1993 
 
Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme 
CODEX ALIMENTARIUS  COMMISSION 
 
 
 
CODEX ALIMENTARIUS 
 
VOLUME 2 
 
PESTICIDES RESIDUES IN FOOD 
 
 
 
SECOND EDITION 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Section 2 
  
CODEX CLASSIFICATION OF FOODS AND 
ANIMAL FEEDS 
 
 
 
 
 
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATO N OF THE UNITED NATIONS WORLD 
HEALTH ORGANIZATION 
Rome, 1993  iiCONTENTS 
FOREWORD....................................................................................................................... ............ III  
EXPLANATORY NOTES .............................................................................................................. IV 
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... ..IV 
COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF COMMODITIES ......................................................................... IV 
COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM ELABORATED IN D-BASE IV FOR THE CODEX CLASSIFICATION OF FOODS  
AND ANIMAL FEEDS .......................................................................................................................... V 
INDEX OF CLASSES, TYPES AND GROUPS OF COMMODITIES ................................... VII  
CLASS  A PRIMARY  FOOD  COMMODITIES  OF PLANT  ORIGIN ...................................... VII 
CLASS  B PRIMARY  FOOD  COMMODITIES  OF ANIMAL  ORIGIN ................................... VII 
CLASS  C PRIMARY  ANIMAL  FEED  COMMODITIES........................................................ VIII 
CLASS  D PROCESSED  FOODS  OF PLANT  ORIGIN............................................................ VIII 
CLASS  E PROCESSED  FOODS  OF ANIMAL  ORIGIN........................................................... IX 
INDEX OF GROUP LETTER CODES (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER) .................................... X  
INDEX OF FOOD AND ANIMAL FEED COMMODITIES (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER) XII 
CLASSES, TYPES AND GROUPS OF FOOD AND ANIMAL FEEDSTUFFS......................... 1  
BIBILIOGRAPHY .................................................................................................................. ...... 140  
  iii 
FOREWORD 
 
The Codex Classification of food and animal feed comm odities moving in trade and the descriptions of the 
various items and groups of food and animal feedstuffs included in the present document have been 
developed within the framework of t he Codex Committee on Pesticide Resi dues. It was first adopted  by the 
18th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, (1989). 
 
The Codex Classification includes food commodities and animal feedstuffs for which Codex maximum 
residue limits will not necessarily be established. The Cla ssification is intended to be as complete a listing of 
food commodities in trade as possible, classified into gr oups on the basis of the commodity’s similar potential 
for pesticide residues. 
 The Classification may also be appropriate for other purposes such as setting maximum levels for other 
types of residues or for other contaminants in food. The Codex Classification should be consulted in order to 
obtain a precise description of the food or animal feed commodities and, especially, in cases where Codex maximum residue limits have been set for groups of food and groups of animal feedstuffs. The Codex 
Classification is intended to promote harmonisation of the terms used to describe commodities which are 
subject to maximum residue limits and of the approach to grouping commodities with similar potential for residue for which a common group maximum residue limit can be set. 
 
  ivEXPLANATORY NOTES 
Introduction 
 
The Codex Classification of Foods and Feeds is intended primarily to ensure the use of uniform 
nomenclature and secondarily to classify foods into group s and/or sub-groups for the purpose of establishing 
group maximum residue limits for commodities with similar characteristics and residue potential.  
The major differences in exposure to pesticides and metabolites of pesticides in plants and animals call for a 
primary classification into foods and feeds of plant origin and those of animal origin. Processed foods 
prepared from these primary food commodities are again separated into those of plant origin and of animal 
origin.  
 Multi-ingredient manufactured foods containing ingredient s of both plant and animal origin are listed as plant 
or animal origin depending upon the main ingredients. 
 In the event that residues are greater in the proces sed food than in the raw agricultural commodity from 
which it is derived, as a separate MRL should be cons idered for the processed food. In addition, there are a 
number of situations where special considerations may be needed:  
(i) when the processed food represents the sole or major food intake of infants and young children; 
(ii) when toxic interaction or degradation products from pesticides are found in the food during or 
after processing; 
(iii) when a significant residue results from a pesticide used in processi ng or storage practice 
(including impregnation of wrapping materials) 
 
Crops, parts of crops and other commodities which are used as animal feed, eg alfalfa, sugar beet tops, pea 
vines and hay, may contain residues and hence give rise to residues in products of animal origin. Such commodities are listed for convenience in a separate class: Class C - Primary Animal Feed Commodities 
 
The food commodities selected for this classification ar e mainly those having current or potential significance 
in international or national trade. A limited number of commodities of regional importance have also been 
included. 
 
Common and scientific names of commodities 
 A single food or animal feed is often known under several common names. In a like manner, the use of 
similar names for different commodities is not uncommon. In this classification uniform terminology 
associated with recognised scientific names has been developed.  
Different common names used for the same or a closely related commodity, or cultivars of the same 
agricultural crop have been cross-referenced as far as possible to a single common name. Similarly a qualification has been used to modify a common name, w here the use of a generic name fails to identify the 
specific commodity adequately. 
However, specific cultivars distinguished by their own common names in agricultural practice and in 
international trade are indicated with these common and scientific species and cultivar names, eg nectarine, 
a specific peach variety or cultivar is di stinguished from all other peach cultivars.  
 In cases where commonly used regional or national E nglish names are different from the correct English 
common name, priority is given to the latter and the other  names are referred to it eg., “corn” is referred to 
the correct name, “maize”.   vThe common names, scientific names and descriptions  used in existing Codex standards were taken into 
account and given priority as far as possible. The terminology used in this classification closely fo llows “Plant and Plant Products of Economic Importance 
Terminology Bulletin (1974)” and the terminology used in various FAO statistics.  
 Within the broad classes of Foods of Plant Origin and F oods of Animal Origin, usage distinguishes groups of 
similar commodities such as Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts, Mammalian Products, Aquatic Animal Products etc. 
The present classification uses 19 types of commodities:  
Class A Primary Food Commodities of Plant Origin  5 types 
 B Primary Food Commodities of Animal Origin  5 types  C Primary Feed Commodities    1 type 
 D Processed Food of Plant Origin    4 types 
 E Processed Food of Animal Origin   4 types  
The “Type” definitions developed for this classification are based on physical characteristics and traditional 
use and to a lesser extent on botanical or zoological associations. A Food “Type” is in general much too 
broad to be covered by a single (general) maximum residue limit. 
 
With the “Types”, groups have been developed whose me mbers show similarities in their behaviour with 
respect to residues and in the nature of the agricultura l practices to which they are subjected and, to a 
certain extent, in their botanical or zoological associations. 
 The terminology and definitions in the classification recognise and respect, as far as possible, regional 
differences which occur in the use of certain food co mmodities. Sometimes, these are inconsistent with 
regard the “Types” to which the commodity(ies) belong.  
There are no universally recognised guides to distinguis h between different uses of the same commodity, eg, 
a herb may be used sparingly for flavouring of other food commodities in one geographical region but in 
substantial amounts as a pot vegetable in another regi on. If, however, a commodity exists in forms which 
differ in appearance, or if different cultivars are involved, the commodity (crop or animal species) is 
separately included in two or more groups, eg turnip, listed as a root crop (Group 016) and turnip leaves, 
listed with leafy vegetables (Group 013). 
 
As far as practicable, the commodity “Group” or “S ub-Group” names currently used by the Codex Committee 
on Pesticide Residues for the establishment of C odex maximum residue limits for pesticides have been 
used. However, in some cases the definition of t he commodities covered by existing “Group” maximum 
residue limits for groups of commodities are occasi onally not applicable to the groups used in this 
classification. 
 
For each group in the classification, reference is made to the potential for acquiring residues, the portions of the crops or animals which are normally consumed and the portions of the commodities to which the MRLs 
apply (and which are analysed). 
  
Computerized System elaborated in D-base IV for the Codex Classification of Foods and 
Animal Feeds 
 
The Codex Classification of Foods and Animal Feeds was published in Part 4 of the “Guide to Codex 
Recommendations Concerning Pesticides Residues” in 1989 (CAC/PR 4-1989). The Codex Classification 
uses five classes and each class is divided into types . All Types are divided into groups. A review of the 
whole system used in order to link the classification by programme to the file which contains all Codex 
pesticides/commodity combinations was carried out fo r a computerized management of the Classification. 
 
With reference to the need to give a code number to all commodities for their identification by programme, a literary code has been mantained and a progressive number of the Series 4000 has been allocated. This  viSeries refers to a large group of synonyms. Though these changes, each commodity  will be represented by 
the following information in the computerized system : class; type; group; letter code; numerical code; 
description. 
  viiINDEX OF CLASSES, TYPES AN D GROUPS OF COMMODITIES 
 
CLASS A PRIMARY FOOD COMM ODITIES OF PLANT ORIGIN 
 
Type No. Group Group 
Letter 
Code Pag. 
No. 
 
01 Fruits 
 001 Citrus fruits FC 1 
 002 Pome fruits FP 5  003 Stone fruits FS 6 
 004 Berries and other small fruits FB 8 
 005 Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits - edible peel FT 11  006 Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits - inedible 
peel FI 14 
     
02 Vegetables 
 009 Bulb vegetables VA 18 
 010 Brassica (cole or cabbage) vegetables, Head 
cabbages, Flowerhead cabbages VB 20 
 011 Fruiting vegetables, Cucurbits VC 22 
 012 Fruiting vegetables, other than Cucurbits VO 26  013 Leafy vegetables (including Brassica leafy 
vegetables) VL 29 
 014 Legume vegetables VP 35 
 015 Pulses VD 39 
 016 Root and tuber vegetables VR 42 
 017 Stalk and stem vegetables VS 47      
03 Grasses 
 020 Cereal grains GC 48  021 Grasses, for sugar or syrup production GS 52 
     
04 Nuts and Seeds  022 Tree nuts TN 53 
 023 Oilseed SO 56 
 024 Seed for beverages and sweets SB 58      
05 Herbs and Spices 
 027 Herbs HH 59  028 Spices HS 63 
     
 
CLASS B PRIMARY FOOD COMM ODITIES OF ANIMAL ORIGIN 
 
Type No. Group Group 
Letter 
Code Pag. 
No. 
 
06 Mammalian products  030 Meat (from mammals other than marine mammals) MM 66 
 031 Mammalian fats MF 69 
 032 Edible offal (mammalian) MO 70  viii 033 Milks ML 72 
     07 Poultry products 
 036 Poultry meat (including Pigeon meat) PM 73 
 037 Poultry fats PF 75  038 Poultry, Edible offal of PO 76 
 039 Eggs PE 77 
     08 Aquatic animal products 
 040 Freshwater fish WF 78 
 041 Diadromous fish WD 81  042 Marine fish WS 84 
 043 
 Fish roe (including milt = soft roe) and edible offal of 
fish: offal  WL 
 92 
 043 Fish roe (including milt = soft roe) and edible offal of 
fish: roe  WR 92 
 044 Marine mammals WM 93 
 045 Crustaceans WC 95 
 046 Reserved   
 047 Reserved        
09 Amphibians and reptiles 
 048 Frogs, lizards, snakes and turtles AR 98      
10 Invertebrate animals 
 049 Molluscs (including Cephalopods) and other 
invertebrate animals IM 100 
 
CLASS C PRIMARY ANIMA L FEED COMMODITIES 
 
Type No. Group Group 
Letter Code Pag. 
No. 
 
11 Primary feed commodities of plant origin 
 050 Legume animal feeds AL 103  051 Straw, fodder and forage of cereal grains and 
grasses (including buckwheat fodder)  
(forage) AF 
 106 
 051 Straw, fodder and forage of cereal grains and 
grasses (including buckwheat fodder)  
(straws and fodders dry) AS 106 
 052 Miscellaneous Fodder and Forage crops 
(forage) AV 109 
 052 Miscellaneous Fodder and Forage crops 
fodder)   AM 
 109 
 
CLASS D PROCESSED FOOD S OF PLANT ORIGIN 
 
Type No. Group Group 
Letter Code Pag. 
No. 
 
12 Secondary food commodities of plant origin 
 055 Dried fruits DF 111  056 Dried vegetables DV 113 
 057 Dried herbs DH 114  ix 058 Milled cereal products (early milling stages) CM 116 
 059 Miscellaneous secondary food commodities of plant 
origin SM 117 
     
13 Derived products of plant origin  065 Cereal grain milling fractions CF 118 
 066 Teas DT 120 
 067 Vegetable oils, crude OC 122  068 Vegetable oils, edible (or refined) OR 123 
 069 Miscellaneous derived edible products of plant 
origin DM 124 
 070 Fruit juices JF 125 
 071 By-products, used for animal feeding purposes, 
derived from fruit and vegetable processing AB 126 
     
14 Manufactured foods (single-ingredient) of plant origin 
 075 Reserved        
15 Manufactured foods (multi-ingredient) of plant origin 
 078 Manufactured multi-ingredient cereal products CP 128  
CLASS E PROCESSED FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN 
 
Type No. Group Group 
Letter 
Code Pag. 
No. 
 
16 Secondary food commodities of animal origin 
 080 Dried meat and fish products MD 129 
 081 Reserved    082 Secondary milk products LS 131 
     
17 Derived edible products of animal origin  084 Crustaceans, processed SC 132 
 085 Animal fats, processed FA 134 
 086 Milk fats FM 136  087 Derived milk products LD 137 
     
18 Manufactured food (single-ingredient) of animal origin  090 Manufactured milk products (single-ingredient) LI 138 
     
19 Manufactured food (multi-ingredient) of animal origin  092 Manufactured milk products (multi-ingredient) LM 139  xINDEX OF GROUP LETTER CODES (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER ) 
 
Group 
Letter 
Code  Group Class Type Group 
No. Page  
No. 
AB By-products, used for animal feeding purposes, 
derived from fruit and vegetable processing D 13 071 126
AF Straw, fodder and forage of cereal grains and 
grasses (including buckwheat fodder) C 11 051 106
AL Legume animal feeds C 11 050 103
AM Miscellaneous Fodder and Forage crops C 11 052 109
AR Frogs, lizards, snakes and turtles B 09 048 98
AS Straw, fodder and forage of cereal grains and 
grasses (including buckwheat fodder) C 11 051 106
AV Miscellaneous Fodder and Forage crops C 11 052 109
CF Cereal grain milling fractions D 13 065 118CM Milled cereal products (early milling stages) D 12 058 116
CP Manufactured multi-ingredient cereal products D 15 078 128
DF Dried fruits D 12 055 111DH Dried herbs D 12 057 114
DM Miscellaneous derived edible products of plant 
origin D 13 069 124
DT Teas D 13 066 120
DV Dried vegetables D 13 056 113
FA Animal fats, processed E 17 085 134FB Berries and other small fruits A 01 004 8
FC Citrus fruits A 01 001 1
FI Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits - inedible 
peel A 01 006 11
FM Milk fats E 17 086 136
FP Pome fruits A 01 002 5FS Stone fruits A 01 003 6
FT Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits - edible peel A 01 005 11
GC Cereal grains A 03 020 48GS Grasses for sugar or syrup production A 03 021 52
HH Herbs A 05 027 59
HS Spices A 05 028 63IM Molluscs (including Cephalopods) and other 
invertebrate animals B 10 049 100
JF Fruit juices D 13 070 125
LD Derived milk products E 17 087 137
LI Manufactured milk products (single-ingredient) E 18 090 138
LM Manufactured milk products (multi-ingredient) E 19 092 139LS Secondary milk products E 16 082 131
MD Dried meat and fish products E 16 080 129
MF Mammalian fats B 06 031 69ML Milks B 06 033 72
MM Meat (from animals other than marine mammals) B 06 030 66
MO Edible offal (mammalian) B 06 032 70OC Vegetable oils, crude D 13 067 122
OR Vegetable oils, edible (or refined) D 13 068 123
PE Eggs B 07 039 77PF Poultry fats B 07 037 75 xiGroup 
Letter Code 
 Group Class Type Group 
No. Page  
No. 
PM Poultry meat (including Pigeon meat) B 07 036 73
PO Poultry, Edible offal of B 07 038 76
SB Seed for beverages and sweets A 04 024 58
SC Crustaceans, processed E 16 084 132SM Miscellaneous secondary food commodities of plant 
origin D 12 059 117
SO Oilseed A 04 023 56
TN Tree nuts A 04 022 53
VA Bulb vegetables A 02 009 18
VB Brassica (cole or cabbage) vegetables, Head 
cabbage, Flowerhead brassicas A 02 010 20
VC Fruiting vegetables, Cucurbits A 02 011 22
VD Pulses A 02 015 39VL Leafy vegetables (including Brassica leafy 
vegetables) A 02 013 29
VO Fruiting vegetables, other than Cucurbits A 02 012 26
VP Legume vegetables A 02 014 35
VR Root and tuber vegetables A 02 016 42
VS Stalk and stem vegetables A 02 017 47WC Crustaceans B 08 045 95
WD Diadromous fish B 08 041 81
WF Freshwater fish B 08 040 78WL Fish roe (including milt = soft roe) and edible offal of 
fish: offal B 08 043 92
WM Marine mammals B 08 044 93
WR Fish roe (including milt = soft roe) and edible offal of 
fish: roe B 08 043 92
WS Marine fish B 08 042 84 xiiINDEX OF FOOD AND ANIM AL FEED COMMODITIES 
(In Alphabetical order) 
  
