Established Maximum Residue Limit: Propiconazole

Addendum to Regular Notification 2021-05-20
G/SPS/N/CAN/1374/Add.1

Description

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for propiconazole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1374 (dated 16 February 2021) was adopted 12 May 2021. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below:MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.01 Wheat2,31ppm = parts per million2 The existing MRL of 0.09 ppm for wheat is revised to 0.01 ppm.3 The existing MRL of 0.2 ppm for wheat bran and wheat germ is revoked. These wheat commodities will be regulated under the established wheat MRL of 0.01 ppm.
MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttp://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

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