Paraguay

Resolution establishing criteria for compliance with maximum residue levels (MRLs) for pesticides in plant products and by-products Items 3 and 9 of document G/SPS/N/PRY/37, dated 31 July 2024, should read as follows: 3. Products covered (provide tariff item number(s) as specified in national schedules deposited with the WTO; ICS numbers should be provided in addition, where applicable): Plant products and by-products (Chapters 7 to 10, and 12) 9. Other relevant documents and language(s) in which these are available: Not applicable The final date for comments is 60 days from the date of circulation of the notification.

The notified Resolution seeks to establish criteria and references with regard to maximum residue levels (MRLs) for pesticides in plant products and by-products, with a view to protecting consumer health while avoiding unnecessary barriers to trade in such products.

The notified Resolution approves the guidelines for the use on sesamum crops of phytosanitary products formulated as beta-cyfluthrin 12.5%, which must be included on the labels of such products marketed in Paraguay. It also establishes the maximum residue level (MRL) for beta-cyfluthrin in sesamum.

The notified Resolution approves the guidelines for the use on sesamum crops of phytosanitary products formulated as azoxystrobin 20%, which must be included on the labels of such products marketed in Paraguay. It also establishes the maximum residue level (MRL) for azoxystrobin in sesamum.

The notified Resolution approves the guidelines for the use on sesamum crops of phytosanitary products formulated as tebuconazole 25%, which must be included on the labels of such products marketed in Paraguay. It also establishes the maximum residue level (MRL) for tebuconazole in sesamum.