Class  Group Code No. Commodity 
A 005 FT 4095 Acerola, see Barbados cherry 
A 020 GC  4597 Acha, see Hungry Rice A 006 FI  5298 Achiote, see Annatto 
A 016 VR  4527 Achira, see Canna, edible 
A 020 GC  4599 Adlay, see Job’s Tears A 015 VD  0560 Adzuki bean (dry) 
A 020 GC  4601 African millet, see Millet, Finger 
A 006 FI  0325 Akee apple B 042 WS  4937 Albacore, see Subgroup Tuna and Bonito 
C 050 AL  1020 Alfalfa fodder 
C 050 AL  1021 Alfalfa forage (green) A 012 VO  4265 Alkekengi, see Ground cherries 
A 028 HS  4769 Allspice fruit, see Pimento 
A 022 TN  0660 Almonds A 016 VR  0570 Alocasia 
A 013 VL  0460 Amaranth 
A 005 FT  0285 Ambarella A 013 VL  4313 Amsoi, see Indian Mustard 
B 040 WF  4837 Amur pike, see Pike 
B 042 WS  0920 Anchovies A 028 HS  0720 Angelica seed 
A 027 HH  0720 Angelica, including Garden Angelica 
D 057 DH  0720 Angelica, includi ng Garden Angelica (dry) 
A 028 HS  4771 Angelica, root, stem and le aves, see Group 027: Herbs, Angelica, 
including Garden Angelica 
A 014 VP  4393 Angola pea (immature seed), see Pigeon pea A 015 VD  4465 Angola pea, see Pigeon pea 
A 028 HS  0771 Anise seed 
A 028 HS  4773 Aniseed, see Anise seed A 006 FI 0324 Annatto 
A 005 FT  4097 Aonla, see Otaheite gooseberry 
A 002 FP  0226 Apple D 070 JF  0226 Apple juice 
D 071 AB  0226 Apple pomace, dry 
D 055 DF  0226 Apples, dried A 003 FS  0240 Apricot 
D 055 DF  0240 Apricots, dried 
A 005 FT  0286 Arbutus berry B 041 WD  4867 Arctic char, see Trout 
A 016 VR  0571 Arracacha 
A 016 VR  0572 Arrowhead A 016 VR  0573 Arrowroot 
A 013 VL  4315 Arrugula, see Rucola 
A 017 VS  0620 Artichoke, Globe A 017 VS  0621 Asparagus 
A 014 VP  4395 Asparagus bean (pods), see Yard-long bean 
A 014 VP  4397 Asparagus pea (pods), see Goa bean A 005 FT  0026 Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits - edible peel 
A 006 FT  0030 Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits - inedible peel 
B 041 WD  4877 Atlantic salmon, see Salmon, Atlantic A 012 VO  4267 Aubergine, see Egg plant 
A 006 FI  0326 Avocado  xiiiClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
A 027 HH  0721 Balm leaves 
D 057 DH  0721 Balm leaves, dry 
A 011 VC  0420 Balsam apple A 011 VC  0421 Balsam pear 
A 013 VL  0421 Balsam pear leaves 
A 015 VD  0520 Bambara groundnut (dry seed) A 014 VP  0520 Bambara groundnut (immature seeds) 
A 017 VS  0622 Bamboo shoots 
A 006 FI  0327 Banana A 006 FI  0328 Banana, Dwarf 
A 005 FT  0287 Barbados cherry 
B 040 WF  0855 Barbs A 020 GC  0640 Barley 
C 051 AS  0640 Barley straw and fodder, dry 
B 042 WS  0921 Barracudas B 041 WD  0898 Barramundi 
A 027 HH  0722 Basil 
D 057 DH  0722 Basil, dry A 027 HH  0723 Bay leaves 
D 057 DH  0723 Bay leaves, dry 
C 050 AL  0061 Bean fodder C 050 AL  1030 Bean forage (green) 
C 050 AL  1022 Bean, Velvet 
A 015 VD  0071 Beans (dry) A 014 VP  0061 Beans, except broad bean and soya bean 
A 014 VP  0062 Beans, shelled 
A 004 FB  0260 Bearberry E 080 MD  5297 Beche-de-mer, dried, see Sea-cucumbers, dried 
B 049 IM  5163 Beche-de-mer, see Sea-cucumbers 
A 022 TN  0661 Beech nuts A 013 VL  4317 Beet leaves, see Chard 
A 016 VR  0574 Beetroot 
A 012 VO  4269 Bell pepper, see Peppers, Sweet A 023 SO  0690 Ben Moringa seed 
C 051 AS  5241 Bermuda grass 
A 004 FB  0018 Berries and other small fruits A 013 VL  0461 Betel leaves 
A 001 FC  4000 Bigarade see Orange, Sour 
B 042 WS  4939 Bigeye tuna, see Tuna, Bigeye A 004 FB  0261 Bilberry 
A 004 FB  0262 Bilberry, Bog 
A 004 FB  0263 Bilberry, Red A 005 FT  0288 Bilimbi 
A 013 VL  4319 Bitter cucumber leaves, see Balsam pear leaves 
A 011 VC  4193 Bitter cucumber, see Balsam pear A 011 VC  4195 Bitter gourd, see Balsam pear 
A 011 VC  4197 Bitter melon, see Balsam pear 
B 040 WF  0856 Black bass D 070 JF  1140 Black currant juice 
A 015 VD  0521 Black gram  
A 014 VP  0521 Black gram (green pods) A 016 VR  4529 Black salsify, see Scorzonera 
A 015 VD  4467 Black-eyed pea, see Cowpea 
A 004 FB  0264 Blackberries B 042 WS  4940 Blackfin tuna, see Tuna, Blackfin  xivClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
A 013 VL  4321 Blackjack 
A 013 VL  4323 Bledo, see Amaranth 
A 001 FC  4001 Blood orange, see Orange, Sweet A 004 FB  0020 Blueberries 
A 004 FB  4073 Blueberry, Highbush, see Blueberries 
A 004 FB  4075 Blueberry, Lowbush, see Blueberries A 004 FB  4077 Blueberry, Rabbiteye, see Blueberries 
B 042 WS  0922 Bluefish 
B 043 WR  0922 Bluefish roe (m) B 040 WF  0857 Bluegill sunfish, or Bluegill bream 
C 051 AS  5243 Bluegrass 
B 042 WS  0923 Bogue A 014 VP  4399 Bonavist bean (young pods and immature seeds), see Hyacinth 
bean 
A 015 VD  4469 Bonavist bean, see Hyacinth bean B 042 WS  0924 Bonito 
B 042 WS  4941 Bonito, Atlantic, see Bonito 
B 042 WS  4943 Bonito, Eastern Pacific, see Bonito A 027 HH  0724 Borage 
D 057 DH  0724 Borage, dry 
A 013 VL  4325 Borecole, see Kale, curly A 011 VC  0422 Bottle Gourd 
A 013 VL  0462 Box thorn 
A 004 FB  4079 Boysenberry, see Dewberry D 058 CM  0081 Bran; unprocessed of cereal grain 
A 010 VB  0040 Brassica (cole or cabbage) vegetables, Head cabbages, 
Flowerhead brassicas 
A 013 VL  0054 Brassica leafy vegetables 
A 022 TN  0662 Brazil nut 
A 005 FT  4099 Brazilian cherry, see Grumichana D 078 CP  0179 Bread and other cooked cereal products 
A 006 FI  0329 Breadfruit 
B 040 WF  0858 Bream B 042 WS  0956 Bream, Silver 
B 042 SW  4945 Brill, see Turbot 
A 015 VD  0523 Broad bean (dry) A 014 VP  0522 Broad bean (green pods and immature seeds) 
A 014 VP  0523 Broad bean, shelled (succulent) (= immature seeds) 
A 010 VB  0400 Broccoli A 013 VL  4327 Broccoli raab 
A 010 VB  0401 Broccoli, Chinese 
A 010 VB  4173 Broccoli, Sprouting, see Broccoli C 051 AS  5245 Brome grass 
B 041 WD  4869 Brook trout, see Trout 
B 041 WD  4871 Brown trout, see Trout B 040 WF 4839 Brown trout, see Trout, Brown 
A 020 GC  4603 Brown-corn millet, see Millet, Common 
A 010 VB  0402 Brussels sprouts A 020 GC  0641 Buckwheat 
C 051 AS  0641 Buckwheat fodder 
B 031 MF  0810 Buffalo fat B 030 MM  0810 Buffalo meat 
B 033 ML  0810 Buffalo milk 
E 086 FM  0810 Buffalo milk fat E 085 FA  0810 Buffalo tallow  xvClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
B 030 MM 4789 Buffalo, African, meat, see Buffalo meat 
B 030 MM  4791 Buffalo, American, meat, see Buffalo meat 
B 030 MM  4793 Buffalo, Cape, meat, see Buffalo, African, meat B 032 MO  0810 Buffalo, Edible offal of 
B 030 MM  4795 Buffalo, Water, meat, see Buffalo meat 
A 009 VA  0035 Bulb vegetables A 009 VA  0036 Bulb vegetables, except Fennel, Bulb 
A 003 FS  0241 Bullace 
B 048 AR  5145 Bullfrog, Indian, see Frogs B 048 AR  5143 Bullfrog, see Frogs 
A 020 GC  4607 Bulrush millet, see Millet, Bulrush 
A 016 VR  0575 Burdock, greater or edible A  027 HH  0725 Burnet, Great 
A 027 HH  4731 Burnet, Salad, see Burnet, Great 
A 027 HH 0728 Burning bush D 057 DH 0728 Burning bush, dry 
A 022 TN  4681 Bush nut, see Macadamia nut 
A 014 VP  4401 Butter bean (immature pods), see Lima bean A 015 VD  4470 Butter bean, see Lima bean 
A 022 TN  0663 Butter nut 
B 042 WS  0925 Butterfish A 010 VB  4177 Cabbage, Green, see Cabbage, Savoy 
A 010 VB  4181 Cabbage, Oxhead, see Cabbages, Head 
A 010 VB  4183 Cabbage, Pointed, see Cabbage, Oxhead A 010 VB  4179 Cabbage, Red, see Cabbages, Head 
A 010 VB  0403 Cabbage, Savoy, see also Cabbages, Head 
A 010 VB  4175 Cabbage, see Cabbages, Head A 010 VB  4187 Cabbage, Yellow, see Cabbage, Savoy 
A 010 VB  4185 Cabbage, White, see Cabbages, Head 
A 010 VB  0041 Cabbages, Head A 024 SB  0715 Cacao beans 
A 020 GC  0642 Cañihua 
A 014 VP  4402 Cajan pea (young green seeds), see Pigeon pea A 015 VC  4471 Cajan pea, see Pigeon pea 
A 001 FC  0201 Calamondin, see also Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
A 028 HS  0772 Calamus, root B 030 MM  4797 Calf meat, see Cattle meat 
B 031 MF  0811 Camel fat 
B 030 MM  0811 Camel meat B 033 ML  0811 Camel milk 
E 086 FM  0811 Camel milk fat 
E 085 FA  0811 Camel tallow B 030 MM  4799 Camel, Bactrian, meat, see Camel meat 
B 032 MO  0811 Camel, Edible offal of 
D 066 DT  1110 Camomile or Chamomile D 066 DT  5277 Camomile, German or Scented, see Camomile 
D 066 DT  5279 Camomile, Roman or Noble, see Camomile 
A 006 FI  0330 Canistel A 016 VR  0576 Canna, edible 
A 011 VC  4199 Cantaloupe, see Melons 
A 012 VO  4271 Cape gooseberry, see Ground cherries B 042 WS  0926 Capelin 
A 028 HS  0773 Caper buds 
A 005 FT  0289 Carambola A 005 FT  0290 Caranda  xviClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
A 028 HS  0774 Caraway seed 
A 028 HS  0775 Cardamom seed 
A 017 VS  0623 Cardoon A 005 FT  0291 Carob 
A 009 VA  4153 Carosella, see Fennel, Italian 
B 040 WF  4843 Carp, Chinese, see Carp, Grass B 040 WF  4841 Carp, Common, see Carps 
B 040 WF  4845 Carp, Grass, see Carps 
B 040 WF  0860 Carp, Indian B 040 WF  0859 Carps 
A 016 VR  0577 Carrot 
A 011 VC  4201 Casaba or Casaba melon, see Subgroup Melons, except 
Watermelon 
A 005 FT  0292 Cashew apple 
A 022 TN  0295 Cashew nut A 016 VR  0463 Cassava 
A 013 VL  0463 Cassava leaves 
A 016 VR  4531 Cassava, Bitter, see Cassava A 016 VR  4533 Cassava, Sweet, see Cassava 
A 028 HS  4775 Cassia bark, see Cinnamon bark 
A 028 HS  0776 Cassia buds D 070 JF  5293 Cassis, see Black Currant juice 
A 020 GC  4609 Cat-tail millet, see Millet, Bulrush 
B 042 WS  4947 Catfish, Sea, see Wolffish B 040 WF  0861 Catfishes (freshwater) 
A 014 VP  4404 Catjang cowpea (immature pods and green seeds), see Cowpea 
A 027 HH  0726 Catmint D 057 DH  0726 Catmint, dry 
A 027 HH  4733 Catnip, see Catmint 
B 031 MF  0812 Cattle fat B 030 MM  0812 Cattle meat 
E 080 MD  0812 Cattle meat, dried (including dried and smoked) 
B 033 ML  0812 Cattle milk E 086 FM  0812 Cattle milk fat 
E 085 FA  0812 Cattle tallow (including processed suet) 
B 032 MO  0812 Cattle, Edible offal of B 032 MO  1280 Cattle, kidney 
B 032 MO  1281 Cattle, liver 
A 010 VB  4189 Cauliflower, Green, see Cauliflower A 010 VB  0404 Cauliflower, see also Subgroup Flowerhead brassicas 
A 016 VR  0578 Celeriac 
A 017 VX  0624 Celery A 013 VL  4329 Celery cabbage, see Chinese cabbage 
A 027 HH  0624 Celery leaves 
D 057 DH  0624 Celery leaves, dry A 017 VS  4595 Celery leaves, see Herbs: Group 027 
A 013 VL  4331 Celery mustard, see Pak-choi or Paksoi 
A 028 HS  0624 Celery seed A 017 VS  0625 Celtuce 
B 049 IM  0152 Cephalopods 
D 065 CF  0081 Cereal brans, processed A 020 GC  0080 Cereal grains 
A 020 GC  0081 Cereal grains, except Buckwheat, Cañihua and Quinoa 
B 040 WF  4847 Channel catfish, see Catfishes (freshwater) B 041 WD  4873 Char, see Lake Trout  xviiClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
A 013 VL  0464 Chard 
A 011 VC  0423 Chayote 
A 016 VR  0423 Chayote root A 006 FT  0331 Cherimoya 
A 003 FS  0013 Cherries 
A 012 VO  4273 Cherry pepper, see Peppers, Chili A 003 FS  0242 Cherry plum 
B 041 WD  4875 Cherry salmon, see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
A 012 VO  4275 Cherry tomato, see Ground cherries A 003 FS  0243 Cherry, Sour 
A 003 FS  0244 Cherry, Sweet 
A 013 VL  0465 Chervil A 016 VR  0579 Chervil, Turnip-rooted 
A 027 HH  4735 Chervil, see Group 013: Leafy vegetables 
A 022 TN  0664 Chestnuts A 015 VD  0524 Chick-pea (dry) 
A 014 VP  0524 Chick-pea (green pods) 
C 050 AL  0524 Chick-pea fodder A 003 FS  4053 Chickasaw plum, see Plum, Chickasaw 
A 020 GC  4611 Chicken corn, see Sorghum 
B 039 PE  0840 Chicken eggs B 037 PF  0840 Chicken fat 
E 085 FA  0840 Chicken fat, processed 
B 036 PM  0840 Chicken meat B 038 PO  0840 Chicken, Edible offal of 
C 050 AL 5217 Chickling vetch, see Vetch, Chickling 
A 013 VL 0469 Chicory leaves (green and red cultivars) A 016 VR 0469 Chicory, roots 
A 012 VO 4277 Chilli peppers, see Peppers, Chili 
A 013 VL 0467 Chinese cabbage, (type Pe-tsai) A 006 FI 4127 Chinese gooseberry, see Kiwifruit 
A 012 VO 4279 Chinese lantern plant, see Ground cherries 
A 005 FT 0293 Chinese olive, Black, White A 006 FI 4128 Chinese persimmon, see  Subgroup 0005  Persimmon, Japanese 
A 016 VR 4535 Chinese radish, see Radish, Japanese 
B 041 WD 4889 Chinook salmon, see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific A 001 FC 4002 Chinotto, see Orange, Sour 
A 022 TN 4683 Chinquapin, see Chestnuts 
A 001 FC 4003 Chironja, see Subgroup Oranges, Sweet, Sour (including Orange-
like hybrids) 
A 027 HH 0727 Chives 
A 027 HH 4737 Chives, Chinese, see Chives A 009 VA 4157 Chives, Chinese, see Group 027: Herbs 
A 009 VA 4155 Chives, see Group 027: Herbs 
A 013 VL 0468 Choisum A 011 VC 4203 Christophine, see Chaoyote 
A 016 VR 4537 Christophine, see Chayote root 
A 016 VR 4581 Chufa, see Tiger nut B 041 WD 4891 Chum salmon, see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
A 028 HS 0777 Cinnamon bark (including Cinnamon, Chinese bark) 
A 011 VC 4205 Citron melon, see Watermelon A 001 FC 0202 Citron, see also Subgroup 0002 Lemons and Limes 
A 001 FC 0001 Citrus fruits 
D 070 JF 0001 Citrus juice D 069 DM 0001 Citrus molasses  xviiiClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
D 071 AB 0001 Citrus pulp, dry 
B 049 IM 1000 Clams 
A 027 HH 4739 Clary, see Sage (and related Salvia species) A 001 FC 4005 Clementine, see Mandarin 
A 001 FC 4006 Cleopatra mandarin, see Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
A 004 FB 0277 Cloudberry C 050 AL 1023 Clover 
C 050 AL 1031 Clover hay or fodder 
A 028 HS 0778 Cloves, buds A 014 VP 0525 Cluster bean (young pods) 
A 012 VO 4281 Cluster pepper, see Peppers, Chili 
B 042 WS 4949 Coalfish, see Pollack B 049 IM 5165 Cockle, Common, see Cockles 
B 049 IM 1001 Cockles 
A 005 FT 0294 Coco plum D 069 DM 1215 Cocoa butter 
D 069 DM 1216 Cocoa mass 
D 069 DM 0715 Cocoa powder A 022 TN 0665 Coconut 
D 67 OC 0665 Coconut oil, crude 
D 068 OR 0665 Coconut oil, refined A 023 SO 4701 Coconut, see Group 022: Tree nuts 
A 016 VR 4539 Cocoyam, see Tannia and Taro 
B 042 WS 0927 Cod B 042 WS 0126 Cod and Cod-like fishes 
B 043 WL 0927 Cod Liver (m) 
B 043 WR 0927 Cod roe (m) B 042 WS 4951 Cod, Atlantic, see Cod 
B 042 WS 4953 Cod, Greenland, see Cod 
B 040 WF 0869 Cod, Murray B 042 WS 4955 Cod, Pacific, see Cod 
E 080 MD 0927 Cod, dried 
A 024 SB 0716 Coffee beans D 069 SM 0716 Coffee beans, roasted 
B 041 WD 4893 Coho Salmon, see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
A 024 SB 0717 Cola nuts A 013 VL 4332 Collard, see Kale 
A 023 SO 4705 Colza, Indian, see Mustard seed, Field 
A 023 SO 4703 Colza, see Rape seed A 015 VD 0526 Common bean (dry) 
A 014 VP 0526 Common bean (pods and/or immature seeds) 
A 012 VO 4283 Cone pepper, see Peppers, Chili B 042 WS 0928 Conger or Conger eel 
B 042 WS 4957 Conger, European, see Conger 
A 028 HS 0779 Coriander, seed D 078 CP 5295 Corn bread, see Maize bread 
D 065 CF 5273 Corn flour, see Maize flour 
C 051 AS 5247 Corn fodder, see Maize fodder C 051 AF 5249 Corn forage, see Maize forage 
D 065 CF 5275 Corn meal, see Maize meal 
D 067 OC 5289 Corn oil, crude, see Maize oil, crude D 068 OR 5291 Corn oil, edible, see Maize oil, edible 
A 013 VL 0470 Corn salad 
A 020 GC 4613 Corn, see Maize A 020 GC 4617 Corn, whole kernel (Codex Stand. 132-1981), see Fruiting  xixClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
vegetables (other than Cucurbits),Group 012: sweet corn (kernels) 
A 020 GC 4615 Corn-on-the-cob (Codex Stand. 133-1981), see Fruiting 
vegetables (other than Cucurbits),Group 012 
A 012 VO 4285 Corn-on-the-cob, see Sweet corn (corn-on-the-cob) 
A 013 VL 0510 Cos lettuce 
A 027 HH 4741 Costmary, see Tansy (and related species) C 052 AM 0691 Cotton fodder, dry 
A 023 SO 0691 Cotton seed 
D 067 OC 0691 Cotton seed oil, crude D 068 OR 0691 Cotton seed oil, edible 
A 011 VC 4207 Courgette, see Squash, Summer 
C 052 AV 1050 Cow cabbage A 004 FB 4081 Cowberry, see Bilberry, Red 
A 015 VD 0527 Cowpea (dry) 
A 014 VP 0527 Cowpea (immature pods) A 013 VL  4333 Cowslip, see Marsh marigold 
A 002 FP 0227 Crab-apple 
E 084 SC 0146 Crabmeat, cooked B 045 WC 0146 Crabs 
A 004 FB 0265 Cranberry 
A 013 VL 0472 Cress, Garden D 057 DH 5269 Cretan Dittany,dry, see Burning bush, dry 
A 027 HH 4743 Cretan Dittany, see Burning bush 
A 013 VL 4335 Crisphead lettuce, see Lettuce, Head B 045 WC 0143 Crustaceans 
E 084 SC 0143 Crustaceans, cooked 
A 011 VC 0424 Cucumber A 011 VC 4209 Cucuzzi, see Bottle Gourd 
A 028 HS 0780 Cumin seed 
A 013 VL 4347 Curly kale, see Kale, curly A 004 FB 0278 Currant, Black, see also Currants, Black, Red, White 
A 004 FB 0279 Currant, Red, White, see also Currants, Black, Red, White 
D 055 DF 5257 Currants A 004 FB 0021 Currants, Black, Red, White 
A 027 HH 0729 Curry leaves 
A 011 VC 4211 Cushaws, see Pumpkins A 006 FI 0332 Custard apple 
B 041 WD 4895 Cutthroat trout, see Trout 
A 013 VL 4339 Cutting lettuce, see Lettuce, Leaf B 049 IM 5167 Cuttlefish, Common, see Cuttlefishes 
B 049 IM 1002 Cuttlefishes 
B 042 WS 0929 Dab or Common dab E 080 MD 0929 Dab or Common dab, dried 
A 016 VR 4543 Daikon, see Radish, Japanese 
A 003 FS 4055 Damsons (Damson plums), see Plum, Damson A 001 FC 4007 Dancy or Dancy Mandarin, see Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
A 013 VL 0474 Dandelion 
A 020 GC 4619 Dari seed, see Sorghum C 051 AS 5251 Darnel 
A 016 VR 4541 Dasheen, see Taro 
A 005 FT 0295 Date D 055 DF 0295 Dates, dried or dried and candied 
B 030 MM 0813 Deer meat 
B 030 MM 4803 Deer, Fallow, meat, see Deer meat B 030 MM 4805 Deer, Red, meat, see Deer meat  xxClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
A 005 FT 0296 Desert date 
A 023 SO 4707 Desert date, see Group 00 5: Assorted tropical and sub-tropical 
fruits – edible peel 
A 004 FB 0266 Dewberries (including Boysenberry and Loganberry) 
B 041 WD 0120 Diadromous fish 
E 080 MD 0120 Diadromous fish, dried A 027 HH 0730 Dill 
A 028 HS 0730 Dill seed 
A 013 VL 0475 Dock B 044 WM 5045 Dolphin, Bottlenose, see Dolphins 
B 044 WM 5047 Dolphin, Humpback, see Dolphins 
B 044 WM 5049 Dolphin, Spinner, see Dolphins B 042 WS 0930 Dolphinfish 
B 043 WR 0930 Dolphinfish roe (m) 
B 044 WM 0970 Dolphins B 042 WS 4959 Dorado, see Dolphinfish 
A 006 FI 0333 Doum or Dum palm 
D 056 DV 0168 Dried vegetables E 080 MD 0180 Dried fish 
D 055 DF 0167 Dried fruits 
D 055 DF 0269 Dried grapes (= currants, Raisins and Sultanas) D 057 DH 0170 Dried herbs 
D 055 DF 5259 Dried vine fruits, see Dried Grapes 
B 030 MM 4807 Dromedary meat, see Camel meat B 042 WS 0931 Drums 
A 023 SO 4709 Drumstick tree seed, see Ben Moringa seed 
B 039 PE 0841 Duck eggs B 037 PF 0841 Duck fat 
E 085 FA 0841 Duck fat, processed 
B 036 PM 0841 Duck meat B 038 PO 0841 Duck, Edible offal of 
A 006 FI 0334 Durian 
A 020 GC 4621 Durra, see Sorghum A 020 GC 4623 Durum wheat, see Wheat 
A 015 FV 4473 Dwarf bean (dry), see Common bean (dry) 
A 014 FP 4403 Dwarf bean (immature pods and/or seeds), see Common bean A 016 FR 4545 Eddoe, see Taro 
B 032 MO 0105 Edible offal (Mammalian) 
B 032 MO 0096 Edible offal of cattle, goats, horses, pigs and sheep B 032 MO 0097 Edible offal of cattle, pigs and sheep 
A 014 VP 4405 Edible-podded pea, see Podded pea 
B 041 WD 4897 Eel, American, see Eels B 041 WD 4899 Eel, Australian, see Eels 
B 041 WD 4901 Eel, European, see Eels 
B 041 WD 4903 Eel, Japanese, see Eels B 041 WD 0890 Eels 
A 006 FI 4129 Egg Fruit, see Canistel 
A 012 VO 0440 Egg plant B 039 PE 0112 Eggs 
A 004 FB 0267 Elderberries 
A 028 HS 0781 Elecampane, root A 006 FI 0371 Elephant apple 
B 030 MM 0824 Elk meat 
A 020 GC 4625 Emmer, see Wheat A 013 VL 0476 Endive  xxiClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
A 013 VL 4341 Endive, broad or plain leaved, see Endive 
A 013 VL 4343 Endive, curled, see Endive 
A 027 HH 4745 Estragon, see Tarragon B 042 WS 4961 European sardine, see Subgroup Sardines and Sardine-type 
fishes 
B 044 WM 0142 Fat of Dolphins, Seals and Whales, unprocessed A 015 VD 4475 Fava bean (dry), see Broad bean (dry) 
A 014 VP 4407 Fava bean (green pods and immature beans), see Broad bean 
A 006 FI 0335 Feijoa A 027 HH 0731 Fennel 
A 009 VA 0380 Fennel, Bulb 
A 027 HH 4747 Fennel, Bulb, see Group 009: Bulb vegetables, No. VA 0380 A 013 VL 4347 Fennel, Bulb, see Group 009: Bulb vegetables 
A 009 VA 4159 Fennel, Italian, see Fennel, bulb 
A 009 VA 4161 Fennel, Roman, see Fennel, bulb A 009 VA 4163 Fennel, Sweet, see Fennel, Roman 
D 057 DH 0731 Fennel, dry 
A 013 VL 4345 Fennel, see Group 027: Herbs A 028 HS 0731 Fennel, seed 
A 028 HS 0782 Fenugreek, seed 
C 051 AS 5253 Fescue A 020 GC 4627 Feterita, see Sorghum 
A 015 VD 4477 Field bean (dry), see Common bean (dry) 
A 014 VP 4409 Field bean (green pods), see Common bean A 015 VD 0561 Field pea (dry) 
A 005 FT 0297 Fig 
D 055 DF 0297 Figs, dried or dried and candied A 022 TN 4685 Filberts, see Hazelnuts 
A 020 GC 4629 Finger millet, see Millet, Finger 
B 043 WR 0140 Fish roe A 015 VD 4479 Flageolet (dry), see Common bean (dry) 
A 014 VP 4411 Flageolet (fresh beans), see Common bean 
B 042 WS 0127 Flat-fishes E 080 MD 0127 Flat-fishes, dried 
A 023 SO 4711 Flax-seed, see Linseed 
B 043 WR 0932 Flounder roe (m) B 042 WS 0932 Flounders 
A 010 VB 0042 Flowerhead brassicas (includes Broccoli: Broccoli , Chinese and 
Cauliflower) 
C 052 AM 1051 Fodder beet 
C 052 AV 1051 Fodder beet leaves or tops 
A 020 GC 4631 Fonio, see Hungry Rice A 014 VP 4413 Four-angled bean (immature pods), see Goa bean 
A 020 GC 4633 Foxtail millet, see Millet, Foxtail 
A 014 VP 4415 French bean (immature pods and seeds), see Common bean A 015 VD 4481 French bean, see Group 014: Legume vegetables 
B 045 WC 0976 Freshwater crayfishes 
E 084 SC 0976 Freshwater crayfishes, cooked B 045 WC 0144 Freshwater crustaceans 
E 084 SC 0144 Freshwater crustaceans, cooked 
B 040 WF 0115 Freshwater fish B 045 WC 0977 Freshwater Shrimps or Prawns,  
E 084 SC 0977 Freshwater Shrimps or Prawns, cooked 
B 048 AR 5147 Frog, Agile, see Frogs B 048 AR 5149 Frog, Common, see Frogs  xxiiClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
B 048 AR 5151 Frog, Edible, see Frogs 
B 048 AR 5153 Frog, Marsh, see Frogs 
B 048 AR 5155 Frog, Pool, see Frogs B 048 AR 0990 Frogs 
B 048 AR 0148 Frogs, lizards, snakes and turtles 
D 070 JF 0175 Fruit juices A 011 VC 0045 Fruiting vegetables, Cucurbits 
A 012 VO 0050 Fruiting vegetables, other than Cucurbits 
A 020 GC 4635 Fundi, see Hungry Rice A 012 VO 0449 Fungi, Edible (not including mushrooms) 
A 012 VO 4287 Fungus “Chanterelle”, see Fungi, Edible 
A 016 VR 0581 Galangal, Greater A 016 VR 0582 Galangal, Lesser 
A 028 HS 0783 Galangal, rhizomes 
A 014 VP 4417 Garbanzos, see Chick-pea A 013 VL 4349 Garden cress, see Cress, Garden 
A 014 VP 0528 Garden pea (young pods) (= succulent, immature seeds) 
A 015 VD 4485 Garden pea, see Group 014: Legume vegetables A 014 VP 0529 Garden pea, shelled (succulent sedds) 
B 042 WS 0933 Garfish 
A 009 VA 0381 Garlic A 009 VA 0382 Garlic, Great-headed 
A 006 FI 4131 Genip, see Marmaladedos 
A 015 VD 4483 Geocarpa groundnut or Geocarpa bean, see Kersting’s groundnut B 041 WD 4907 German trout, see Trout 
A 011 VC 0425 Gherkin 
A 011 VC 0426 Gherkin, West Indian B 041 WD 4905 Giant sea perch, see Barramundi 
B 049 IM 5168 Giant snail, see Snails, Edible (Africa, Asia) 
A 028 HS 0784 Ginger, root A 016 VR 4547 Globe artichoke, see Group 017: Artichoke Globe, Stalk and stem 
vegetables 
A 014 VP 0530 Goa bean (immature pods) A 016 VR 0530 Goa bean root 
A 015 VD 4487 Goa bean, see Group 014: Legume vegetables 
B 031 MF 0814 Goat fat B 030 MM 0814 Goat meat 
B 033 ML 0814 Goat milk 
E 086 FM 0814 Goat milk fat E 085 FA 0814 Goat tallow 
B 032 MO 0814 Goat, Edible offal of 
B 040 WF 0862 Gobies, Freshwater A 012 VO 4289 Golden berry, see Ground cherries 
E 085 FA 0842 Goose fat, processed 
B 039 PE 0842 Goose eggs B 037 PF 0842 Goose fat 
B 036 PM 0842 Goose meat 
B 038 PO 0842 Goose, Edible offal of B 038 PO 0849 Goose, liver 
A 004 FB 0268 Gooseberry 
A 013 VL 0477 Goosefoot B 040 WF 0863 Gourami (Asia) 
A 013 VL 4351 Gow Kee, see Box thorn 
A 028 HS 0785 Grains of paradise A 015 VD 4489 Gram (dry), see Chick-pea (dry)  xxiiiClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
A 014 VP 4419 Gram (green pods), see Chick-pea 
A 006 FI 4132 Granadilla, see Passion fruit 
D 070 JF 0269 Grape juice A 013 VL 0269 Grape leaves 
D 071 AB 0269 Grape pomace, dry 
D 070 JF 0203 Grapefruit juice A 001 FC 0203 Grapefruit, see also Subgroup 0005 Shaddocks or Pomelos 
A 004 FB 0269 Grapes 
C 050 AL 5219 Grass pea, see Vetch, Chickling A 014 VP 4421 Green bean (green pods and immature seeds), see Common 
bean 
A 015 VD 4491 Green beans, see Group 014: Legume vegetables A 015 VD 4493 Green gram (dry), see Mung bean (dry) 
A 015 VP 4423 Green gram (green pods), see Mung bean 
A 003 FS 4056 Greengages (Greengage plums), see Plum, Greengage A 012 VO 0441 Ground cherries 
A 023 SO 4713 Groundnut, see Peanut 
A 015 VD 4495 Groundnut, see Peanut, Group 023: Oilseed A 005 FT 0298 Grumichama 
A 016 VR 4549 Gruya, see Canna, edible 
A 006 FI 4234 Guanabana, see Soursop A 014 VP 4425 Guar (young pods), see Cluster bean 
A 006 FT 0336 Guava 
A 020 GC 4637 Guinea corn, see Sorghum B 036 PM 0843 Guinea-Fowl meat 
B 042 WS 0934 Haddock 
B 042 WS 0935 Hakes E 080 MD 0935 Hakes, dried 
B 042 WS 0936 Halibut 
B 042 WS 4963 Halibut, Atlantic, see Halibut B 042 WS 4965 Halibut, Greenland, see Halibut 
B 042 WS 4967 Halibut, Pacific, see Halibut 
E 080 MD 0936 Halibut, dried B 031 MF 0815 Hare fat 
B 030 MM 0815 Hare meat 
A 014 VP 4427 Haricot bean (green pods and/or immature seeds), see Common 
bean 
A 015 VD 4997 Haricot bean, see Common bean, Group 014: Legume vegetables 
C 051 AS 0162 Hay or fodder (dry) of grasses A 022 TN 0666 Hazelnuts 
A 027 HH 0092 Herbs 
B 042 WS 0937 Herring B 043 WR 0937 Herring roe (m) 
B 042 WS 4969 Herring, Atlantic, see Herring 
B 042 WS 4971 Herring, Pacific, see Herring A 022 TN 0667 Hickory nuts 
A 020 GC 4639 Hog millet, see Millet, Common 
A 005 FT 0299 Hog plum D 057 DH 1100 Hops, dry 
A 027 HH 0732 Horehound 
D 057 DH 0732 Horehound, dry A 015 VD 4499 Horse bean (dry), see Broad bean (dry) 
A 014 VP 4429 Horse bean (green pods and/or immature seeds), see Broad bean 
B 031 MF 0816 Horse fat A 015 VD 0562 Horse gram  xxivClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
B 042 WS 4973 Horse Mackerel, see Jack Mackerel 
B 030 MM 0816 Horse meat 
E 080 MD 0816 Horse meat, dried (including dried and smoked) E 085 FA 0816 Horse tallow 
B 032 MO 0816 Horse, Edible offal of 
B 032 MO 1292 Horse kidney B 032 MO 1293 Horse liver 
A 016 VR 0583 Horseradish 
A 023 SO 4715 Horseradish tree seed, see Ben Moringa seed A 028 HS 4779 Horseradish, see VR 0583, Group 016: Root and tuber vegetables 
A 004 FB 4083 Huckleberries 
A 020 GC 0643 Hungry rice A 012 VO 4291 Husk tomato, see Ground cherries 
A 015 VD 0531 Hyacinth bean (dry) 
A 014 VP 0531 Hyacinth bean (young pods, immature seeds) A 027 HH 0733 Hyssop 
D 057 DH 0733 Hyssop, dry 
A 005 FT 4101 Icaco plum, see Coco plum A 006 FI 0337 Ilama 
A 006 FI 4133 Indian fig, see Prickly pear 
B 042 WS 4975 Indian mackerel, see Mackerel A 013 VL 0478 Indian mustard 
A 006 FI 4136 Indian Wood apple, see Elephant apple 
A 005 FT 0300 Jaboticaba A 014 VP 0532 Jack bean (young pods, immature seeds) 
A 015 VD 4501 Jack bean, see Group 014: Legume vegetables 
B 042 WS 0938 Jack Mackerel A 006 FI 0338 Jackfruit 
A 013 VL 4353 Jamaican sorrel, see Roselle leaves 
A 006 FI 0339 Jambolan A 016 VR 0584 Japanese artichoke 
A 009 VA 4165 Japanese bunching onion, see Welsh onion 
A 013 VL 0479 Japanese greens, various species, a.o. A 022 TN 0668 Japanese horse-chestnut 
A 002 FP 4044 Japanese medlar, see Loquat 
A 005 FT 4103 Java almond, see Group 022: Tree nuts A 022 TN 4687 Java almonds, see Pili nuts 
A 006 FI 0340 Java apple 
A 016 VR 0585 Jerusalem artichoke A 016 VR 4551 Jicama, see Yam bean 
A 020 GC 0644 Job’s tears 
A 005 FT 0302 Jujube, Chinese A 005 FT 0301 Jujube, Indian 
A 004 FB 0270 Juneberries 
A 028 HS 0786 Juniper, berry A 020 GC 4641 Kaffir corn, see Sorghum 
A 010 VB 4191 Kailan, see Broccoli, Chinese 
A 005 FT 4105 Kaki or Kaki fruit, see Persimmon, Japanese A 013 VL 0480 Kale (including among others: Collards, Curly kale, Scotch kale, 
thousand-headed kale; not including Marrow-stem kale no. AV 
1052 Miscellaneous Fodder and forage crops 
C 052 AV 0480 Kale forage 
A 013 VL 4355 Kale, curly, see Kale 
B 030 MM 0817 Kangaroo meat A 013 VL 0507 Kangkung  xxvClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
A 020 GC 4643 Kaoliang, see Sorghum 
A 023 SO 0692 Kapok 
A 015 VD 0563 Kersting’s groundnut B 041 WD 4909 Keta salmon, see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
A 015 VD 4503 Kidney bean (dry), see Common bean (dry) 
A 014 VP 4431 Kidney bean (pods and/or immature seeds), see Common bean B 032 MO 0098 Kidney of cattle, goats, pigs and sheep 
B 042 WS 0939 King mackerel 
A 001 FC 4008 King mandarin, see Subgroup 0003 Mandarin B 041 WD 4911 King salmon, see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
A 006 FI 0341 Kiwifruit 
A 010 VB 0405 Kohlrabi A 024 SB 4727 Kola, see Cola nuts 
A 013 VL 0481 Komatsuma 
C 050 AL 1024 Kudzu C 050 AL 5221 Kudzu, Tropical, see Kudzu 
A 005 FT 4107 Kumquat, Marumi, see Kumquats 
A 005 FT 4109 Kumquat, Nagami, see Kumquats A 005 FT 0303 Kumquats 
A 009 VA 0383 Kurrat 
A 015 VD 4505 Lablab (dry), see Hyacinth bean (dry) A 014 VP 4433 Lablab (young pods; immature seeds), see Hyacinth bean 
A 012 VO 4293 Lady’s finger, see Okra 
B 041 WD 4913 Lake trout, see Trout B 030 MM 4809 Lamb meat, see Sheep meat 
A 013 VL 4357 Lambs lettuce, see Corn salad 
B 045 WC 5093 Langouste, see Spiny Lobster E 085 FA 0818 Lard (of pigs) 
A 027 HH 0734 Lavender 
D 057 DH 0734 Lavender, dry A 013 VL 0053 Leafy vegetables 
A 009 VA 0384 Leek 
C 050 AL 0157 Legume animal feeds A 014 VP 0060 Legume vegetables 
D 066 DT 1111 Lemon verbena (dry leaves) 
A 001 FC 0204 Lemon, see also Subgroup 0002 Lemons and Limes A 001 FC 0002 Lemons and Limes (including Citron) 
A 015 VD 0533 Lentil (dry) 
A 014 VP 0533 Lentil (young pods) A 016 VR 4553 Leren, see Topee Tambu 
C 050 AL 1025 Lespedeza 
A 013 VL 0482 Lettuce, Head A 013 VL 0483 Lettuce, Leaf 
A 013 VL 4359 Lettuce, Red, see Lettuce, Head 
A 028 HS 4781 Licorice, see Liquorice A 015 VD 0534 Lima bean (dry) 
A 014 VP 0534 Lima bean (young pods and/or immature beans) 
D 066 DT 1112 Lime blossoms A 001 FC 0205 Lime, see also Subgroup 0002 Lemons and Limes 
B 042 WS 0940 Ling 
E 080 MD 0940 Ling, dried A 023 SO 0693 Linseed 
A 028 HS 0787 Liquorice, roots 
A 006 FI 0343 Litchi B 049 IM 5171 Little Cuttle, see Cuttlefishes  xxviClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
B 032 MO 0099 Liver of cattle, goats, pigs and sheep 
B 042 WS 4977 Liveroil shark, see Subgroup Sharks 
B 048 AR 0991 Lizards B 030 MM 4811 Llama or Lama, meat, see Camel meat 
B 045 WC 5095 Lobster, American, see Lobsters 
B 045 WC 5097 Lobster, European, see Lobsters B 045 WC 5099 Lobster, Norway, see Lobsters 
B 045 WC 0978 Lobsters 
E 084 SC 0978 Lobsters (including Lobster meat), cooked A 005 FT 4111 Locust tree, see Carob 
A 004 FB 4085 Loganberry, see Dewberry 
A 006 FI 0342 Longan B 042 WS 4979 Longtail tuna, see Tuna, Longtail 
A 011 VC 0427 Loofah, Angled 
A 011 VC 0428 Loofah, Smooth A 002 FP 0228 Loquat 
A 027 HH 0735 Lovage 
D 057 DH 0735 Lovage, dry A 028 HS 0735 Lovage, seed 
A 006 FI 4135 Lulo, see Naranjilla 
A 014 VP 0545 Lupin A 015 VD 0545 Lupin (dry) 
C 050 AL 0545 Lupin, forage 
A 022 TN 0669 Macadamia nuts A 028 HS 0788 Mace 
B 042 WS 0947 Mackerel 
B 042 WS 0129 Mackerel and Jack Mackerel B 042 WS 0128 Mackerel and Mackerel-like fishes 
B 043 WR 0941 Mackerel roe (m) 
B 042 WS 4981 Mackerel, Atlantic, see Mackerel B 042 WS 4983 Mackerel, Chub, see Mackerel 
B 042 WS 4985 Mackerel, Indian, see Mackerel and Indian Mackerel 
B 042 WS 4987 Mackerel, Short, see Mackerel A 020 GC 0645 Maize 
D 078 CP 0645 Maize bread 
D 065 CF 1255 Maize flour C 051 AS 0645 Maize fodder 
C 051 AF 0645 Maize forage 
D 065 CF 0645 Maize meal D 067 OC 0645 Maize oil, crude 
D 068 OR 0645 Maize oil, edible 
