Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
About this consultation
This consultation covers the next round of proposed changes to the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for Agricultural Compounds Food Notice. The notice:
- establishes MRLs for agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines (Schedule 1) to manage residues that may occur in food in New Zealand
- lists agricultural chemicals (Schedule 2) for which no MRL applies
- lists veterinary medicines (Schedule 3) for which no MRL applies.
Have your say
We want your feedback on:
- 5 proposals for new or amended maximum residue levels in Schedule 1
- one proposal for a new entry in Schedule 3.
Full details are in the consultation document. Submissions close at 5pm on 30 July 2024.
Consultation document
Proposals to amend the Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds Food Notice [PDF, 365 KB]
Related document
WTO notification – NZL 769 – SPS notification -Proposals to Amend the Maximum Residue Levels [PDF, 207 KB]
Background information about MRLs
Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) are the maximum legal levels for residues of agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines in food for sale in New Zealand. As new products and uses are registered, new entries for MRLs and compounds for which no MRL applies are established, and existing entries are adjusted as needed. The MRLs are set to ensure that residue levels remain as low as practicable without compromising the ability for the chemical to successfully do what is intended.
The food notice and its entries are established for agricultural compounds to support Good Agricultural Practice in New Zealand while ensuring risks associated with food safety are effectively managed. MRLs may also be proposed to support the importation of food into New Zealand.
Making a submission
Email your feedback on the consultation document by 5pm on 30 July 2024 to MaximumResidueLevels@mpi.govt.nz
Answer the following questions for any of the compounds for which changes to the notice are being proposed.
- On balance, do you oppose any of the details of the proposals, such as setting a MRL for a particular commodity or species?
- Do you oppose an MRL entry being established at all for this compound or for a commodity? If so, why do you oppose it?
- If an MRL is to be set for this compound for the commodity, do you disagree with the levels or conditions proposed? If so, why do you disagree?
Make sure you include in your submission:
- the title of the consultation document in the subject line of your email
- your name and title (if applicable)
- your organisation’s name (if applicable)
- your address
- the answers to the questions posed above for each compound you are commenting on.
While we prefer email, you can send your submission by post to:
MRL Amendments
New Zealand Food Safety
Ministry for Primary Industries
PO Box 2526
Wellington 6140
New Zealand.
