Established Maximum Residue Limit: Acephate and Methamidophos

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for acephate and methamidophos notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1331 (dated 25 August 2020) was adopted 16 November 2020.As per PMRL2020-24, the revision and revocation of the MRLs for acephate and methamidiphos on corresponding commodities will take effect to allow sufficient time for legally treated commodities to clear the channels of trade.MRLs 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.