A 023 SO 4781 Maize, see Group 020: Cereal grains A 006 FI 4138 Malay apple, see Pomerac, Group 005: Assorted tropical and sub-
tropical fruits – edible peel 
A 013 VL 0484 Mallow A 001 FC 4011 Malta orange, see Blood Orange 
B 031 MF 0100 Mammalian fats (except milk fats) 
A 006 FI 0344 Mammey apple A 001 FC 0206 Mandarin, see also Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
A 001 FC 0003 Mandarins (including Mandarin-like hybrids) 
C 052 AM 5255 Mangel or Mangold, see Fodder beet A 014 VP 4435 Mangetout or Mangetout pea, see Podded pea 
A 006 FI 0345 Mango 
C 052 AM 5256 Mangoldwurzel, see Fodder beet A 006 FI 0346 Mangostan  xxviiClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
A 006 FI 4137 Mangosteen, see Mangostan 
A 014 VP 4436 Manila bean (immature pods), see Goa bean 
A 016 VR 4555 Manioc, see Cassava, bitter A 027 HH 0737 Marigold flowers 
B 049 IM 0151 Marine bivalve molluscs 
B 045 WC 0145 Marine Crustaceans E 084 SC 0145 Marine Crustaceans, cooked 
B 042 WS 0125 Marine fish 
E 080 MD 0125 Marine fish, dried B 044 WM 0141 Marine mammals 
A 027 HH 0736 Marjoram 
A 027 HH 4749 Marjoram, Sweet, see Marjoram A 027 HH 4751 Marjoram, Wild, see Marjoram 
D 057 DH 0736 Marjoram, dry 
A 006 FI 0347 Marmaladedos A 011 VC 4213 Marrow, see Squash, Summer 
C 052 AV 1052 Marrow-stem cabbage or Marrow-stem kale 
A 013 VL 0471 Marsh marigold A 015 VD 0535 Mat bean (dry) 
A 014 VP 0535 Mat bean (green pods, mature, fresh seeds) 
A 013 VL 4361 Matrimony vine, see Box thorn D 066 DT 1113 Maté (dry leaves) 
D 066 DT 5281 Mayweed, Scented, see Camomile, German 
B 030 MM 0095 Meat (from mammals other than marine mammals) B 030 MM 0096 Meat of cattle, goats, horses, pigs and sheep 
B 030 MM 0097 Meat of cattle, pigs and sheep 
E 080 MD 0095 Meat, dried (from mammals other than marine mammals) A 001 FC 4014 Mediterranean mandarin, see Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
B 041 WD 4915 Medium red salmon, see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
A 002 FP 0229 Medlar C 050 AL 5223 Melilot, see Clovers 
A 012 VO 4295 Melon pear, see Pepino 
A 011 VC 4215 Melon, Crenshaw, see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon A 011 VC 4217 Melon, Honey Ball, see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
A 011 VC 4219 Melon, Honeydew, see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
A 011 VC 4221 Melon, Mango, see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon A 011 VC 4223 Melon, Netted, see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
A 011 VC 4225 Melon, Oriental Pickling, see Subgroup Melons, except 
Watermelon 
A 011 VC 4227 Melon, Persian, see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
A 011 VC 4229 Melon, Pomegranate, see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
A 011 VC 4231 Melon, Serpent, see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon A 011 VC 4233 Melon, Snake, see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
A 011 VC 4235 Melon, White-skinned, see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
A 011 VC 4237 Melon, Winter, see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon A 011 VC 0046 Melons, except Watermelon 
B 042 WS 0942 Menhaden 
E 086 FM 0183 Milk fats B 033 ML 0107 Milk of cattle, goats and sheep 
B 041 WD 0891 Milkfish 
B 033 ML 0106 Milks A 020 GC 0646 Millet 
C 051 AS 0646 Millet fodder, dry 
A 020 GC 4645 Millet, Barnyard, see Millet A 020 GC 4647 Millet, Bulrush, see Millet  xxviiiClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
A 020 GC 4649 Millet, Common, see Millet 
A 020 GC 4651 Millet, Finger, see Millet 
A 020 GC 4653 Millet, Foxtail, see Millet A 020 GC 4655 Millet, Little, see Millet 
A 020 GC 4657 Milo, see Sorghum 
C 052 AM 0738 Mint hay A 027 HH 0738 Mints 
D 057 DH 0738 Mints, dry 
A 003 FS 4057 Mirabelle, see Plum, Mirabelle C 052 AM 0165 Miscellaneous fodder and forage crops 
B 049 IM 0150 Molluscs, including Cephalopods 
A 006 FI 0348 Mombin, Yellow B 030 MM 4815 Moose, European, meat, see Elk meat 
A 003 FS 0246 Morello 
A 015 VD 4507 Moth bean (dry), see Mat bean (dry) A 014 VP 4437 Moth bean, see Mat bean 
B 030 MM 4813 Moufflon meat, see Sheep meat 
B 040 WF 4851 Mozambique Tilapia, see Tilapia A 027 HH 4753 Mugwort, see Wormwoods 
A 004 FB 0271 Mulberries 
B 043 WR 0943 Mullet roe (m) B 042 WS 0943 Mullets 
A 009 VA 4167 Multiplying onion, see Onion, Welsh 
A 015 VD 0536 Mung bean (dry) A 014 VP 0536 Mung bean (green pods) 
D 055 DF 5261 Muscatel, see Dried grapes 
A 012 VO 0450 Mushrooms A 011 VC 4239 Muskmelon, see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
B 049 IM 1003 Mussels 
A 013 VL 0485 Mustard greens A 023 SO 0485 Mustard seed 
A 023 SO 0694 Mustard seed, Field 
A 023 SO 0478 Mustard seed, Indian A 023 SO 0090 Mustard seeds 
A 013 VL 4364 Mustard spinach, see Komatsuma 
A 013 VL 4363 Mustard, Indian, see Indian Mustard A 003 FS 4059 Myrobolan plum, see Cherry plum 
A 027 HH 4755 Myrrh, see Sweet Cicely 
A 001 FC 4016 Myrtle-leaf orange, see Chinotto A 013 VL 4365 Namenia, see Turnip greens 
A 006 FI 0349 Naranjilla 
A 012 VO 4297 Naranjilla, see Group 006: Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits 
- inedible peel 
A 002 FP 4047 Nashi pear, see Pear, oriental 
A 028 HS 0739 Nasturtium pods A 027 HH 0739 Nasturtium, Garden, leaves 
A 005 FT 0304 Natal plum 
A 001 FC 4018 Natsudaidai, see Subgroup 0005 Shaddocks or Pomelos A 015 VD 4509 Navy bean (dry), see Common bean (dry) 
A 014 VP 4439 Navy bean (young pods and/or immature seeds), see Common 
bean 
A 003 FS 0245 Nectarine 
A 013 VL 0486 New Zealand spinach 
A 023 SO 0695 Niger seed A 013 VL 0487 Nightshade, Black  xxixClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
B 041 WD 0897 Nile perch 
B 042 WS 4989 Northern bluefin tuna, see Subgroup Tuna and Bonito 
B 040 WF 4849 Northern Pike, see Pikes A 028 HS 0789 Nutmeg 
C 051 AF 0647 Oat forage (green) 
C 051 AS 0647 Oat straw and fodder, dry A 020 GC 4659 Oat, Red see Oats 
A 020 GC 0647 Oats 
A 016 VR 0586 Oca B 042 WS 0944 Ocean perch 
B 049 IM 5175 Octopus, Common, see Octopuses 
B 049 IM 5277 Octopus, Curled, see Octopuses B 049 IM 5179 Octopus, Musky, see Octopuses 
B 049 IM 5173 Octopuses 
B 042 WS 4991 Oil sardine, see Subgroup Sardines and Sardine-type fishes A 023 SO 0088 Oilseed 
A 023 SO 0089 Oilseed except peanut 
A 012 VO 0442 Okra A 004 FB 4087 Olallie berry, see Dewberries 
D 068 OR 0305 Olive oil, refined, as defined in Codex Stan. 33-1981 
D 067 OC 0305 Olive oil, virgin, as defined in Codex Stan. 33-1981 D 068 OR 5330 Olive residue oil, as defined in Codex Stan. 33-1981 , see Olive 
oil, refined 
A 023 SO 4719 Olive, see Group 005: Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits, 
edible peel 
A 005 FT 0305 Olives 
D 069 DM 0305 Olives, processed A 009 VA 0385 Onion, Bulb 
A 009 VA 0386 Onion, Chinese 
A 009 VA 4169 Onion, Egyptian, see Tree onion A 009 VA 0387 Onion, Welsh 
A 013 VL 0488 Orach 
D 070 JF 0004 Orange juice A 001 FC 4019 Orange, Bitter, see Orange, Sour 
A 001 FC 0207 Orange, Sour, see also Subgroup 0004 Oranges, Sweet, Sour 
A 001 FC 0206 Orange, Sweet, see also Subgroup 0004 Oranges, Sweet,. Sour 
A 001 FC 0004 Oranges, Sweet, Sour (including Ordange-like hybrids): several 
cultivars 
D 057 DH 5271 Oregano (= wild marjoram) dry, see Marjoram A 027 HH 4757 Oregano, see Marjoram 
A 005 FT 0306 Otaheite gooseberry 
A 016 VR 4557 Oyster plant, see Salsify B 049 IM 5181 Oyster, American cupped, see Oysters 
B 049 IM 5183 Oyster, European, see Oysters 
B 049 IM 5185 Oyster, Pacific cupped, see Oysters B 049 IM 5187 Oyster, Portuguese cupped, see Oysters 
B 049 IM 5189 Oyster, Sydney rock, see Oysters (including Cupped Oysters) 
B 049 IM 1004 Oysters (inc luding Cupped Oysters) 
A 022 TN 0670 Pachira nut 
B 041 WD 4917 Pacific Salmon, see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
B 041 WD 0892 Paddle fish A 013 VL 0466 Pak-choi or Paksoi 
A 013 VL 4367 Pak-tsai, see Chinse cabbage, (type Pe-tsai) 
A 013 VL 4368 Pak-tsoi or Pak-soi, see Pak-choi or Paksoi A 023 SO 0696 Palm nut  xxxClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
A 017 VS 0626 Palm hearts 
D 067 OC 1240 Palm kernel oil, crude 
D 068 OR 1240 Palm kernel oil, edible D 067 OC 0696 Palm oil, crude 
D 068 OR 0696 Palm oil, edible 
A 006 FI 4139 Papaw or Pawpaw, see Papaya A 006 FI 0350 Papaya 
A 013 VL 0337 Papaya leaves 
A 012 VO 4299 Paprika, see Peppers, Sweet A 022 TN 0671 Paradise nut, see Sapucaia nut 
D 066 DT 5283 Paraguay tea, see Maté 
A 027 HH 0740 Parsley A 016 VR 0587 Parsley, Turnip rooted 
A 016 VR 0588 Parsnip 
B 036 PM 0844 Partridge meat A 006 FI 0351 Passion fruit 
A 011 VC 4241 Patisson, see Squash, White Bush 
A 015 VD 4511 Pea (dry), see Field pea (dry) C 050 AL 0072 Pea hay or Pea fodder (dry) 
C 050 AL 0528 Pea vines (green) 
A 014 VP 4441 Pea, see Garden pea A 003 FS 0247 Peach 
A 023 SO 0697 Peanut 
C 050 AL 0697 Peanut fodder C 050 AL 1270 Peanut forage (green) 
D 067 OC 0697 Peanut oil, crude 
D 068 OR 0697 Peanut oil, edible A 023 SO 0703 Peanut, whole 
A 002 FP 0230 Pear 
A 002 FP 4049 Pear, Oriental, see Pear A 020 GC 4661 Pearl millet, see Millet, Bulrush 
A 015 VD 0072 Peas (dry) 
A 014 VP 0063 Peas (pods and succulent = immature seeds) A 014 VP 0064 Peas, shelled (succulent seeds) 
A 022 TN 0672 Pecan 
A 027 HH 4759 Pennyroyal, see Mints A 012 VO 0443 Pepino 
A 013 VL 0489 Pepper leaves 
A 028 HS 0790 Pepper, Black; White (see note) A 028 HS 0791 Pepper, Long 
D 066 DT 5285 Peppermint tea (succulent or  dry leaves), see Peppermint, Group 
027: Herbs 
A 027 HH 4761 Peppermint, see Mints 
A 012 VO 0051 Peppers  
A 012 VO 0444 Peppers, Chili A 012 VO 4301 Peppers, Long, see Peppers, Sweet 
A 012 VO 0445 Peppers, Sweet (including Pimento or pimiento) 
B 040 WF 0864 Perch B 040 WS 4853 Perch, American yellow, see Perch 
B 040 WF 4855 Perch, European, see Perch 
B 040 WF 0870 Perch, Golden B 040 WF 4857 Perch, white, see Perch 
A 005 FT 4113 Pesrimmon, Chinese, see Persimmon, Japanese 
A 006 FI 0352 Persimmon, American A 005 FT 0307 Persimmon, Japanese  xxxiClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
A 006 FI 4141 Persimmon, Japanese, see Group 005 
B 036 PM 0845 Pheasant meat 
B 031 MF 0818 Pig fat B 030 MM 0818 Pig meat 
E 080 MD 0818 Pig meat, dried (including dried and smoked) 
B 032 MO 0818 Pig, Edible offal of B 032 MO 1284 Pig, kidney 
B 032 MO 1285 Pig, liver 
A 014 VP 4443 Pigeon bean (green pods and immature seeds), see Broad bean B 036 PM 0846 Pigeon meat 
A 015 VD 0537 Pigeon pea (dry) 
A 014 VP 0537 Pigeon pea (young pods and/or young green seeds) A 022 TN 4689 Pignolia or Pignoli, see Pine nuts 
B 040 WF 0865 Pike 
B 040 WF 0866 Pike-perch A 022 TN 0674 Pili nuts 
A 012 VO 4303 Pimento or Pimiento, see Peppers, Sweet 
A 028 HS 0792 Pimento, fruit A 022 TN 0673 Pine nuts 
A 006 FI 0353 Pineapple 
C 052 AM 0353 Pineapple fodder C 052 AV 0353 Pineapple forage 
A 006 FI 4143 Pineapple guava, see Feijoa 
D 070 JF 0341 Pineapple juice B 041 WD 4919 Pink salmon, see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
A 022 TN 4691 Pinocchi, see Pine nuts 
A 022 TN 0675 Pistachio nut A 005 FT 4115 Pitanga, see Surinam Cherry 
A 022 TN 4693 Piñon nut, see Pine nuts 
B 042 WS 0945 Plaice B 042 WS 4993 Plaice, Alaska, see Plaice 
B 042 WS 4995 Plaice, European, see Plaice 
A 006 FI 0354 Plantain A 013 VL 0490 Plantain leaves 
A 003 FS 4061 Plum, American, see Sloe 
A 003 FS 0248 Plum, Chickasaw A 003 FS 4063 Plum, Damson, see Bullace 
A 003 FS 4065 Plum, Greengage, see Plums 
A 003 FS 4069 Plum, Japanese, see Plums A 003 FS 4071 Plum, Mirabelle, see Bullace 
A 003 FS 0014 Plums (including Prunes) 
A 014 VP 0538 Podded pea (young pods) A 013 VL 4369 Poke-berry leaves, see Pokeweed 
A 013 VL 0491 Pokeweed 
B 042 WS 0946 Pollack A 005 FT 4119 Pomarrosa, Malay, see Pomerac 
A 005 FT 4117 Pomarrosa, see Rose apples 
A 002 FP 0009 Pome fruits A 006 FI 0355 Pomegranate 
A 001 FC 4020 Pomelo, see Shaddocks or Pomelos 
A 005 FT 0308 Pomerac B 042 WS 0947 Pomfret, Atlantic 
A 020 GC 0656 Popcorn 
A 023 SO 0698 Poppy seed A 028 HS 4783 Poppy seed, see group 023: Oilseed  xxxiiClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
B 042 WS 4997 Porbeagle, see Subgroup Sharks 
B 044 WM 5051 Porpoise, see Whales 
A 016 VR 0589 Potato A 016 VR 4559 Potato yam, see Yam bean 
B 037 PF 0111 Poultry fats 
E 085 FA 0111 Poultry fats, processed B 036 PM 0110 Poultry meat 
B 038 PO 0113 Poultry skin 
B 038 PO 0111 Poultry, Edible offal of B 045 WC 5103 Prawn, Banana, see Shrimps or Prawns 
B 045 WC 5105 Prawn, Brown tiger, see Shrimps or Prawns 
B 045 WC 5107 Prawn, Caramote, see Shrimps or Prawns B 045 WC 5109 Prawn, Common, see Shrimps or Prawns 
B 045 WC 5111 Prawn, Eastern king, see Shrimps or Prawns 
B 045 WC 5113 Prawn, Endeavour, see Shrimps or Prawns B 045 WC 5115 Prawn, Giant tiger, see Shrimps or Prawns 
B 045 WC 5117 Prawn, Green tiger, see Shrimps or Prawns 
B 045 WC 5119 Prawn, Japanese king, see Shrimps or Prawns B 045 WC 5121 Prawn, Kuruma, see Prawn, Japanese King 
B 045 WC 5123 Prawn, Northern, see Shrimps or Prawns 
B 045 WC 5125 Prawn, Western king, see Shrimps or Prawns B 045 WC 5101 Prawns, see Shrimps or Prawns 
A 006 FI 0356 Prickly pear 
E 085 FA 0142 Processed Fat (Blubber), of Whales, Dolphins and Sales A 020 GC 4665 Proso millet, see Millet, Common 
D 055 DF 0014 Prunes 
A 003 FS 4072 Prunes, see Plums C 050 AL 5227 Puero, see Kudzu, Tropical 
A 006 FI 0357 Pulasan 
A 015 VD 0070 Pulses A 011 VC 0429 Pumpkins 
A 013 VL 0492 Purslane 
A 013 VL 0492 Purslane, Winter B 039 PE 0847 Quail eggs 
B 036 PM 0847 Quail meat 
B 036 PM 4831 Quail, Bobwhite, see Quail B 036 PM 4833 Quail, California, see Quail meat 
A 022 TN 4695 Queensland nut, see Macadamia nut 
A 016 VR 4561 Queensland arrowroot, see Canna, edible A 02 FP 0231 Quince 
A 020 GC 0648 Quinoa 
A 006 FI 4145 Quito Orange, see Naranjilla A 012 VO 4305 Quito orange, see Naranjilla 
B 031 MF 0819 Rabbit fat 
B 030 MM 0819 Rabbit meat A 016 VR 0494 Radish 
A 013 VL 0494 Radish leaves (including Radish tops) 
A 016 VR 0590 Radish, Black A 016 VR 0591 Radish, Japanese 
B 041 WD 4921 Rainbow trout, see Trout 
D 055 DF 5263 Raisins (seedless white grape var., partially dried), see Dried 
grapes 
A 009 VA 4171 Rakkyo, see Onion, Chinese 
A 006 FI 0358 Rambutan A 016 VR 0592 Rampion roots  xxxiiiClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
A 013 VL 0495 Rape greens 
A 023 SO 0495 Rape seed 
D 067 OC 0495 Rape seed oil, crude D 068 OR 0495 Rape seed oil, edible 
A 023 SO 4721 Rape seed, Indian, see Mustard seed, Field 
A 004 FB 0272 Raspberries, Red, Black B 042 WS 0498 Rays 
A 016 VR 4564 Red beet, see beetroot 
A 015 VD 4513 Red gram (dry), see Pigeon pea (dry) A 014 VP 4447 Red gram (green pods and/or young green seeds), see Pigeon 
pea 
A 013 VL 4371 Red-leaved chicory, see Chicory leaves B 030 MM 0820 Reindeer meat 
B 048 AR 0149 Reptiles 
B 042 WS 4999 Requiem shark, see Subgroup Sharks B 040 WF 4859 Rhinofishes, see Carp, Indian 
A 017 VS 0627 Rhubarb 
A 020 GC 0649 Rice A 015 VD 0539 Rice bean (dry) 
A 014 VP 0539 Rice bean (young pods) 
D 065 CF 0649 Rice bran, processed D 058 CM 1206 Rice bran, unprocessed 
C 051 AS 0649 Rice straw and fodder, dry 
D 058 CM 0649 Rice, husked D 058 CM 1205 Rice, polished 
B 040 WF 0867 Roaches 
B 045 WC 5127 Rock lobster, see Lobsters A 013 VL 4372 Rocket salad, see Rucola 
B 030 MM 0821 Roe meat 
A 016 VR 0075 Root and tuber vegetables A 013 VL 4374 Roquette, see Rucola 
A 005 FT 0309 Rose apple 
A 004 FB 0273 Rose hips A 012 VO 0446 Roselle 
D 066 DT 0446 Roselle (calyx and flowers), dry 
A 013 VL 0446 Roselle leaves A 027 HH 0741 Rosemary 
D 057 DH 0741 Rosemary, dry 
A 013 VL 0496 Rucola A 027 HH 0742 Rue 
D 057 DH 0742 Rue, dry 
A 014 VP 4449 Runner bean (green pods and seeds), see Common bean A 015 VD 4515 Runner bean, see Common bean, Group 014: Legume vegetables 
A 020 GC 4667 Russian millet, see Millet, Common 
A 013 VL 0497 Rutabaga greens A 016 VR 4563 Rutabaga, see Swede 
