Technical Perspectives on MRLs as International Trade Standards
Maximum Residue Limits, whether established at the national or Codex levels, are utilized as trade standards in the international exchange of food and feed. The standards (1) represent residue maximum residue levels expected from use in accordance with national registrations or GAP (good agricultural practice); and (2) have been shown to be safe for human dietary intake. Those commodities with pesticide residue levels below the limits may be exported/imported. Those commodities in excess of the limits should not be exported or may be legitimately refused by the importing country. As the OECD Expert Group on Residue Chemistry attempts to produce a harmonized set of residue chemistry guidelines for the generation of studies that ultimately lead to the MRL values, numerous technical problems are encountered that must be resolved in order to harmonize national needs. Some successes and challenges are summarized herein.
Stephen Funk
US EPA, Office of Pesticide Programs Health Effects Division 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, 7509P Washington, DC 20460 USA
国际会议
北京
英文
82-89
2007-10-09（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）