Editor's Note: This article summarizes the changes in Japanese pesticides and veterinary drugs residues, as per the latest developments. Previous contents can be seen at the bottom of the article.
On February 14, 2023, Japan MHLW released an amendment to Specification and Standards for Food, Food additives, Etc., stating that the maximum residue limits (MRLs) of seven pesticides have been revised. They are acynonapyr, trifloxystrobin, fenarimol, fenpyrazamine, fluxametamide, flonicamid, and penthiopyrad. The amendment became effective upon its publication on February 14, 2023, but there is a one-year transition period for the MRLs of the above seven pesticides in some foods. During the transition period, the previous standards are still applicable.
Seven pesticides:
Pesticide | Revision |
Acynonapyr |
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Trifloxystrobin |
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Fenarimol |
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Fenpyrazamine |
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Fluxametamide |
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Flonicamid |
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Penthiopyrad |
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Reference link
[1] Amendment to Specification and Standards for Food, Food additives, Etc.,
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On November 22, 2022, Japan MHLW issued an amendment to Specification and Standards for Food, Food additives, Etc., which mainly revised maximum residue limits (MRLs) for six pesticides and veterinary drugs. The amendment has come into force since its publication on November 22, 2022. However, the lower MRLs brought by this revision will be officially implemented on November 22, 2023, and enterprises can still follow the previous standards during the one-year transition period.
Six pesticides and veterinary drugs
Pesticide and veterinary drug | Revision |
Etofenprox |
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Tetraconazole |
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Nicarbazin |
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Fenpyroximate |
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Fluensulfone |
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Florasulam |
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Besides, MHLW has opened a draft for public comments, which aims to revise residue amounts for nine pesticides, non-detectable pesticides, test methods and exempted substances. The formal amendment is expected to be notified in February 2023.
Reference link
[1] Amendment to Specification and Standards for Food, Food additives, Etc.,
[2] Draft revision for the amendment
[3] Assessment of the effects of food on health for DDAC, o-Dichlorobenzene and cloxacillin
[4] Assessment of the effects of food on health for florasulam