A 020 GC 0650 Rye 
D 065 CF 0650 Rye bran, processed D 058 CM 0650 Rye bran, unprocessed 
D 078 CP 1250 Rye bread 
D 065 CF 1250 Rye flour C 051 AF 0650 Rye forage (green) 
C 051 AS 0650 Rye straw and fodder, dry 
D 065 CF 1251 Rye wholemeal A 023 SO 0699 Safflower seed  xxxivClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
D 067 OC 0699 Safflower seed oil, crude 
D 068 OR 0699 Safflower seed oil, edible 
A 027 HH 0743 Sage and related Salvia species D 057 DH 0743 Sage, dry 
C 050 AL 1027 Sainfoin 
B 042 WS 5001 Salema, see Boque B 043 WR 0893 Salmon roe, Atlantic (d) 
B 043 WR 0121 Salmon roe, Pacific (d) 
B 041 WD 0893 Salmon, Atlantic , see Atlantic salmon B 041 WD 0121 Salmon, Pacific 
B 041 WD 4923 Salmon, Pacific, see Sub-Group Salmon, Pacific  at the beginning 
of this group 
B 042 WS 0957 Salmon, Threadfin 
A 016 VR 0498 Salsify 
A 013 VL 0498 Salsify leaves A 016 VR 4565 Salsify, Black, see Scorzonera 
A 016 VR 0593 Salsify, Spanish 
A 002 FP 4051 Sand pear, see Pear, Oriental A 006 FI 0359 Sapodilla 
A 006 FI 0360 Sapote, Black 
A 006 FI 0361 Sapote, Green A 006 FI 0362 Sapote, Mammey 
A 006 FI 0363 Sapote, White 
A 022 TN 0676 Sapucaia nut B 042 WS 5005 Sardine, European 
B 042 WS 5003 Sardinella or Oil sardine 
B 042 WS 0130 Sardines and Sardine-type fishes A 027 HH 0744 Sassafras leaves 
A 001 FC 4022 Satsuma or Satsuma mandarin, see Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
A 027 HH 0745 Savory, Summer; Winter D 057 DH 0745 Savory, Summer; Winter, dry 
B 042 WS 5007 Scad, see Jack Mackerel 
B 049 IM 5191 Scallop, Australian, see Scallops B 049 IM 5193 Scallop, Bay, see Scallops 
B 049 IM 5195 Scallop, Giant pacific, see Scallops 
B 049 IM 5197 Scallop, Great, see Scallops B 049 IM 5199 Scallop, New Zealand, see Scallops 
B 049 IM 5201 Scallop, Queen, see Scallops 
B 049 IM 5203 Scallop, Sea, see Scallops B 049 IM 1005 Scallops 
A 014 VP 0540 Scarlet runner bean (pods and seeds) 
A 015 VD 4517 Scarlet runner bean, see Group 014: Legume vegetables B 042 WS 5009 Scorpion fishes, see Ocean Perch 
A 016 VR 0594 Scorzonera 
B 042 WS 0949 See bass B 042 WS 0950 Sea bream 
B 041 WD 4925 Sea catfish, see Group 042: Marine fishes 
B 042 WS 5011 Sea catfish, see Wolffish A 005 FT 0310 Sea grape 
A 013 VL 0499 Sea kale 
B 049 IM 1006 Sea urchins B 049 IM 1010 Sea-cucumbers 
E 080 MD 1010 Sea-cucumbers, dried 
B 044 WM 5053 Sea lions, see Seals B 044 WM 5055 Seal, Common, see Seals  xxxvClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
B 044 WM 5063 Seal, Grey, see Seals 
B 044 WM 5065 Seal, Harp, see Seals 
B 044 WM 5067 Seal, Hooded, see Seals B 044 WM 5069 Seal, Ringed, see Seals 
B 044 WM 0971 Seals 
B 044 WM 5057 Seals, Eared, see Seals B 044 WM 5059 Seals, Earless, see Seals 
B 044 WM 5061 Seals, Fur, see Seals 
A 024 SB 0091 Seed for beverages B 042 WS 5013 Seerfish, see Spanish Mackerel and King Mackerel 
A 013 VL 0500 Senna leaves 
A 006 FI 0364 Sentul C 050 AL 5229 Sericea, see Lespedeza 
A 004 FB 0274 Service berries, see Juneberries 
A 023 SO 0700 Sesame seed D 067 OC 0700 Sesame seed oil, crude 
D 068 OR 0700 Sesame seed oil, edible 
A 028 HS 4785 Sesame seed, see Group 023: Oilseed A 006 FI 4147 Sesso vegetal, see Akee apple 
A 001 FC 4024 Seville Orange, see Orange, Sour 
B 041 WD 0894 Shad B 043 WR 0894 Shad roe (d) 
A 001 FC 0209 Shaddock, see also Subgroup 0005 Shaddocks or Pomelos  
A 001 FC 0005 Shaddocks or Pomelos (including Shaddock-like hybrids, among 
others than grapefruit) 
A 009 VA 0388 Shallot 
A 020 GC 4669 Shallu, see Sorghum B 043 WL 0131 Shark liver (m) 
B 042 WS 5015 Shark, see Subgroup Sharks 
B 042 WS 0131 Sharks A 023 SO 0701 Shea nuts 
B 031 MF 0822 Sheep fat 
B 030 MM 0822 Sheep meat B 033 ML 0822 Sheep milk 
E 086 FM 0822 Sheep milk fat 
E 085 FA 0822 Sheep tallow B 032 MO 0822 Sheep, Edible offal of 
B 032 MO 1288 Sheep, kidney 
B 032 MO 1289 Sheep, liver B 045 WC 5131 Shrimp, Deepwater rose, see Shrimps or Prawns 
B 045 WC 5133 Shrimp, Northern brown, see Shrimps or Prawns 
B 045 WC 5135 Shrimp, Northern pink, see Shrimps or Prawns B 045 WC 5137 Shrimp, Northern white, see Shrimps or Prawns 
B 045 WC 0979 Shrimps or Prawns (See Note 2) 
E 084 SC 0979 Shrimps or Prawns, cooked E 084 SC 1220 Shrimps or Prawns, parboiled 
B 045 WC 5129 Shrimps, Common, see Shrimps or Prawns 
A 015 VD 4519 Sieva bean (dry), see Lima bean (dry) A 014 VP 4451 Sieva bean (young pods and/or green fresh beans), see Lima 
bean 
A 013 VL 4373 Silver beet, see Chard B 041 WD 4927 Silver Salmon, see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
A 009 VA 0390 Silverskin onion 
A 011 VC 4243 Sinkwa or Sinkwa towel gourd, see Loofah, Angled B 042 WS 5017 Skipjack Tuna, see Subgroup Tuna and Bonito  xxxviClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
A 016 VR 0595 Skirrit or Skirret 
B 045 WC 5139 Slipper lobster, see Lobsters 
A 003 FS 0249 Sloe B 041 WD 0895 Smelt 
B 041 WD 4929 Smelt, European, see Smelt 
B 041 WD 4931 Smelt, Rainbow, see Smelt B 042 WS 5019 Smooth hounds, see Subgroup Sharks 
B 049 IM 5205 Snail, Garden, See Snails, Edible 
B 049 IM 5207 Snail, Giant, see Snails, Edible B 049 IM 5209 Snail Roman, see Snails, Edible 
B 049 IM 1007 Snails, Edible 
A 011 VC 0430 Snake gourd B 048 AR 0992 Snakes 
A 014 VP 4453 Snap bean (young pods), see Common bean 
B 041 WD 4933 Sockeye Salmon, see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific B 042 WS 0951 Sole 
A 020 GC 0651 Sorghum 
C 051 AF 0651 Sorghum forage (green) D 069 DM 0658 Sorghum molasses 
C 051 AS 0651 Sorghum straw and fodder, dry 
A 020 GC 4671 Sorgo, see Sorghum A 021 GS 0658 Sorgo or Sorghum, Sweet 
A 027 HH 0746 Sorrel, Common, and related Rumex species 
A 013 VL 4388 Sorrel, Jamaican, see Roselle leaves A 006 FI 0365 Soursop 
B 042 WS 5021 Southern bluefin tuna, see Tuna, Bluefin 
A 027 HH 4763 Southernwood, see Wormwoods A 013 VL 0501 Sowthistle 
A 015 VD 0541 Soya bean (dry) 
A 023 SO 4723 Soya bean (dry), see Group 015: Pulses A 014 VP 0541 Soya bean (immature seeds) 
C 050 AL 0541 Soya bean fodder 
C 050 AL 1265 Soya bean forage (green) D 067 OC 0541 Soya bean oil, crude 
D 068 OR 0541 Soya bean oil, refined 
A 015 VD 4521 Soybean (dry), see Soya bean (dry) A 023 SO 4724 Soybean (dry), see Soya bean (dry) 
A 014 VP 4455 Soybean, see Soya bean (immature seeds) 
A 006 FI 0366 Spanish lime B 042 WS 5023 Spanish mackerel, see King mackerel 
A 027 HH 4765 Spearmint, see Mints 
A 020 GC 4673 Spelt, see Wheat A 028 HS 0093 Spices 
A 020 GC 4675 Spiked millet, see Millet, Bulrush 
A 013 VL 0502 Spinach A 013 VL 4375 Spinach beet, see Chard 
A 013 VL 0503 Spinach, Indian 
B 042 WS 5025 Spiny dogfish, see Subgroup Sharks B 045 WC 5141 Spiny lobster, see Lobsters 
A 011 VC 4245 Sponge gourd, see Loofah, Smooth 
A 009 VA 0389 Spring onion B 041 WD 4935 Spring salmon, see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
A 011 VC 0431 Squash, Summer 
A 011 VC 4249 Squash, White Bush, see Squash, Summer A 011 VC 4247 Squash, see Squash, Summer, and Winter Squash  xxxviiClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
B 049 IM 1009 Squid, Common, see Squids 
B 049 IM 5211 Squid, European flying, see Squids 
B 049 IM 5213 Squid, Japanese flying, see Squids B 049 IM 5215 Squid, Short finned, see Squids 
B 049 IM 1008 Squids 
A 005 FT 4121 St. John’s bread, see Carob A 017 VS 0078 Stalk and stem vegetables 
A 006 FI 0367 Star apple 
E 080 MD 0126 Stockfish A 003 FS 0012 Stone fruits 
C 051 AS 0081 Straw and fodder (dry) of cereal grains 
C 051 AS 0161 Straw, fodder (dry) and hay of cereal grains and other grass-like 
plants 
A 004 FB 0276 Strawberries, Wild 
A 004 FB 0275 Strawberry A 006 FI 4149 Strawberry peach, see Kiwifruit 
A 012 VO 4307 Strawberry tomato, see Ground cherries 
A 004 FB 4091 Strawberry, Musky, see Strawberries, Wild B 041 WD 0896 Sturgeon 
B 043 WR 0896 Sturgeon roe (d) 
A 006 FI 0368 Sugar apple A 016 VR 0596 Sugar beet 
C 052 AV 0596 Sugar beet leaves or tops 
D 069 DM 0596 Sugar beet molasses D 071 AB 0596 Sugar beet pulp, dry 
D 071 AB 1201 Sugar beet pulp, wet 
A 021 GS 0659 Sugar cane C 052 AM 0659 Sugar cane fodder 
C 052 AV 0659 Sugar cane forage 
D 069 DM 0659 Sugar cane molasses A 013 VL 4377 Sugar loaf, see Chicory leaves 
A 014 VP 4457 Sugar pea (young pods), see Podded pea 
D 055 DF 5265 Sultanas, see Dried grapes A 023 SO 0702 Sunflower seed 
D 067 OC 0702 Sunflower seed oil, crude 
D 068 OR 0702 Sunflower seed oil, edible A 005 FT 0311 Surinam cherry 
A 016 VR 0497 Swede 
C 052 AM 0497 Swedish turnip or Swede fodder A 027 HH 0747 Sweet cicely 
D 057 DH 0747 Sweet cicely, dry 
A 012 VO 0447 Sweet corn (corn-on-the-cob ), see definition in Codex Stan. 133-
1981 
A 012 VO 1275 Sweet corn (kernels) , see definition in Codex Stan. 133-1981  
A 020 GC 0447 Sweet corn A 016 VR 0508 Sweet potato 
A 013 VL 0508 Sweet potato, leaves 
A 006 FI 4151 Sweetsop, see Sugar apple A 013 VL 4379 Swiss chard, see Chard 
A 014 VP 0542 Sword bean (young pods and beans) 
A 004 FB 1235 Table-grapes B 042 WS 5027 Tailor (Australia), see Bluefish 
E 085 FA 0095 Tallow and lard from cattle, goats, horses, pigs and sheep  
A 005 FT 4123 Tamarillo, see Tree tomato A 006 FI 0369 Tamarind  xxxviiiClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
A 028 HS 4787 Tamarind, see Group 006: Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits 
- inedible peel 
A 001 FC 4029 Tangelo, large sized cultivars, see Subgroup 0005 Shaddocks or 
Pomelos 
A 001 FC 4031 Tangelo small and medium sized cultivars, see Subgroup 0003 
Mandarins 
A 001 FC 4033 Tangelolo, see Subgroup 0005 Shaddocks or Pomelos 
A 001 FC 4027 Tangarine, see Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
A 001 FC 4035 Tangors, see Subgroup 0003 Mandarins A 016 VR 4567 Tanier, see Tannia 
A 001 FC 4037 Tankan mandarin, see Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
A 016 VR 0504 Tannia A 013 VL 0504 Tannia leaves 
A 027 HH 0748 Tansy and related species 
D 057 DH 0748 Tansy and related species, dry A 016 VR 4569 Tapioca, see Cassava 
A 016 VR 0505 Taro 
A 013 VL 0505 Taro leaves A 027 HH 0749 Tarragon 
D 066 DT 1114 Tea, Green, Black (black, fermented and dried) 
D 066 DT 0171 Teas (Tea and Herb teas) A 020 GC 0652 Teff or Tef 
A 013 VL 4381 Tendergreen, see Turnip greens 
A 020 GC 0657 Teosinte C 051 AS 0657 Teosinte fodder 
A 015 VD 0564 Tepary bean (dry) 
A 027 HH 0750 Thyme D 057 DH 0750 Thyme, dry 
A 016 VR 0580 Tiger nut 
B 040 WF 0868 Tilapia A 012 VO 4309 Tomatillo, see Ground cherries 
A 012 VO 0448 Tomato 
D 070 JF 0048 Tomato juice A 006 FI 0370 Tonka bean 
A 028 HS 0370 Tonka bean, see also Group 006: Assorted tropical and sub-
tropical fruits - inedible peel 
A 016 VR 0598 Topee tambu 
A 012 VO 4311 Tree melon, see Pepino 
A 022 TN 0085 Tree nuts A 009 VA 0391 Tree onion 
A 005 FT 4125 Tree strawberry, see Arbutus berry 
A 005 FT 0312 Tree tomato C 050 AL 1028 Trefoil 
A 020 GC 0653 Triticale 
A 022 TN 0677 Tropical almond C 050 AL 5231 Tropical kudzu, see Kudzu, Tropical 
B 041 WD 0123 Trout 
A 013 VL 4383 Tsai shim, see Choisum A 013 VL 4385 Tsoi sum, see Choisum 
B 042 WS 0132 Tuna and Bonito 
B 042 WS 5029 Tuna, Bigeye, see Subgroup Tuna and Bonito B 042 WS 5031 Tuna, Blackfin, see Subgroup Tuna and Bonito 
B 042 WS 5033 Tuna, Bluefin, see Subgroup Tuna and Bonito 
B 042 WS 5035 Tuna, Longtail, see Subgroup Tuna and Bonito B 042 WS 5037 Tuna, Skipjack, see Subgroup Tuna and Bonito  xxxixClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
B 042 WS 5039 Tuna, Yellowfin, see Subgroup Tuna and Bonito 
B 042 WS 0952 Tuna, see also Subgroup Tuna and Bonito 
B 042 WS 0953 Turbot E 085 FA 0848 Turkey fat, processed 
B 037 PF 0848 Turkey fat 
B 036 PM 0848 Turkey meat B 038 PO 0848 Turkey, Edible offal of 
A 028 HS 0794 Turmeric, root 
C 052 AM 0506 Turnip fodder A 913 VL 0506 Turnip greens 
C 052 AV 0506 Turnip leaves or tops 
A 016 VR 0506 Turnip, Garden A 016 VR 4573 Turnip Swedish, see Swede 
A 016 VR 4571 Turnip, see Swede 
B 048 AR 5157 Turtle, Green, see Turtles B 048 AR 5159 Turtle, Hawksbill, see Turtles 
B 048 AR 5161 Turtle, Loggerhead, see Turtles 
B 048 AR 0993 Turtles A 001 FC 4039 Ugli, see Subgroup 0005 Shaddocks or Pomelos 
A 016 VR 0599 Ullucu 
A 015 VD 4523 Urd bean (dry), see Black gram (dry) A 014 VP 4459 Urd bean (green pods), see Black gram 
A 004 FB 0019 Vaccinium berries, including Bearberry 
A 028 HS 0795 Vanilla, beans B 030 MM 4817 Veal (= calf meat), see Cattle meat 
D 067 OC 0172 Vegetable oils, crude 
D 068 OR 0172 Vegetable oils, edible A 011 VC 4251 Vegetable spaghetti, see Pumpkins 
A 011 VC 4253 Vegetable sponge, see Loofah, Smooth 
C 050 AL 5233 Velvet bean, see Bean, Velvet C 050 AL 1029 Vetch 
C 050 AL 5235 Vetch, Chickling, see Vetch 
C 050 AL 5237 Vetch, Crown, see Vetch C 050 AL 5239 Vetch, Milk, see Vetch 
A 013 VL 4387 Vine spinach, see Spinach, Indian 
A 022 TN 4697 Walnut, Black, see Walnuts A 022 TN 4699 Walnut, English; Walnut, Persian, see Walnuts 
A 022 TN 0678 Walnuts 
B 030 MM 4819 Water Buffalo, meat, see Buffalo meat A 013 VL 4389 Water Spinach, see Kangkung 
A 013 VL 0473 Watercress 
A 027 HH 4767 Watercress, see Group 013: Leafy vegetables A 011 VC 0432 Watermelon 
A 011 VC 4255 Wax gourd 
A 011 VC 4257 West Indian gherki n, see Gherkin, West Indian 
B 044 WM 5073 Whale, Blue, see Whales 
B 044 WM 5075 Whale, False killer, see Whales 
B 044 WM 5077 Whale, Fin, see Whales B 044 WM 5079 Whale, Humpback, see Whales 
B 044 WM 5081 Whale, Killer, see Whales 
B 044 WM 5083 Whale, Minke, see Whales B 044 WM 5085 Whale, Sei, see Whales 
B 044 WM 5087 Whale, Short-finned pilot, see Whales 
B 044 WM 5089 Whale, Sperm, see Whales B 044 WM 0972 Whales  xlClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
B 044 WM 5071 Whales, Baleen, see Whales 
E 085 FA 0972 Whales, Blubber of, processed 
B 044 WM 5091 Whales, Toothed, see Whales A 020 GC 0654 Wheat 
D 065 CF 0654 Wheat bran, processed 
D 058 CM 0654 Wheat bran, unprocessed D 065 CF 1211 Wheat flour 
D 065 CF 1210 Wheat germ 
C 051 AS 0654 Wheat straw and fodder, dry D 065 CF 1212 Wheat wholemeal 
D 078 CP 1211 White bread 
B 040 WF 4863 White crappie, see Perch, white B 040 WF 4861 White perch, see Perch, white 
B 042 WS 0954 Whiting 
D 078 CP 1212 Wholemeal bread A 004 FB 4093 Whortleberry, Red, see Bilberry, Red 
B 030 MM 0823 Wild boar meat 
A 020 GC 0655 Wild rice A 001 FC 4041 Willowleaf mandarin, see Mediterranean Mandarin and Subgroup 
0003 Mandarins 
A 004 FB 1236 Wine-grapes A 014 VP 4461 Winged bean (immature pods), see Goa bean 
A 014 VP 0543 Winged pea (young pods) 
A 027 HH 0751 Winter cress, Common; American A 011 VC 4259 Winter melon, see Melon, Winter 
A 011 VC 0433 Winter squash, see also Pumpkins 
A 027 HH 0751 Wintergreen leaves D 057 DH 0752 Wintergreen leaves, dry 
B 042 WS 5041 Witch flounder, see Flounder 
A 017 VS 0469 Witloof chicory (sprouts) B 042 WS 0955 Wolffish 
A 027 HH 0753 Woodruff 
D 057 DH 0753 Woodruff, dry A 027 HH 0754 Wormwoods 
D 057 DH 0754 Wormwoods, dry 
A 015 VD 4525 Wrinkled pea (dry), see Field pea (dry) A 014 VP 4463 Wrinkled pea, see Garden pea 
B 030 MM 4821 Yak meat, see Cattle meat 
A 016 VR 0601 Yam bean A 016 VR 4575 Yam, Cush-cush, see Yams 
A 016 VR 4577 Yam, Eight-months, see Yam, White Guinea 
A 016 VR 4579 Yam, Greater, see Yams A 016 VR 4583 Yam, Twelve-months, see Yams, Yellow Guinea 
A 016 VR 4587 Yam, White Guinea, see Yams 
A 016 VR 4585 Yam, White, see Yam, White Guinea A 016 VR 4591 Yam, Yellow Guinea, see Yams 
A 016 VR 4589 Yam, Yellow, see Yam, Yellow Guinea 
A 016 VR 0600 Yams A 014 VP 0544 Yard-long bean (pods) 
A 013 VL 4391 Yautia leaves, see Tannia leaves 
A 016 VR 4593 Yautia, see Tannia B 042 WS 5043 Yellowfin tuna, see Tuna, Yellowfin 
B 042 WS 5044 Yellowtail flounder, see Flounder 
A 004 FB 4094 Youngberry, see Dewberries B 030 MM 4823 Zebu meat, see Cattle meat  xliClass 
 Group Code No. Commodity 
A 011 VC 4261 Zucchetti, see Squash, Summer 
A 011 VC 4263 Zucchini, see Squash, Summer 
  1CLASSES, TYPES AND GROUPS OF FOOD AND ANIMAL 
FEEDSTUFFS 
 
