drug: Tylosin.

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:Veterinary drug: Sulfadoxine.

The establishment of an exemption from the requirement of an MRL for residues of pesticide: BLAD; it will be stipulated to be "the substance in food that does not pose any adverse health effect".

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:Pesticide: Pyribencarb.

To prevent the introduction of Bactrocera cucurbitae into Japan, MAFF has taken emergency measures to prohibit the import of host plants of B. cucurbitae (specified in Item 3. of this notification) originated in Oman based on examination of the relevant documents listed in Item 10.

Deletion of the use standards for methyl cellulose and modification of the storage standards for dimethyl dicarbonate.

To prevent the introduction of Erwinia amylovora into Japan, MAFF has taken emergency measures to prohibit the import of host plants of E. amylovora (specified in Item 3. of this notification) originated in Azerbaijan based on examination of the relevant documents listed in Item 10.

The amendments of the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the agricultural chemical: 2,4-D.Commodity (for feed)          Proposed MRL(mg/kg)    Current MRL(mg/kg)Oats                                          2                                             0.5Barley                                       2                                             0.5Wheat                                      2                                             0.5Maize                                       0.05                                        0.05Milo                                          2                                              0.5Rye                                           2                                              0.5Hay                                          400                                          260Note:- Residue definition for enforcement: Sum of 2,4-D and its salts and esters expressed as 2,4-D - Hay includes hay and fodder (dry), straw, forage (green) and silage. The MRL is set as 90% dry matter base.- Regarding the name, "2,4-D" was changed to "2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid".

To prevent the introduction of Radopholus similis into Japan, the MAFF will require National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPO) of exporting countries to certify that:For Underground parts of the live plants being capable of planting for cultivation of ChamaedoreaThe plants are grown at a place of production or a production site (including a plant growth facility) where Radopholus similis has not been known to occur or was known to occur previously but has been eradicated; andThe plants are inspected at the place of production or the production site during the growing season, and the growing medium and the underground parts of the plants are examined by an appropriate nematological test and found to be free from R. similis Therefore, the NPPO of exporting countries will be required to include an additional declaration by stating that "Fulfills item 12 of the Annexed Table 2-2 of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Plant Protection Act (MAF Ordinance No 73/1950)

In order to prevent the introduction of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus into Japan, MAFF has taken import suspension measures based on Articles 37 and 44 of the "Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Disease Control" and other relevant requirements.

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Ormetoprim notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1223 (dated 7 August 2023) were adopted and published on 20 December 2023.The specified MRLs are available as below:

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Dimethomorph notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1215 (dated 7 August 2023) were adopted and published on 20 December 2023.The specified MRLs are available as below:

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Prothioconazole notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1219 (dated 7 August 2023) were adopted and published on 20 December 2023. The specified MRLs are available as below:

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Fenamiphos notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1216 (dated 7 August 2023) were adopted and published on 20 December 2023.The specified MRLs are available as below:

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Clostebol notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1221 (dated 7 August 2023) were adopted and published on 20 December 2023.The specified MRLs are available as below:

The proposed designation of substances used as an ingredient of agricultural chemicals and other chemical substances that is stipulated to be “The substance in food that does not pose any adverse health effect” for Bismuth subnitrate notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1220 (dated 7 August 2023), was adopted and published on 20 December 2023.The specified designation is available as below:

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Tribromsalan notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1224 (dated 7 August 2023) were adopted and published on 20 December 2023.The specified MRLs are available as below:

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Fluxapyroxad notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1217 (dated 7 August 2023) were adopted and published on 20 December 2023.The specified MRLs are available as below: