Japan Revised the Maximum Residue Limit of Pesticide and Veterinary Drugs Including Imidacloprid

On July 18, 2017, Japan MHLW released an announcement detailing revisions to maximum residue limits of pesticides including imidacloprid, acetylchloride, quinclorac, and veterinary drugs such as spiramycin and tylosin. Generally speaking, the new regulations impose stricter pesticide and veterinary MRL limits, however in some instances limits have increased.