Established Maximum Residue Limit: Spinosad

Addendum to Regular Notification 2021-06-11
G/SPS/N/CAN/1378/Add.1

Description

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for spinosad notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1378 (dated 19 March 2021) was adopted 9 June 2021. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below:MRL (ppm)1          Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity3.5                      Peppermint tops, spearmint tops1 ppm = parts per millionMRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Database (http://pr-rp.hc-sc.gc.ca/mrl-lrm/index-eng.php) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

Keywords

Human health; Pesticides; Maximum residue limits (MRLs); Adoption/publication/entry into force of reg.; Food safety