China: China Releases New Draft Standards on Maximum Residue Limits

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On October 24, 2016, China informed the World Trade Organization about draft standards establishing 233 maximum residue limits (MRLs) in foods for 99 pesticides (including 2, 4-D-dimethylammonium), notified as SPS/N/CHN/1053. The deadline for comments is December 23, 2016. The proposed date of entry is yet to be determined. Comments can be sent to China’s SPS Enquiry Point at sps@aqsiq.gov.cn.  
 

China: China Releases New Draft Standards on Maximum Residue Limits

 

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