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Japan has Revised MRLs for Enramycin in Meat Products

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) announced Notification no. 80 revising MRLs for Enramycin in meat products. It came into force on March 23, 2023.

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamMay 19, 20233 min read

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EU Updates Maximum Levels for Arsenic in Certain Foods

On March 3, 2023, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2023/465, amending Annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 regarding maximum levels for arsenic in ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamMar 30, 20234 min read

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European Union Amends the Maximum Residue Limits for Perfluoroalkyl Substances in Certain Foodstuffs

Regarding EC Regulation Number 1881/2006, the European Commission (EC) has amended the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Perfluoroalkyl substances in certain foodstuffs. ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamFeb 17, 20235 min read

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EU Updates Maximum Levels for Dioxins and Dioxin-like PCBs in Certain Foodstuffs

On October 21, 2022, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2022/2002, amending Annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 regarding maximum levels for dioxins ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamNov 8, 20225 min read

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EU Updates Maximum Levels for Ochratoxin A in Certain Foodstuffs

On August 5, 2022, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2022/1370, amending Regulation (EC) No. 1881/2006, adding maximum levels (MLs) for ochratoxin A in ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamOct 10, 20225 min read

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United States of America Establishes Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticide Thiamethoxam in Pineapple

The US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) has registered with the US Federal register under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to publish MRLs for ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamSep 28, 20223 min read

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Canada Establishes Maximum Residue Limits for Flutriafol in Hops and Almond Nuts

MRLs for Flutriafol, proposed by the Pest Control Products Act for food imported to and sold in Canada, have been adopted by the WTO. The MRLs entered into force on July ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamAug 22, 20223 min read

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Japan set new MRLs of Zeranol in meat and seafood products

On March 17, 2022, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare established MRLs for Zeranol in food producing animals. It is already in force for those products ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamMay 24, 20223 min read