China’s Pesticide Maximum Residue Limit Development Tendencies (GB 2763)

China’s pesticide MRL regulatory framework (the maximum concentrations of pesticide residues in foods) is underdeveloped compared with other major economies and fails to adequately meet food safety and international trade requirements. China plans to establish 10,000 MRLs by 2020, based on this and on historical trends it is possible to offer the following predictions with regard to future developments in China’s MRL system:
1. Fruits and vegetables will be given priority over grains
2. Proprietary and off-patent pesticides will have MRLs added
3. Prohibited and high risk pesticides will be prioritized
4. Concepts used in Japan’s positive list system which includes population based exposure scenarios and susceptible populations could be implemented

GB 2763-2016 National Food Safety Standard Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Food

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