Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Pyriofenone (PMRL2016-45)

Regular notification 2016-08-31
G/SPS/N/CAN/1053

Description

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-45 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pyriofenone that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).

MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity
1.5 Berries and small fruits (Crop Group 13-07), except large shrub and tree berries (Crop Subgroup 13-07C)
0.3 Cucurbit vegetables (Crop Group 9)
ppm = parts per million

MRLs are proposed for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website.

Keywords

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