 
CLASS A PRIMARY FOOD COMM ODITIES OF PLANT ORIGIN 
 
TYPE 1 FRUITS 
 Fruits are derived from many different kinds of pere nnial plants, trees and shrubs, usually cultivated.  
They consist mostly of the ripe, often sweet, succ ulent or pulpy developed plant ovary and its accessory 
parts, commonly and traditionally known as fruit.  
 
Exposure to pesticides is dependent on the particular part  of the fruit used for food. Fruits may be consumed 
whole, after removal of the peel, or in part, and in the form of fresh, dried or processed products. 
 
 Citrus fruits (except kumquats) 
 
Class A
 
Type 1 Fruits Group 001 Group Letter Code FC 
 
Kumquats: see Group 005 Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits - edible peel 
 Citrus fruits are produced on trees or shrubs of the family Rutaceae. These fruits are characterized by 
aromatic oily peel, globular form and interior segments of juice-filled vesicles. The fruit is fully exposed to 
pesticides during the growing season. Post-harvest tr eatments with pesticides and liquid waxes are often 
carried out to avoid deterioration during transport and dist ribution due to fungal diseases, insect pests or loss 
of moisture. The fruit pulp may be consumed in succulent form and as a juice.   
The entire fruit may be used for preserves. 
 Portion of the commodity to which the MRL applies (and which is analysed)
: Whole commodity . 
 
Group 001 Citrus fruits 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 FC 0001 Citrus fruits 
 FC 0002 Lemons and Limes  (including Citron) 
  - Citrus limon Burm.f.; 
  - C. aurantifolia  Swingle; 
  - C. medica  L.; 
Hybrids and related species similar to lemons and limes including Citrus jambhiri  
Lush.: C. limetta Risso; C. limettoides  Tan.; C. limonia  Osbeck. 
Synonyms: see specific fruit species 
 FC 0003 Mandarins  (including Mandarin-like hybrids) 
  - Citrus reticulata Blanco: 
Hybrids and related species including C. nobilis  Lour.:  2C. deliciosa  Ten.; C. tangarina  Hort.; C. mitis Blanco 
syn: C. madurensis  Lour.; 
C. unshiu  Markovitch; 
synonyms: see specific fruit species Mandarin 
 FC 0004 Oranges, Sweet, Sour  (including Orange-like hybrids) 
  several cultivars: 
  - C. sinensis  Osbeck; 
  - C. aurantium  L.; 
Hybrids and related species: 
Citrus myrtifolia  Raf.; C. salicifolia  Raf.; 
synonyms: see specific fruit species 
 
FC 0005 Shaddocks or Pomelos  (including Shaddock-like hybr ids, among others Grapefruit) 
  - C. Grandis  (L.) Osbeck; 
  - C. paradisi  Macf.; 
Hybrids and related species, similar to Shaddocks, including C. natsudaidai  
Hayata; Tangelos large sized (= hybrid, Grapefruit x Mandarin); Tangelolos: (hybrid, 
Grapefruit x Tangelo): 
synonyms: see specific fruit species 
 
FC 4000  Bigarade , see Orange, Sour 
 FC 4001 Blood orange , see Orange, Sweet 
  Cultivar of Citrus sinensis  Osbeck 
 FC 0201 Calamondin , see also Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
  Citrus mitis Blanco; 
  syn: C. madurensis  Lour. (hybrid of C. reticulata Blanco. 
  var. austera  Swing x Fortunella  sp.) 
 
FC 4002 Chinotto , see Orange, Sour 
  Citrus aurantium  L., var. myrtifolia  Ker-Gawler; 
  syn: C. myrtifolia  Raf. 
 FC 4003  Chironja , see Subgroup Oranges, Sweet, Sour (including Orange-like hybrids) 
  = hybrid, Orange, Sweet x Mandarin 
 FC 0202 Citron , see also Subgroup 0002 Lemons and Limes 
  Citrus medica  L.; 
  syn: C. cedra  Link; C. cedratus  Raf.; 
  C. medica genuina
 Engl.; C. medica  proper Bonavia 
 
FC 4005  Clementine , see Mandarin 
   Citrus clementina  Hort. Ex Tanaka cultivar of C. reticulata Blanco  (possibly 
natural hybrid of Manderin x Orange, Sweet) 
 FC 4006 Cleopatra mandarin , see Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
C. reshni  Hort. Ex Tan. 
 FC 4007  Dancy or Dancy mandarin , see Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
C. tangerina  Hort. 
 FC 0203 Grapefruit , see also Subgroup 0005 Shaddocks or Pomelos 
   Hybrid of Shaddock x Orange, Sweet 
  Citrus paradisi  Macf.; 
  syn: C. maxima uvacarpa  Merr. & Lee.  3 
FC 4008  King mandarin , see Subgroup 0003 Mandarin 
  C. nobilis  Lour. (= hybrid of Mandarin x Orange, Sweet) 
 
FC 0204 Lemon , see also Subgroup 0002 Lemons and Limes 
  Citrus limon  Burm. f.; 
  syn: C. medica limon  L.; C. limonum Risso; C. medica limonum  Hook. F. 
 FC 0205 Lime , see also Subgroup 0002 Lemons and Limes 
  Citrus aurantifolia  Swingle; 
  syn: Limonia aurantifolia  Christm.; L. acidissima  Houtt. Citrus lima  Lunan.; C. acida  
Roxb.; C. limonellus  Hassk. 
 
FC 4011 Malta orange , see Blood Orange 
 
FC 0206 Mandarin , see also Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
  Citrus reticulata Blanco; 
  syn: C. nobilis  Andrews (non Lour.); C. poonensis  Hort. Ex Tanaka; C. chrysocarpa  
Lush. 
 FC 4014  Mediterranean mandarin , see Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
  Citrus deliciosa  Ten (= hybrid of Mandarin x Orange, Sweet) 
 FC 4016  Myrtle-leaf orange , see Chinotto 
 
FC 4018  Natsudaidai , see Subgroup 0005 Shaddocks or Pomelos 
  C. natsudaidai  Hayata (possibly natural hybrid of Mandarin x Shaddock) 
 
FC 4019  Orange , Bitter , see Orange, Sour 
 
FC 0207 Orange, Sour , see also Subgroup 0004 Oranges, Sweet, Sour 
  Citrus aurantium  L.; 
  syn: C. vulgaris Risso; C. bigarradia  Loisel. 
  C. communis  Le Maout & Dec. 
 FC 0208 Orange, Sweet , see also Subgroup 0004 Oranges, Sweet, Sour 
  Citrus sinensis  Osbeck; 
  syn: C. aurantium sinensis L.; C. dulcis  Pers.; C. aurantium vulgare  Risso & Poit.; 
C. aurantium dulce  Hayne 
 
FC 4020 Pomelo , see Shaddocks or Pomelos 
 
FC 4022 Satsuma or Satsuma mandarin , see Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
  Citrus unshiu  Markovitch. 
 
FC 4024 Seville Orange , see Orange, Sour 
 FC 0209 Shaddock , see also Subgroup 0005 Shaddocks or Pomelos 
  Citrus grandis  Osbeck; 
  syn: C. aurantium decumana  L.; C. maxima  (Burm.) Merr.; C. decumana  Murr. 
 
FC 4029 Tangelo, large-sized cultivars , see Subgroup 0005 Shaddocks or Pomelos 
 FC 4031 Tangelo, small and medium sized cultivars , see Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
  Hybrids of Mandarin x Grapefruit or Mandarin x Shaddock 
 FC 4033 Tangelolo , see Subgroup 0005 Shaddocks or Pomelos  4  Hybrids of Grapefruit x Tangelo 
 FC 4027 Tangerine , see Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
  Citrus tangarina  Hort. Ex Tan. 
 FC 4035 Tangors , see Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
  Citrus nobilis  Lour. (= Hybrid of Mandarin x Orange, sweet) 
 FC 4037 Tankan mandarin , see Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
  Citrus tankan  Hyata (= probably hybrid of Mandarin x Orange, Sweet) 
 FC 4039 Ugli, see Subgroup 0005 Shaddocks or Pomelos 
  Cultivar of Tangelo, large sized fruit cultivar, see there 
 FC 4041 Willowleaf mandarin , see Mediterranean Mandarin and Subgroup 0003 Mandarins 
  Citrus deliciosa  Ten. (= hybrid of Mandarin and Orange, sweet) 
   5Pome fruits 
 
Class A  
Type 1 Fruits Group 002 Group Letter Code FP 
 
Pome fruits are produced on trees and shrubs belonging to certain genera of the rose family (Rosaceae), 
especially the genera Malus and Pyru s. They are characterized by fleshy tissue surrounding a core 
consisting of parchment-like carpels enclosing the seeds.  
Pome fruits are fully exposed to pesticides applied during the growing season. Post-harvest treatments 
directly after harvest may also occur. The entire fr uit, except the core, may be consumed in the succulent 
form or after processing. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which the MRL applies (and which is analysed)
: Whole commodity after 
removal of stems.  
 
Group 002 Pome fruits 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 FP 0009 Pome fruits  
 FP 0226 Apple  
  Malus domesticus  Borkhausen 
 FP 0227 Crab-apple  
  Malus  spp.; among other Malus baccata  (L.) Borkh.; M. prunifolia  (Willd.) Borkh. 
 FP 4044 Japanese medlar , see Loquat 
 
FP 0228 Loquat  
  Eriobotrya japonica  (Thunberg ex J.A. Murray) Lindley 
 
FP 0229 Medlar  
  Mespilus germanica  L. 
 
FP 4047 Nashi pear , see Pear, oriental 
 
FP 0230 Pear  
  Pyrus communis  L.; P. pyrifolia  (Burm.) Nakai; P. bretschneideri  Rhd.; P. sinensis  L. 
 
FP 4049 Pear, Oriental , see Pear 
  Pyrus pyrifolia  (Burm.) Nakai 
 
FP 0231 Quince  
  Cydonia oblonga  P. Miller; 
  syn: Cydonia vulgaris  Persoon 
 
FP 4051 Sand pear , see Pear, Oriental 
  6Stone fruits 
 
Class A  
Type 1 Fruits Group 003 Group Letter Code FS 
 
Stone fruits are produced on trees belonging to the genus Prunus of the rose family (Rosaceae). They are 
characterized by fleshy tissue surroun ding a single hard shelled seed. The fruit is fully exposed to pesticides 
applied during the growing season (from fruit setting until harvest). Dipping of fruit immediately after harvest, 
especially with fungicides, may also occur.  
 
The entire fruit, except the seed, may be cons umed in a succulent or processed form. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):  Whole commodity after 
removal of stems and stones, but the residue calculated and expressed on the whole commodity 
without stem. 
 
Group 003 Stone fruits 
 
Code N0.  Commodity  
 FS 0012 Stone fruits  
  Prunus  spp. 
 
FS 0013 Cherries  
  Prunus cerasus  L.; P. avium  L. 
 
FS 0014 Plums  (including Prunes) 
  Prunus domestica  L.; other Prunus  spp and ssp. 
 
FS 0240 Apricot  
  Prunus armeniaca  L.; 
  syn: Armeniaca vulgaris  Lamarck 
 
FS 0241 Bullace  
  Prunus insititia  L.; 
  syn: Prunus domestica  L., ssp. insititia  (L.) Schneider 
 FS 0242 Cherry plum  
Prunus cerasifera  Ehrhart, syn: P. divaricata  Ledeboer P. salicina  Lindl., var. 
Burbank 
 
FS 4053 Chickasaw plum , see Plum, Chickasaw 
 FS 0243 Cherry, Sour  
  Prunus cerasus  L. 
 FS 0244 Cherry, Sweet  
  Prunus avium  L. 
 FS 4055 Damsons (Damson plums) , see Plum, Damson 
 
FS 4056 Greengages (Greengage plums) , see Plum, Greengage 
 
FS 0245 Nectarine  
  Prunus persica  (L.) Batch, var. nectarina  
  7FS 4057 Mirabelle , see Plum, Mirabelle 
 FS 0246 Morello  
  Prunus cerasus  L., var. austera  L. 
 FS 4059 Myrobolan plum , see Cherry plum 
 
FS 0247 Peach  
  Prunus persica  (L.) Batsch; 
  syn: P. vulgaris  Mill. 
 FS 4061 Plum, American , see Sloe 
 
FS 0248 Plum, Chickasaw  
  Prunus angustifolia  Marsh.; 
  syn: P. Chicasaw  Mich. 
 FS 4063 Plum, Damson , see Bullace 
 
FS 4065 Plum, Greengage , see Plums 
  Prunus insititia  L., var. italica (Borkh.) L.M Neum. 
 
FS 4069 Plum, Japanese , see Plums 
  Prunus salicina  Lindley; 
  syn: P. triflora  Roxb. 
 FS 4071 Plum, Mirabelle , see Bullace 
  Prunus insititia  L., var. syriaca ; 
  syn: P. domestica  L., ssp insititia  (L.) Schneider 
 
FS 4072 Prunes , see Plums 
 FS 0249 Sloe  
  Prunus spinosa  L.; several wild Prunus  spp. 
   8Berries and other small fruits 
 
Class A  
Type 1 Fruits Group 004 Group Letter Code FB 
 
Berries and other small fruits are derived from a variety of perennial plants and shrubs having fruit 
characterized by a high surface : weight ratio. The fr uits are fully exposed to pesticides applied during the 
growing season (blossoming until harvest).  
The entire fruit, often including seed, may be consumed in a succulent or processed form. 
 Portion of commodity to which the MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity after removal 
of caps and stems. Currants, Black,  Red, White: fruit with stem. 
 
Group 004 Berries and other small fruits 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
FB 0018 Berries and other small fruits  
 
FB 0019 Vaccinium berries , including Bearberry 
  Vaccinium spp.; Arctostaphylos uva-ursi  (L.) Spreng. 
 
FB 0020 Blueberries  
  Vaccinium corymbosum  L.; Vaccinium angustifolium  Ait.; 
  Vaccinium ashei  Reade; Gaylussacia  spp. 
 
FB 0260 Bearberry  
  Arctostaphylos uva-ursi  (L.) Spreng. 
 
FB 0261 Bilberry  
  Vaccinium myrtillus  L. 
 
FB 0262 Bilberry , Bog 
  Vaccinium uliginosum  L. 
 
FB 0263 Bilberry, Red  
  Vaccinium vitis-idaea  L. 
 
FB 0264 Blackberries  
  Rubus fruticosus  L., several ssp. 
 
FB 4073 Blueberry, Highbush , see Blueberries 
  Vaccinium corymbosum  L. 
 
FB 4075 Blueberry, Lowbush , see Blueberries 
  Vaccinium angustifolium  Ait. 
 
FB 4077 Blueberry, Rabbiteye , see Blueberries 
  Vaccinium ashei  Reade 
 
FB 4079 Boysenberry , see Dewberries 
  Hybrid of Rubus  spp. 
 
FB 0277 Cloudberry  
  Rubus chamaemorus  L.  9 
FB 4081 Cowberry , see Bilberry, Red 
 
FB 0265 Cranberry  
  Vaccinium macrocarpon  Ait. 
  syn: Oxycoccus macrocarpus  (Aiton) Pursh 
 
FB 0021 Currants , Black, Red, White  
  Ribes nigrum  L.; R. rubrum  L. 
 
FB 0278 Currant, Black , see also Currants, Black, Red, White 
  Ribes nigrum  L. 
 
FB 0279 Currant, Red, White , see also Currants, Black, Red, White 
  Ribes rubrum  L. 
 
FB 0266 Dewberries  (including Boysenberry and Loganberry) 
  Rubus ceasius  L.; several Rubus  ssp. and hybrids 
 
FB 0267 Elderberries  
  Sambucus  spp. 
 
FB 0268 Gooseberry  
  Ribes uva-crispa  L. 
  syn: Ribes grossularia  L. 
 FB 0269 Grapes  
  Vitis vinifera  L., several cultivars 
 FB 4083 Huckleberries  
  1. Blueberries, see above 
  2. Gaylussacia  spp., see Blueberries 
 
FB 0270 Juneberries  
  Amelanchier ovalis  Med.; A. Canadense  Med. 
 
FB 4085 Loganberry , see Dewberries 
  Rubus loganobaccus , hybrid of Rubus  spp. 
 
FB 0271 Mulberries  
  
Morus alba  L.; Morus nigra  L.; Morus rubra  L. 
 
FB 4087 Olallie berry , see Dewberries 
 FB 0272 Raspberries, Red, Black  
  Rubus idaeus  L.; Rubus occidentalis  L. 
 FB 0273 Rose hips  
  Rosa  L., several spp. 
 FB 0274 Service berries  
  1. see Juneberries 
  2. Sorbus torminalis  (L.) Crantz; 
   Sorbus domestica  L. 
 
FB 0275 Strawberry  
  Fragaria x ananassa  Duchene;  10  syn: F. grandiflora  Ehrh. 
 FB 0276 Strawberries, Wild  
  Fragaria vesca  L.; Fragaria moschata  Duchene 
 FB 4091 Strawberry, Musky , see Strawberries, Wild 
  Fragaria moschata  Duchene 
 FB 1235 Table-grapes  
  Special cultivars of Vitis vinifera  L., suitable for direct human consumption 
 FB 4093 Whortleberry, Red , see Bilberry, Red 
 
FB 4094 Youngberry , see Dewberries 
 
FB 1236 Wine-grapes  
  Special cultivars of Vitis vinifera  L., suitable for preparing juice and fermenting into 
wine 
  11Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits - edible peel 
 
Class A  
Type 1 Fruits Group 005 Group Letter Code FT 
 
The assorted Tropical and sub-tropical fruits - edible peel  are derived from the immature or mature fruits of a 
large variety of perennial plants, usually shrubs or trees.  the fruits are fully exposed to pesticides during the 
growing seas (period of fruit development).  
The whole fruit may be consumed in  a succulent or processed form. 
 Portion of the commodity to which the MRL a pplies (and which is analysed): Whole commodity.
 Dates and 
Olives: Whole commodity after removal of stems and stones but residue calculated and expressed on the whole fruit. 
 
Group 005 Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits - edible peel 
 
Code No,
 Commodity  
 
FT 0026 Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits - edible peel  
 
FT 4095 Acerola , see Barbados cherry 
 
FT 0285 Ambarella  
  Spondias cytherea  Sonn.; 
  syn: S. dulcis  Forst 
 
FT 4097 Aonla , see Otaheite gooseberry 
 
FT 0286 Arbutus berry  
  Arbutus unedo  L. 
 
