SGS Update - New Standard on Maximum Residue Levels of Pesticides to Improve Food Safety in China
On 20 March 2014, the National Health and Family Planning Commission of the Republic of China announced No 4/2014, National food safety standard on maximum residue levels (MRLs) of pesticides in food (GB 2763-2014).
Shanghai, China, June 11, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The new standard shall enter into force on 1 August 2014 and at the same time GB 2763-2012 shall be repealed.
Maximum Residue Levels of Pesticides
The new standard defines 371 pesticide items and a total of 3650 MRLs in food and replaces GB 2763-2012. The 3650 MRLs are based on pesticide toxicity evaluation (acceptable daily intake: ADI), dietary structure (pesticide residues intake level), and actual residues on crops in farm produce (the monitoring data received on the field residues). Additionally, evaluations of foreign countries and international organizations standards were taken into consideration. The standard was published after a consultation phase based on scientific, open and transparent procedures.
Broad Food Varieties for Improved Food Safety
The new standard expands food and agricultural produce varieties. The MRLs apply to 284 food groups which contain almost all products, e.g. vegetables, fungi, fruits, nuts, pulses, oilseeds and oil fruits, cereals, tea, spices and products of animals. The new standard covers common pesticides in agricultural production which includes 371 pesticides. In the future, the standard shall be updated regularly to include more pesticides. The new standard primarily updates MRLs in vegetables and fruits and defines 2495 MRLs for 115 varieties of vegetables and 85 varieties of fruits to resolve the serious pesticides problem in vegetables and fruits.
The new standard is closely aligned with CODEX ALIMENTARIUS COMMISSION (CAC) standards. Among the 1999 MRLs in the CAC standards, 1811 MRLs are equal to or stricter in GB 2763-2014 compared to CAC standards.
About SGS Food Safety Services
SGS is committed to keeping readers informed of regulatory news and developments. Leveraging a global network of laboratories and food experts, SGS provides a comprehensive range of food safety and quality solutions including pesticide residue testing (http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Food/Primary-Production/Testing-and-Analytical-Services/Pesticide-Residue-Testing.aspx), audits, certifications, inspections and technical support. SGS continually invests in world class testing capabilities and state-of-the-art technology to help reduce risks, and improve food safety and quality.
For further information please contact the SGS experts.
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world.
Maximum Residue Levels of Pesticides
The new standard defines 371 pesticide items and a total of 3650 MRLs in food and replaces GB 2763-2012. The 3650 MRLs are based on pesticide toxicity evaluation (acceptable daily intake: ADI), dietary structure (pesticide residues intake level), and actual residues on crops in farm produce (the monitoring data received on the field residues). Additionally, evaluations of foreign countries and international organizations standards were taken into consideration. The standard was published after a consultation phase based on scientific, open and transparent procedures.
Broad Food Varieties for Improved Food Safety
The new standard expands food and agricultural produce varieties. The MRLs apply to 284 food groups which contain almost all products, e.g. vegetables, fungi, fruits, nuts, pulses, oilseeds and oil fruits, cereals, tea, spices and products of animals. The new standard covers common pesticides in agricultural production which includes 371 pesticides. In the future, the standard shall be updated regularly to include more pesticides. The new standard primarily updates MRLs in vegetables and fruits and defines 2495 MRLs for 115 varieties of vegetables and 85 varieties of fruits to resolve the serious pesticides problem in vegetables and fruits.
The new standard is closely aligned with CODEX ALIMENTARIUS COMMISSION (CAC) standards. Among the 1999 MRLs in the CAC standards, 1811 MRLs are equal to or stricter in GB 2763-2014 compared to CAC standards.
About SGS Food Safety Services
SGS is committed to keeping readers informed of regulatory news and developments. Leveraging a global network of laboratories and food experts, SGS provides a comprehensive range of food safety and quality solutions including pesticide residue testing (http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Food/Primary-Production/Testing-and-Analytical-Services/Pesticide-Residue-Testing.aspx), audits, certifications, inspections and technical support. SGS continually invests in world class testing capabilities and state-of-the-art technology to help reduce risks, and improve food safety and quality.
For further information please contact the SGS experts.
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world.
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