China: China Releases Standard for Maximum Residue Limits in Foods

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On June 21, 2018, the Chinese National Health Commission, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly released the National Food Safety Standard - Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) for Pesticides in Foods (GB 2763.1-2018). It sets 302 MRL’s for 43 pesticides (including Paraquat). The standard is an addendum of the current MRL Standard (GB 2763-2016) that was implemented on December 21, 2019. This report provides an unofficial translation of the standard.
 

China: China Releases Standard for Maximum Residue Limits in Foods

 

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