19 September 2019|In Legal Update, News

Brazil: MRLs Update

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency has notified the World Trade Organization of some draft resolutions regarding the active ingredients G05 – glufosinate and G01 – glyphosate of the Monograph List of Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, published by Resolution RE n° 165 of 29 August 2003, on the Brazilian Official Gazette (DOU Diário Oficial da União) of 2 September 2003.

The MRL for glufosinate in Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, pecan nuts and pine nuts is set at 0.05 ppm with a safety security period of 40 days.
The MRL for glyphosate in figs is set at 0.2 ppm with a safety security period of 17 days, and in peanuts is set at 0.01 ppm with a safety security period not determined due to the modality of use (application).

The final date for comments for these two pesticides is October 26, 2019.

G05 – Glufosinate

G01 – Glyphosate

Brazil: MRLs Update

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