Table 1.
Apple maximum residue limits (MRLS) for selected pesticides and markets, 2008
| Pesticide* | U.S. MRL | Codex MRL | E.U. MRL | Canadian MRL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azinphos-methyl | 1.5 | 2 | 0.5 | 2 |
| Inorganic bromide resulting from fumigation | 5 | 20 | 0.05 | --- |
| Metalaxyl | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Methidathion | 0.05 | 0.5 | 0.05 | 0.5 |
| Methomyl | 1 | 99** | 99** | 0.5 |
| Methoxyfenozide | 1.5 | 2 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Novaluron | 2 | 3 | --- | 2 |
| Permethrin | 0.05 | 2 | 0.05 | 1 |
| Tebuconazole | 0.05 | 0.5 | 1 | --- |
| Thiophanate-methyl | 2 | 3 | 0.5 | 5 |
All units parts per million (ppm).
*Pesticides selected to demonstrate differentials between U.S. and Codex MRLs for apples.
** Established for the sum of methomyl and thiodicarb.
"---" means no MRL for apples was established.