FT 0287 Barbados cherry  
  Malpighia glabra  L. 
 
FT 0288 Bilimbi  
  Averrhao bilimbi  L. 
 
FT 4099 Brazilian cherry , see Grumichana 
 FT 0289 Carambola  
  Averrhoa carambola  L. 
 FT 0290 Caranda  
  Carissa carandas  L. 
 FT 0291 Carob  
  Ceratonia siliqua  L. 
 FT 0292 Cashew apple  
  Anacardium occidentale  L. 
 FT 0293 Chinese olive, Black, White  
  Canarium pimela  Koenig; syn: C. nigrum  Engl.; 
  Canarium album  (Lour.) Taeusch. 
  12FT 0294 Coco plum  
  Chyrsobalanus icaco  L. 
 
FT 0295 Date  
  Phoenix dactylifera  L. 
 
FT 0296 Desert date  
  Balanites aegiptica  Del. 
 
FT 0297 Fig 
  Ficus carica  L. 
 
FT 0298 Grumichama  
  Eugenia dombeyana  DC. 
 
FT 0299 Hog plum  
  Spondias mombin  L.; 
  syn: S. lutea  L. 
 
FT 4101 Icaco plum , see Coco plum 
 
FT 0300 Jaboticaba  
  Myrciaria cauliflora  Berg.; 
  syn: Eugenia cauliflora  (Berg.) DC. 
 
FT 4103 Java almond , see Group 024: Tree nuts 
 
FT 0301 Jujube, Indian  
  Zizyphus mauritania  Lam.; 
  syn: Z. jujuba  (L.) Lam. non Mill. 
 
FT 0302 Jujube, Chinese  
  Zizyphus jujuba  Mill. 
 
FT 4105 Kaki or Kaki fruit , see Persimmon, Japanese 
 
FT 0303 Kumquats  
  Fortunella japonica  (Thunberg) Swingle; 
  F. margarita  (Loureiro) Swingle 
 
FT 4107 Kumquat, Marumi , see Kumquats 
  Fortunella japonica  (Thunberg) Swingle 
 
FT 4109 Kumquat, Nagami , see Kumquats 
  Fortunella margarita  (Loureiro) Swingle 
 
FT 4111 Locust tree , see Carob 
 
FT 0304 Natal plum  
  Carissa grandiflora  A.DC. 
 
FT 0305 Olives  
  Olea europaea  L., var. europaea 
 
FT 0306 Otaheite gooseberry  
  Phyllantus distichus  (L.) Muell.-Arg. 
  syn: Ph. acidus  (L.) Skeels  13 
FT 4113 Persimmon Chinese , see Persimmon, Japanese 
 
FT 0307 Persimmon, Japanese  
  Diospyros Kaki  L.f.; 
  syn: D. chinensis  Blume 
  some cultivars have an inedible peel 
 FT 4115 Pitanga , see Surinam Cherry 
 
FT 4117 Pomarrosa , see Rose apples 
 
FT 4119 Pomarrosa, Malay , see Pomerac 
 FT 0308 Pomerac  
  Syzygium Malaccensis (L.) Merr. et Perry; 
  syn: Eugenia malaccensis  L. 
 
FT 0309 Rose apple  
  Syzigium jambos  (L.) Alston; 
  syn: Eugenia jambos  L. 
 
FT 0310 Sea grape  
  Coccoloba uvifera  Jacq. 
 
FT 4121 St. John’s bread , see Carob 
 
FT 0311 Surinam cherry  
  Eugenia uniflora  L. 
 
FT 4123 Tamarillo , see Tree tomato 
 FT 4125 Tree strawberry , see Arbutus berry 
 
FT 0312 Tree tomato  
  Cyphomandra betacea  (Cav.) Sendt 
  14Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits - inedible peel 
 
Class A  
Type 1 Fruits Group 006 Group Letter Code FI 
 
The assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits - inedible peel are derived from the immature or mature fruits of 
a large variety of perennial plants, usually shrubs or  trees. Fruits are fully exposed to pesticides applied 
during the growing seas (period of fruit development) but the edible portion is protected by skin, peel or husk. 
The edible part of the fruits may be consumed in a fresh or processed form. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):  Whole fruit unless qualified: 
e.g., banana pulp. Pineapple after removal of crow n. Avocado, mangos and similar fruit with hard 
seeds: Whole commodity after removal of stone but calculated on whole fruit.  
Group 006 Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits - inedible peel 
 
Code No. Commodity 
 
FI 0030 Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits - inedible peel  
 
FI 5298 Achiote , see Annatto 
 FI 0325 Akee apple  
  Blighia sapida  Koenig 
 FI 0324 Annatto 
  Bixa orellana L. 
 FI 0326 Avocado  
  Persea americana  Mill. 
 FI 0327 Banana  
  Subsp. and cultivars of Musa ssp. and hybrids 
 FI 0328 Banana, Dwarf  
  Musa  hybrids, AAA group; 
  syn: M. cavendishii  Lambert; M. nana  Lour. 
 
FI 0329 Breadfruit  
  Artocarpus communis  J.R. et G. Forster; 
  syn: Artocarpus altilis  (Parkinson) Fosberg 
 
FI 0330 Canistel  
  Pouteria campechiana  (HBK.) Baenhi; this species includes former Lacuma 
nervosa  A.DC. and L. salicifolia  HBK. 
 FB 0331 Cherimoya  
  Annona cherimola  Mill. 
 FI 4127 Chinese gooseberry , see Kiwifruit 
 
FI 4128 Chinese persimmon , see subgroup 005 Persimmon, Japanese 
 
FI 0332 Custard apple  
  Annona reticulata  L. 
  15FI 0333 Doum or Dum palm  
  Hyphaene thebaica  (L.) Mart. 
 
FI 0334 Durian  
  Durio zibethinus  Murr. 
 
FI 4129 Egg fruit , see Canistel 
 FI 0371 Elephant apple  
  Feronia limonia  (L.) Swing; 
  syn: Feronia elephantum ; Limonia acidissima  
 
FI 0335 Feijoa  
  Feijoa sellowiana  (O. Berg) O. Berg; 
  syn: Acca sellowiana  (O. Berg) Burret 
 
FI 4131 Genip , see Marmaladedos 
 
FI 4132 Granddilla , see Passion fruit 
 FI 4134 Guanabana , see Soursop 
 
FI 0336 Guava  
  Psidium guajava  L. 
 
FI 0337 Ilama  
  Annona diversifolia  Saff. 
 
FI 4133 Indian fig , see Prickly pear 
 
FI 4136 Indian wood apple , see Elephant apple 
 FI 0338 Jackfruit  
  Artocarpus heterophyllus  Lam.; 
  syn: A. integra  (Thunb.) Merr.; A. integrifolia  L. f. 
 
FI 0339 Jambolan  
  Zyzigium cumini  (L.) Skeels; 
  syn: Eugenia cuminii  (L.) Druce; 
  Eugenia obtusifolia  Roxb. 
 FI 0340 Java apple  
  Eugenia javanica  Lam; 
  Syn: Syzigium samarangense  (Bl.) Merr. & Perry 
 
FI 0341 Kiwifruit  
  Actinidia deliciosa  (A. Chev.) Liang et Ferguson; 
  syn: A. chinensis  Planck 
 
FI 0342 Longan  
  Nephelium longana  (Lam.) Camb.; 
  syn: Euphoria longana  Lam. 
 FI 0343 Litchi  
  Litchi chinensis  Sonn.; 
  syn: Nephelium litchi  Camb. 
  16FI 4135 Lulo , see Naranjilla 
 FI 4138 Malay apple , see Pomerac, Group 005: Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits – edible 
  peel 
 FI 0344 Mammey apple  
  Mammea americana  L. 
 FI 0345 Mango  
  Mangifera indica  L. 
 FI 0346 Mangostan  
  Garcinia mangostana  L. 
 FI 4137 Mangosteen , see Mangostan 
 
FI 0347 Marmaladedos  
  Genipa americana  L. 
 
FI 0348 Mombin, Yellow  
  Spondias lutea  L.; 
  syn: S. mombin  L. 
 FI 0349 Naranjilla  
  Solanum quitoense  Lam. 
 FI 4139 Papaw or Pawpaw , see Papaya 
 
FI 0350 Papaya  
  Carica papaya  L. 
 
FI 0351 Passion fruit  
  Cultivars of Passiflora edulis  Sims 
 
FI 0352 Persimmon, American  
  Diospyros virginiana  L. 
 
FI 4141 Persimmon, Japanese , see Group 005 
 
FI 0353 Pineapple  
  Ananas comosus  (L.) Merril; 
  syn: A. sativus  (L.) Lindl. 
 
FI 4143 Pineapple guava , see Feijoa 
 
FI 0354 Plantain  
  Musa x paradisiaca  L., var. sapientum
 (L.) Kuntze 
 
FI 0355 Pomegranate  
  Punica granatum  L. 
 
FI 0356 Prickly pear  
  Opuntia ficus-indica  (L.) P. Miller 
 
FI 0357 Pulasan  
  Nephelium mutabile  Bl. 
  17FI 4145 Quito orange , see Naranjilla 
 FI 0358 Rambutan  
  Nephelium lappaceum  L. 
 FI 0359 Sapodilla  
  Manilkara achras  (Mill.) Fosberg; 
  syn: Achras zapota  L. 
 
FI 0360 Sapote, Black  
  Diospyros ebenaster  Retz. 
 
FI 0361 Sapote, Green  
  Calocarpum viride  Pitt. 
 
FI 0362 Sapote, Mammey  
  Calocarpum sapota  (Jacq.) Merr. 
 
FI 0363 Sapote, White  
  Casimiroa edulis  Llave & Lex 
 
FI 0364 Sentul  
  Sandoricum koetjape  Merr.; 
  syn: S. indicum  Car. 
 
FI 4147 Sesso vegetal , see Akee apple 
 
FI 0365 Soursop  
  Annona muricata  L. 
 
FI 0366 Spanish lime  
  Melicoccus bijugatus  Jacq.; 
  syn: Melicocca bijuga  L. 
 
FI 0367 Star apple  
  Chrysophyllum cainito  L. 
 
FI 4149 Strawberry peach , see Kiwifruit 
 
FI 0368 Sugar apple  
  Annona squamosa  L. 
 
FI 4151 Sweetsop , see Sugar apple 
 FI 0369 Tamarind
 
  Tamarindus indica  L. 
 FI 0370 Tonka bean  
  Dipteryx odorata  (Aubl.) Willd.; D. oppositifolia  (Aubl.) Willd. 
  18TYPE 2 VEGETABLES 
 Vegetables are foods derived from many different ki nds of plants mostly annual  and usually cultivated, 
commonly known by custom and tradition as “vegetables”: In several countries, some of these commodities grown on large areas are distinguished as “field crops” or 
arable crops e.g. sugar beet. For the sake of convenienc e in this guide such crops are classified under Type 
2 Vegetables.  
Exposure to pesticides is dependent on the particular part of the plant used for food and the growing 
practices.  
Vegetables may be consumed in whole or in part and in the form of fresh, dried or processed foods. 
  Bulb vegetables  
Class A
 
Type 2 Vegetables Group 009 Group Letter Code VA 
 
Bulb vegetables are pungent highly flavoured foods deriv ed from fleshy scale bulbs (in some commodities 
including stem and leaves), of the genus Allium of the lily family (Liliaceae). Bulb fennel is included in this 
group; the bulb-like growth of this comm odity gives rise to similar residues. 
 
The subterranean parts of the bulbs and  shoots are protected from direct exposure to pesticides during the 
growing season.  
The entire bulb may e consumed after removal of the pa rchment-like skin. The leaves and stems of some 
species or cultivars may also be consumed.  
Portion of the commodity to which the MRL applies (and which is analysed)
: Bulb/dry onions and garlic: 
Whole commodity after removal of roots and adhering soil and whatever parchment skin is easily 
detached. 
Leeks and spring onions: Whole vegetable af ter removal of roots and adhering soil. 
 
Group 009 Bulb vegetables 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
VA 0035 Bulb vegetables  
 
VA 0036 Bulb vegetables , except Fennel, bulb 
 VA 4153 Carosella , see Fennel, Italian 
 
VA 4155 Chives , see Group 027: Herbs 
 
VA 4157 Chives, Chinese , see Group 027: Herbs 
 VA 0380 Fennel, Bulb  
  Foeniculum vulgare  Mill.; 
  syn: F. officinale  All. 
  - var. dulce  (Mill.) Thell.; syn: F. dulce  Mill.; 
  - var. azoricum  (Mill.) Thell.; syn: F. azoricum  Mill. 
 VA 4159 Fennel, Italian , see Fennel, bulb  19  Foeniculum vulgare  Mill., var. azoricum (Mill.) Thell.; 
  syn: F. azoricum  Mill. 
 
VA 4161 Fennel, Roman , see Fennel, bulb 
  Foeniculum vulgare  Mill., var. dulce (Mill.) Thell.; 
  syn: F. dulce  Mill. 
 
VA 4163 Fennel, Sweet , see Fennel, Roman 
 
VA 0381 Garlic  
  Allium sativum  L. 
 
VA 0382 Garlic, Great-headed  
  Allium ampeloprasum  L., var. ampeloprasum 
 
VA 4165 Japanese bunching onion , see Welsh onion 
 VA 0383 Kurrat  
  Allium ampeloprasum  L., var. kurrat  Schweinf. ex Krause 
 VA 0384 Leek  
  Allium porrum  L.; 
  syn: A. ampeloprasum  L., var. porrum (L.) Gay 
 
VA 4167 Multiplying onion , see Onion, Welsh 
 VA 0385 Onion, Bulb  
  Allium cepa  L. var. cepa , various cultivars 
 VA 0386 Onion, Chinese  
  Allium chinense  Don.; 
  syn : A. bakeri  Regel 
 
VA 4169 Onion, Egyptian , see Tree onion 
 VA 0387 Onion, Welsh  
  Allium fistulosum  L. 
 VA 4171 Rakkyo , see Onion, Chinese 
 
VA 0388 Shallot  
  Allium ascalonicum  L.; 
  syn: A. cepa  L., var. aggregatum  Don. 
 VA 0389 Spring onion  
  Allium cepa  L., various cultivars, a.o. White Lisbon; White Portugal 
 VA 0390 Silverskin onion  
  Allium cepa  L., var. 
 VA 0391 Tree onion  
  Allium cepa  L., var. proliferum Targioni-Tozzetti; 
  syn: A. cepa  L., var. bulbiferum  Bailey; 
  A. cepa  L., var. viviparum  (Metz.) Alef 
  20Brassica (cole or cabbage) vegetables, Head cabbages, Flowerhead brassicas 
 
Class A  
Type 2 Vegetables Group 010 Group Letter Code VB 
 
Brassica (cole or cabbage) vegetables and flowerhead brassicas are foods derived from the leafy heads, 
stems and immature inflorescences of plants belongin g to the genus Brassica of  the family Cruciferae. 
Although Kohlrabi does not comply fully with the desc ription above, for convenience and because of the 
similarity in residue behaviour the commodity is classi fied in this group. Kohlrabi  is a tuber-like enlargement 
of the stem. 
 The edible part of the crop is partly protected from pesticides applied during the growing season by outer 
leaves, or skin (Kohlrabi).  
 The entire vegetable after discarding obviously de composed or withered leaves may be consumed. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Head cabbages and Kohlrabi: 
Whole commodity as marketed, after removal of obviously decomposed or withered leaves. 
Cauliflower and broccoli: flower heads (immature inflorescence only). Brussels sprouts: “buttons” 
only. 
 
Group 010 Brassica (cole or cabbage) vegetables, Head cabbages, Flowerhead brassicas 
 
Code N0,  Commodity  
 
VB 0040 Brassica (cole or cabbage) vegetables, Head cabbages, Flowerhead brassicas  
 
VB 0041 Cabbages, Head  
  Brassica oleracea  L., convar.  capitata  L., several var. and cvs. 
 
VB 0042 Flowerhead brassicas  (includes Broccoli, Broccoli, Chinese and Cauliflower) 
 
VB 0400 Broccoli  
  Brassica oleracea  L., convar.  botrytis  L., var. italica Plenck 
 
VB 0401 Broccoli, Chinese  
  Brassica campestris  L., var. alboglabra  Bailey 
 
VB 4173 Broccoli, Sprouting , see Broccoli 
 VB 0402 Brussels sprouts  
  Brassica oleracea  L., convar. oleracea L., var. gemmifera  DC. 
 VB 4175 Cabbage , see Cabbages, Head 
 
VB 4177 Cabbage, Green , see Cabbage, Savoy 
 
VB 4179 Cabbage, Red , see Cabbages, Head 
  Brassica oleracea  L.; convar. capitata  L., var. rubra 
 
VB 4181 Cabbage, Oxhead , see Cabbages, Head 
  Brassica oleracea  L., convar. capitata L., var. alba, forma conica  
 
VB 4183 Cabbage, Pointed , see Cabbage, Oxhead 
 VB 4185 Cabbage, White , see Cabbages, Head  21  Brassica oleracea  L., convar. capitata  L., var. alba 
 VB 0403 Cabbage, Savoy , see also Cabbages, Head 
  Brassica Oleracea  L., convar. capitata  L., var. sabauda  L. 
 VB 4187 Cabbage, Yellow , see Cabbage, Savoy 
 
VB 0404 Cauliflower , see also Flowerhead brassicas 
  Brassica oleracea  L., convar. botrytis  L., var. botrytis  L., several cvs (white and 
green) 
 VB 4189 Cauliflower, Green , see Cauliflower 
 
VB 4191 Kailan , see Broccoli, Chinese 
 
VB 0405 Kohlrabi  
  Brassica oleracea  L., convar. acephala , var. gongylodes  
  22Fruiting vegetables, Cucurbits 
 
Class A  
Type 2 Vegetables Group 011 Group Letter Code VC 
 
Group 011 Fruiting vegetables, Cucurbits are derived from the immature or mature fruits of various plants, 
belonging to the botanical family Cucurbitace ae: usually these are annual vines or bushes. 
 These vegetables are fully exposed to pestic ides during the period of fruit development. 
 
The edible portion of those fruits of which the inedibl e peel is discarded before consumption is protected from 
most pesticides, by the skin or peel, except  from pesticides with a systemic action. 
 
The entire fruiting vegetable or the edible portion after discarding the inedible peel may be consumed in the 
fresh form or after processing. The entire immature fr uit of some of the fruiting vegetables species may be 
consumed, whereas only the edible portion of the mature fruit of the same species, after discarding the then 
inedible peel, is consumed.  
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity after 
removal of stems. 
 
Group 011 Fruiting vegetables, Cucurbits 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
VC 0045 Fruiting vegetables, Cucurbits 
 
VC 0046 Melons, except Watermelon  
  Several var. and cultivars of Cucumis melo  L. 
 
VC 0420 Balsam apple  
  Momordica balsamina  L. 
 
VC 0421 Balsam pear  
  Momordica charantia  L. 
 
VC 4193 Bitter cucumber , see Balsam pear 
 
VC 4195 Bitter gourd , see Balsam pear 
 VC 4197 Bitter melon , see Balsam pear 
 
VC 0422 Bottle gourd  
  Lagenaria siceraria  (Molina) Standl.; 
  syn: L. vulgaris  Ser.; L. leucantha  (Duch.) Rusby 
 VC 4199 Cantaloupe , see Melons 
  Cucumis melo  L., var. cantaloupensis  Naud. 
 VC 4201 Casaba or Casaba melon , see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
  Cucumis melo  L., var. inodorus Naud. 
 VC 0423 Chayote  
  Sechium edule  (Jacq.) Schwartz; 
  syn: Chayota edulis  Jacq. 
  23VC 4203 Christophine , see Chaoyote 
 VC 4205 Citron melon , see Watermelon 
  Citrullus lanatus  (Thunb.) Mansf., var. edulis ; 
  syn: Citrullus edulis  Pang. 
 
VC 4207 Courgette , see Squash, Summer 
 VC 0424 Cucumber  
  Cucumis sativus L.; English and forcing cucumber cultivars 
 VC 4209 Cucuzzi , see Bottle Gourd 
 
VC 4211 Cushaws , see Pumpkins 
  Mature cultivars of Cucurbita mixta  Pang. 
 
VC 0425 Gherkin  
  Cucumis sativus  L.; pickling cucumber cultivars 
 
VC 0426 Gherkin,  West Indian  
  Cucumis anguria  L. 
 
VC 0427 Loofah, Angled  
  Luffa acutangula  (L.) Roxb. 
 
