Japan: Japan Notifies WTO of Revised Chlorpyrifos Residue Standards

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On June 3, 2019, Japan notified the World Trade Organization of draft amendments to the maximum residue levels (MRL) for the agricultural chemical, Chlorpyrifos, via G/SPS/N/JPN/641. The public comment period for the draft will close on August 2, 2019. Interested U.S. parties are encouraged to share their comments and/or concerns with USDA’s enquiry point (us.spsenquirypoint@fas.usda.gov). For potential inclusion in the U.S. official position, please send your comments by July 19, 2019. 

Japan: Japan Notifies WTO of Revised Chlorpyrifos Residue Standards

 

 

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