Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Methomyl (PMRL2018-19)

Regular notification 2018-07-18
G/SPS/N/CAN/1180

Description

The objective of the notified document PMRL2018-19 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for methomyl that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1        Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity5.0                   Succulent shelled peas3.0                   Broccoli2.0                   Brussels sprouts, cauliflowers0.01                 All food commodities (other than those listed in this item)21 ppm = parts per million2 This MRL is proposed to replace the currently established MRLs of 4.0 ppm for grapes, 2.0 ppm for lettuce, 1.0 ppm for strawberries and 0.5 ppm for apples.

Keywords

Food safety; Maximum residue limits (MRLs); Human health; Pesticides