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PresentationUnderstanding international harmonization of pesticide maximum residue limits with Codex standards
A case study on rice
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No results found.This presentation will present the recently published study: "Understanding international harmonization of pesticide maximum residue limits with Codex standards: A case study on rice." The presentation will include the issue of harmonization of national pesticides Maximum Residues Limits (MRLs) with Codex pesticide MRLs from different angles, by taking rice as a case study. Part A identifies the level of harmonization in main rice producing and trading countries and explores the possible effects on trade, while Part B investigates the reasons behind differing levels of harmonization. Its broader objective is to offer insights for decision-makers involved in setting of standards and design of food policy at national and international level on the significance of harmonization of pesticide MRLs. -
Book (stand-alone)Guide to develop and strengthen national pesticide residue monitoring programmes 2022
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No results found.Countries in Asia and the Pacific region recognize the need to have a comprehensive framework for pesticide residue management through science-based risk assessment, management and communication. The framework incorporates a range of functions and activities including pesticide registration, Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) setting, approval of a pesticide product label, farmer education, pesticide control-of-use regulation, food traceability, verification of Good Agricultural Practice (GAP), national pesticide residue monitoring programmes, facilitation of trade and market access, traceback investigation and pesticide review. The frameworks tend to be operated as a continuum seeking ongoing improvement in GAP and enhancements to food safety. A sound pesticide residue framework does not rely only on residue monitoring but importantly includes at the very least pesticide registration, chemical control of-use, traceback investigation and a chemical review process. An increasing focus on harmonization of the pesticide risk management framework elements including the setting of MRLs is a key strategy to assist countries in the region. FAO received an official request from the ASEAN Health Cluster 4: Ensuring Food Safety (AHC4) to assist in developing the basis for countries to implement effective pesticide residue monitoring systems which are in line with the overall framework of the ASEAN food safety policy. Noting the broad spectrum of pesticide risk management frameworks present in the ASEAN countries, AHC4 and FAO worked collaboratively to develop this regional guide, which is based on an in-depth situation analysis of the ASEAN countries in terms of their capacities and knowledge levels.The present guide provides practical solutions and management options for countries at different capacity levels to develop or strengthen effective pesticide residue monitoring systems. -
DocumentImplications of Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) on tea trade 2015
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No results found.A major achievement of the Intergovernmental Group on Tea (IGG/Tea) is its submission to, and acceptance by, CODEX Alimentarius of a list of priority chemicals detailing the correlation between field trial protocol and good laboratory practices (GLP) supervised protocol. The Working Group (WG) on Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) produced a document explaining how the submission could facilitate the achievement of global harmonization of MRLs, including the communication plan and the Decision Tree f or discussion and endorsement by the Group. Document CCP:TE 14/3 was written by the Secretariat to complement the effort of the WG by examining the implication of MRL harmonization on international trade patterns of tea. Food safety standards have different effects on consumption and trade flows. Primarily they aim to maintain consumer safety through defined sets of limits and regulations, but these regulations could have a trade deterring effect when exporters cannot comply with the standards. As one of the food safety standards, MRLs set maximum levels of pesticide residue that can be traced in food and food products to ensure food safety. CODEX Alimentarius (2011) defines CODEX maximum limit for pesticide residues as “the maximum concentration of a pesticide residue (expressed as mg/kg), recommended by the CODEX Alimentarius Commission to be legally permitted in or on food commodities and animal feeds. MRLs are based on good agriculture practice (GAP) data, and foods derived from co mmodities that comply with the respective MRLs are intended to be toxicologically acceptable”.
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