Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Revision to Regular Notification 2023-04-13
G/SPS/N/JPN/1099/Rev.1

Description

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:
Pesticide: Glufosinate.
Japan has received some comments on the notification G/SPS/N/JPN/1099 circulated on 7 September 2022. In addition, there was a new application for some commodities. The MHLW has decided to revise the draft maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Glufosinate based on the provided data and the new application.

Keywords

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