On February 18, 2025, Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority announcing an amendment The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code — Schedule 20 Maximum residue limits Variation Instrument No. APVMA 1, 2025 (Amendment Instrument). The amendment takes effect immediately.
- MRLs in food have been revised for the following substances: Cyclaniliprole, Cyflumetofen, Flumethrin, Spiromesifen, Diafenthiuron, Ethephon.
- MRLs in food have been removed for the following substances: Prosulfocarb.
Active Pesticides |
Food |
Before (ppm) |
After (ppm)
|
Cyclaniliprole |
Avocado |
0.02 ( All other foods) |
0.2 |
Cyflumetofen |
Cucumber |
0.02 ( All other foods) |
0.5 |
Ethephon |
Wheat |
1 |
0.1 ( All other foods) |
Flumethrin |
Honey |
0.005 |
0.003 |
Prosulfocarb |
Safflower seed |
0.1 |
- |
For details see attached link: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2025L00126/latest/text