On May 17, 2024, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) released the latest revisions to Food Code. The modifications involve product standards and residual limits for pesticides and veterinary drugs. Details are as follows:
- Pesticide: MRLs in food have been revised for the following 57 substance.
- Veterinary drugs: MRLs in food have been revised for the following 11 substance.
For example for detail the change in the table below:
Food |
After (ppm) |
Before (ppm) |
|
Amitraz |
Egg |
- |
0.01 |
Bifenthrin |
Mushroom |
0.03 |
- |
Isoprothiolane |
Banana |
0.9 |
- |
Captan |
Orange |
1.5 |
- |
Clofentezine |
Apple |
0.4 |
- |
Kasugamycin |
Turmeric |
0.7 |
- |
Indoxacarb |
Milk |
- |
0.1 |
Carbendazim |
Pig meat |
0.01 |
- |
For details see attached link