Established Maximum Residue Limit: Methoprene

Addendum to Regular Notification 2022-01-31
G/SPS/N/CAN/1393/Add.1

Description

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for methoprene notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1393 (dated 20 May 2021) was adopted 21 January 2022. 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 Milk1ppm = parts per millionMRLs 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.