VC 0428 Loofah, Smooth  
  Luffa cylindrica  (L.) M. J. Roem; 
  syn: L. aegyptiaca  Mill. 
 VC 4213 Marrow , see Squash, Summer 
  Cucurbita pepo , several cultivars 
 VC 4215 Melon, Crenshaw , see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
  Cultivar of Cucumis melo  L., var. reticulatus Naud. 
 VC 4217 Melon, Honey Ball , see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
  Cultivar of Cucumus melo  L., var. reticulatus Naud. 
 VC 4219 Melon, Honeydew , see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
  Cultivar of Winter, or White-skinned Melon 
  Cucumis melo  L., var. inodorus Naud. 
 
VC 4221 Melon, Mango , see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
  Cucumis melo  L., var. chito  Naud. 
 
VC 4223 Melon, Netted , see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
  synonym of Muskmelon, see there  
VC 4225 Melon, Oriental Pickling , see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
  Cucumis melo L., var. conomon  Mak. 
 
VC 4227 Melon, Persian , see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
  Cultivar of Cucumis melo  L., var. reticulatus  Naud. 
 
VC 4229 Melon, Pomegranate , see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
  Cucumis melo  L., var. dudaim  Naud. 
  24VC 4231 Melon, Serpent , see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
  Cucumis melo  L., var. flexuosus Naud. 
 
VC 4233 Melon, Snake , see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
  synonym of Melon, Serpent  
VC 4235 Melon, White-skinned , see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
  Cultivars of Cucumis melo  L., var . inodorus  Naud. 
 
VC 4237 Melon, Winter , see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
  synonym of Melons, White skinned, see there  
VC 4239 Muskmelon , see Subgroup Melons, except Watermelon 
  Cultivar of Cucumis melo  L., var. reticulatus Naud. 
 
VC 4241 Patisson , see Squash, White Bush 
  Cucurbita pepo  L., var. patissonina 
 
VC 0429 Pumpkins  
  Mature cultivars of Cucurbita maxima  Duch. ex Lam.; C. mixta  Pang.; C. moschata  
(Duch. ex Lam.) Duch. ex Poir. and C. pepo  L. 
 
VC 4243 Sinkwa or Sinkwa towel gourd , see Loofah, Angled 
 
VC 0430 Snake gourd  
  Trichosanthes cucumerina  L.; 
  syn: T. anguina  L. 
 
VC 4245 Sponge gourd , see Loofah, Smooth 
 
VC 4247 Squash , see Squash, Summer, and Winter squash 
 VC 0431 Squash, Summer  
  Cucurbita pepo  L., var. melopepo  Alef several cultivars, immature 
 VC 4249 Squash, White Bush , see Squash, Summer 
 
VC 4251 Vegetable spaghetti , see Pumpkins 
  Cucurbita pepo 
 
VC 4253 Vegetable sponge , see Loofah, Smooth 
 
VC 0432 
Watermelon  
  Citrullus lanatus  (Thunb.) Mansf. 
  syn: C. vulgaris  Schrad.; Colocynthis citrullus  (L.) O. Ktze. 
 
VC 4255 Wax gourd  
  Benincasa hispida  (Thunb.) Cogn.; 
  syn: B. cerifera  Savi 
 VC 4257 West Indian gherkin , see Gherkin, West Indian 
 
VC 4259 Winter melon , see Melon, Winter 
 
VC 0433 Winter squash , see also Pumpkins 
  Mature cultivars of Cucurbita maxima  Duch. ex Lam.; C. mixta  Pang.; C. moschata  
(Duch. ex Lam.) Duch. ex Poir. and C. pepo  L.  25 
VC 4261 Zucchetti , see Squash, Summer 
 
VC 4263 Zucchini , see Squash, Summer 
  26Fruiting vegetables other than Cucurbits (not including pods of leguminous vegetables, see Group 
014)  
Class A
 
Type 2 Vegetables Group 012 Group Letter Code VO 
 Group 012 Fruiting vegetables, other than Cucurbits are derived from the immature and mature fruits of 
various plants, usually annual vines or bushes. The group includes edible fungi and mushrooms, being 
comparable organs of lower plants. Many plants of this group belong to the botanical family Solanaceae. 
 
This group does not include fruits of vegetables of the botanical family Cucurbitaceae or the pods of vegetables of the Leguminosae family. 
 
The vegetables of this group are fully exposed to pe sticides applied during the period of fruit development, 
except those of which the edible portion is covered by  husks, such as sweet corn, ground cherries (Physalis 
spp.). The latter fruiting vegetables are protected from most pesticides by the husk except from pesticides 
with a systemic action.  
The entire fruiting vegetable or the edible portion after discarding husks or peels may be consumed in a fresh 
form or after processing.  
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity after 
removal of stems. Mushrooms: Whole commodity. Sweet corn and fresh corn: kernels plus cob 
without husk. 
 
Group 012 Fruiting vegetables, other than Cucurbits 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 VO 0050 Fruiting vegetables, other than Cucurbits  
 VO 0051 Peppers  
  Subgroup including Peppers, Chili and Peppers, Sweet 
 VO 4265 Alkekengi , see Ground cherries 
  Physalis alkekengi  L. 
 VO 4267 Aubergine , see Egg plant 
 
VO 4269 Bell pepper , see Peppers, Sweet 
 
VO 4271 Cape gooseberry , see Ground cherries 
  Physalis peruviana  L. 
 
VO 4273 Cherry pepper , see Peppers, Chili 
  Capsicum annuum  L., var. acumimata  Fingerh. 
 
VO 4275 Cherry tomato , see Ground cherries 
 VO 4277 Chili peppers , see Peppers, Chili 
 
VO 4279 Chinese lantern plant , see Ground cherries 
 
VO 4281 Cluster pepper , see Peppers, Chili 
  Capsicum annuum  L., var. fasciculatum  (Sturt.) Irish 
  27VO 4283 Cone pepper , see Peppers, Chili 
 VO 4285 Corn-on-the-cob , see Sweet corn (corn-on-the-cob) 
 
VO 0440 Egg plant  
  Solanum melongena  L., var. melongena  L. 
 
VO 0449 Fungi, Edible  (not including mushrooms) 
  According to Codex Stand. 38-1981: various edible species of fungi, mainly wild, 
among others Boletus edulis ; other Boletus  spp, Morchella  spp, Pleurotus 
ostreatus  
 VO 4287 Fungus “Chanterelle”,  see Fungi, Edible 
  Cantharellus cibarius  (Codex Stand. 40-1981) 
 
VO 4289 Golden berry , see Ground cherries 
  Physalis peruviana  L. 
 
VO 0441 Ground cherries  
  Physalis alkekengi  L.; Ph. ixocarpa  Brot. ex Horn.; Ph. peruviana  L. 
 
VO 4291 Husk tomato , see Ground cherries 
 VO 4293 Lady’s finger , see Okra 
 
VO 4295 Melon pear , see Pepino 
 
VO 0450 Mushrooms  
  Cultivated cultivars of Agaricus  spp. 
  syn: Psalliota spp., mainly Agaricus bisporus  (definition  
  Codex Stand. 55-1981) 
 VO 4297 Naranjilla , see Group 006 Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits - inedible peel 
 
VO 0442 Okra  
  Hibiscus esculentus  L.; 
  syn: Abelmoschus esculentus  (L.) Moench. 
 VO 4299 Paprika , see Peppers, Sweet 
 
VO 0443 Pepino  
  
Solanum muricatum  L. 
 
VO 0444 Peppers, Chili  
  Capsicum annuum  L.; several pungent cultivars 
 
VO 4301 Peppers, Long , see Peppers, Sweet 
  Capsicum annuum  L., var. longum  (D. C.) Sendt. 
 
VO 0445 Peppers, Sweet  (including pimento or pimiento) 
  Capsicum annuum , var. grossum  (L.) Sendt. and var. longum (D. C.) Sendt. 
 
VO 4303 Pimento or Pimiento , see Peppers, Sweet 
 
VO 4305 Quito Orange , see Naranjilla 
 VO 0446 Roselle   28  Hibiscus sabdariffa  L., var. sabdariffa  L. 
 VO 4307 Strawberry tomato , see Ground cherries 
 
VO 0447 Sweet corn (corn-on-the-cob), see definition in Codex Stan. 133-1981 
  Zea mays  L., var. saccharata Sturt; 
  syn: Zea mays  L., var. rugosa  Bonof. 
 VO 1275 Sweet corn  (kernels), see definition in Codex Stan. 132-1981 
 
VO 4309 Tomatillo , see Ground cherries 
  Physalis ixocarpa  Brot. ex Horn. 
 
VO 0448 Tomato  
  Lycopersicon esculentum  Mill.; 
  syn: Solanum lycopersicum  L. 
 VO 4311 Tree melon , see Pepino 
  29Leafy vegetables (including Brassica leafy vegetables) 
 
Class A  
Type 2 Vegetables Group 013 Group Letter Code VL 
 
Group 013 Leafy vegetables are foods derived from the leaves of a wide variety of edible plants, usually 
annuals or biennials. They are characterized by high surf ace : weight ratio. The leaves are fully exposed to 
pesticides applied during the growing season.  
The entire leaf may be consumed, either fresh or after processing or household cooking. 
 Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity as usually 
marketed, after removal of obviously decomposed or withered leaves. 
 
Group 013 Leafy vegetables (including Brassica leafy vegetables) 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 VL 0053 Leafy vegetables  
 
VL 0054 Brassica leafy vegetables  
  Brassica  spp. 
 
VL 0460 Amaranth  
  among others Amaranthus dubius  Mart. ex Thell.; A. cruentus  L.; A. tricolor  L., 
several var. 
 
VL 4313 Amsoi , see Indian Mustard 
 
VL 4315 Arrugula , see Rucola 
 VL 0421 Balsam pear leaves  
  Momordica charantia  L. 
 VL 4317 Beet leaves , see Chard 
 
VL 0461 Betel leaves  
  Piper betle  L. 
 
VL 4319 Bitter cucumber leaves , see Balsam pear leaves 
 
VL 4321 Blackjack  
  Bidens pilosa  L. 
 
VL 4323 Bledo , see Amaranth 
 VL 4325 Borecole , see Kale, curly 
 
VL 0462 Box thorn  
  Lycium chinense  Mill. 
 
VL 4327 Broccoli raab  
  similar to Turnip greens, see there 
  Brassica campestris  L., ruvo group 
 VL 0463 Cassava leaves   30  Manihot esculenta  Crantz 
 VL 4329 Celery cabbage , see Chinese cabbage 
 
VL 4331 Celery mustard , see Pak-choi 
 
VL 0464 Chard  
  Beta vulgaris  L., var. vulgaris ; 
  syn: B. vulgaris  L., var. cicla L. 
 
VL 0465 Chervil  
  Anthriscus cerefolium  (L.) Hoffmann 
 
VL 0469 Chicory leaves  (green and red cultivars) 
  Cichorium intybus  L., var. foliosum  Hegi 
 
VL 0467 Chinese cabbage , (type Pe-tsai) 
  Brassica pekinensis  (Lour.) Ruprecht 
  syn: B. campestris  L., ssp pekinensis  (Lour.) Olson 
 VL 0468 Choisum  
  Brassica campestris  L., var. parachinensis  (Bailey) Sinsk. 
 VL 4332 Collard , see Kale 
 
VL 0470 Corn salad  
  Valerianella locusta  (L.) Laterrade; 
  syn: V. olitoria  Poll. 
 VL 0510 Cos lettuce  
  Lactuca sativa  L., var. romana  
  L. sativa  L.; var. longifolia 
 
VL 4333 Cowslip , (American english) see Marsh marigold 
  Calltha palustris  L. 
 
VL 0472 Cress, Garden  
  Lepidium sativum  L. 
 
VL 4335 
Crisphead lettuce , see Lettuce, Head 
 VL 4337 Curly Kale , see Kale, curly 
 
VL 4339 Cutting lettuce , see Lettuce, Leaf 
 
VL 0474 Dandelion  
  Taraxacum officinale  Weber 
 
VL 0475 Dock  
  Rumex  spp.; also Rumex hybrids 
 
VL 0476 Endive  
  Cichorium endivia  L. 
 
VL 4341 Endive, broad or plain leaved , see Endive 
  Cichorium endivia  L., var. latifolium  Lamarck 
  31VL 4343 Endive, curled , see Endive 
  Cichorium endivia  L., var. crispum  Lamarck 
 
VL 4345 Fennel , see Group 027 Herbs 
 VL 4347 Fennel, Bulb , see Group 009 Bulb vegetables 
 
VL 4349 Garden cress , see Cress, Garden 
 
VL 0477 Goosefoot  
  Chenopodium  spp. 
 
VL 4351 Gow Kee , see Box thorn 
 VL 0269 Grape leaves  
  Vitis vinifera  L. 
 VL 0478 Indian mustard  
  Brassica juncea  (L.) Czern. & Coss. 
 VL 4353 Jamaican sorrel , see Roselle leaves 
 
VL 0479 Japanese greens , various species, a.o. 
  Chrysanthemum coronarium  L.; Turnip greens (see there) 
  Mizuma, Indian Mustard and Komatsuna 
 VL 0480 Kale  (including among others: Collards, Curly kale, Scotch kale, thousand-headed kale; 
not including Marrow-stem kale, no. AV 1052, see Group 052: Miscellaneous 
fodder and forage crops, page 108) 
  Brassica oleracea  L., convar. acephala  (D. C.) Alef., var. acephala  
 
VL 4355 Kale, curly , see Kale 
  Brassica oleracea  L., convar. acephala  (D. C.) Alef., var. sabellica  L. 
 
VL 0507 Kangkung  
  Ipomoea aquatica  Forsk.; 
  syn: I. reptans  Poir. 
 VL 0481 Komatsuma  
  Brassica pervirides  H. L. Bail. 
 VL 4357 Lambs lettuce , see Corn salad 
 
VL 0482 Lettuce, Head  
  Lactuca sativa
 L., var. capitata  
 
VL 0483 Lettuce, Leaf  
  Lactuca sativa  L., var. crispa  L.; 
  syn: L. sativa , var. foliosa  
 VL 4359 Lettuce, Red , see Lettuce, Head 
  Red cultivar of Lactuca sativa , var. capitata  
 VL 0484 Mallow  
  Malva verticillata  L.; syn: M. crispa  L.; M. mohileviensis  Graebn., M. pamiroalaica  
Ilj. and M. sylvestris  L. 
  32VL 0471 Marsh marigold  
  Caltha palustris  L. 
 
VL 4361 Matrimony vine , see Box thorn 
 VL 0485 Mustard greens  
  among others Brassica juncea  (L.) Czern & Coss ssp. juncea  
 VL 4363 Mustard, Indian , see Indian Mustard 
 
VL 4364 Mustard spinach , see Komatsuma 
 
VL 0486 New Zealand spinach  
  Tetragonia tetragonioides  (Pallas) O. Kuntze; 
  syn: T. expansa  Murr. 
 
VL 0487 Nightshade, Black  
  Solanum nigrum  L. 
 
VL 4365 Namenia , see Turnip greens 
 
VL 0488 Orach  
  Atriplex hortensis  L. 
 
VL 0466 Pak-choi or Paksoi  
  Brassica sinensis  L.; 
  syn: B. campestris , ssp chinensis  (L.) Makino 
 
VL 4367 Pak-tsai , see Chinese cabbage, (type Pe-tsai) 
 
VL 4368 Pak-tsoi or Pak-soi , see Pak-choi or Paksoi 
 VL 0337 Papaya leaves  
  Carica papaya  L. 
 VL 0489 Pepper leaves  
  Piper umbellatum  L. (Asia); P. auritum  H. B. & K.; 
  P. sanctum  (Miq.) Schlecht., both Centr. and S. America 
 
VL 0490 Plantain leaves  
  Plantago major  L. 
 
VL 4369 Poke-berry leaves , see Pokeweed 
 
VL 0491 Pokeweed  
  Phytolacca americana  L.; 
  syn: P. decandra L.; P. rivinoides  H. et B. 
 
VL 0492 Purslane  
  Portulaca oleracea  L., ssp. sativa  (Haw) Celak. 
 
VL 0493 Purslane, Winter  
  Claytonia perfoliata  Donn ex Willd.; 
  syn: Montia perfoliata  Howell 
 
VL 0494 Radish leaves  (including Radish tops) 
  Raphanus sativus  L., several varieties  33 
VL 0495 Rape greens  
  Brassica napus  L. 
 
VL 4371 Red-leaved chicory , see Chicory leaves 
 
VL 4372 Rocket salad , see Rucola 
 VL 4374 Roquette , see Rucola 
 
VL 0446 Roselle leaves  
  Hibiscus sabdariffa  L. 
 
VL 0496 Rucola  
  Eruca vesicaria  (L.) Cav. ssp sativa  Mill.  
  E. sativa  L. 
 VL 0497 Rutabaga greens  
  Brassica napobrassica  (L.) Mill.; 
  syn: B. napus  L., var. napobrassica  (L.) Rchb. 
 
VL 0498 Salsify leaves  
  Tragopogon porrifolium  L. 
 
VL 0499 Sea kale  
  Crambe maritima  L. 
 
VL 0500 Senna leaves  
  Cassia senna  L.; 
  syn: C. acutifolia  Del. 
 
VL 4373 Silver beet , see Chard 
  Beta vulgaris  L.; var. flaveseens 
 
VL 4388 Sorrel, Jamaican , see Roselle leaves 
 
VL 0501 Sowthistle  
  Sonchus oleraceus  L. 
 
VL 0502 Spinach  
  Spinacia oleracea  L. 
 
VL 4375 Spinach beet
, see Chard 
  Beta vulgaris  L.; var. vulgaris  
 
VL 0503 Spinach, Indian  
  Basella alba  L.; 
  syn: B. rubra  L. 
 
VL 4377 Sugar loaf , see Chicory leaves 
 
VL 0508 Sweet potato, leaves  
  Ipomoea batatas  (L.) Poir. 
 
VL 4379 Swiss chard , see Chard 
 VL 0504 Tannia leaves   34  Xanthosoma sagittifolium  (L.) Schott; 
  syn: X. edule  (Mey) Schott; X. xanthorrhizon  (Jacq.); 
  C. Koch; Arum sagittaefolium  L. 
 
VL 0505 Taro leaves  
  Colocasia esculenta  (L.) Schott 
 
VL 4381 Tendergreen , see Turnip greens 
 
VL 4383 Tsai shim , see Choisum 
 VL 4385 Tsoi sum , see Choisum 
 
VL 0506 Turnip greens  
  Brassica rapa  L., var. rapa;  
  syn: B. campestris  L., var. rapifera Metz. 
 VL 4387 Vine spinach , see Spinach, Indian 
 
VL 0473 Watercress  
  Nasturtium officinale  R. Br. and a hybrid of N. officinalis  R. Br. x N. microphyllum  
(Boenningh.) Rchb. 
 VL 4389 Water spinach , see Kangkung 
 
VL 4391 Yautia leaves , see Tannia leaves 
  35Legume vegetables 
 
Class A  
Type 2 Vegetables Group 014 Group Letter Code VP 
 
Group 014. Legume vegetables are derived from t he succulent seed and immature pods of leguminous 
plants commonly known as beans and peas. 
 Pods are fully exposed to pesticides during the growin g season, whereas the succulent seed is protected 
within the pod from most pesticides, except pesticides with systemic action.  
 The succulent forms may be consumed as whole pods or as the shelled product. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity, unless 
otherwise specified. 
 
Group 014 Legume vegetables 
 
Code No,  Commodity  
 VP 0060 Legume vegetables  
 VP 0061 Beans, except broad bean and soya bean  (green pods and immature seeds) 
  Phaseolus  spp. 
 VP 0062 Beans, shelled  
  (succulent = immature seeds) 
 VP 0063 Peas  (pods and succulent = immature seeds) 
  Pisum  spp.; Vigna  spp. 
 VP 0064 Peas, shelled  (succulent seeds) 
  Pisum  spp.; Vigna  spp. 
 VP 4393 Angola pea  (immature seed), see Pigeon pea 
 
VP 4395 Asparagus bean  (pods), see Yard-long bean 
 
VP 4397 Asparagus pea  (pods), see Goa bean 
 VP 0520 Bambara groundnut  (immature seeds) 
  Voandzeia subterranea  (L.) Thou. 
 VP 0521 Black gram  (green pods) 
  Phaseolus mungo  L.; 
  syn: Vigna mungo  (L.) Hepper 
 
VP 4399 Bonavist bean  (young pods and immature seeds), see Hyacinth bean 
 VP 0522 Broad bean  (green pods and immature seeds) 
  Vicia faba  L. subsp. eu-faba , var. major  Harz and var. minor  Beck. 
 VP 0523 Broad bean, shelled  (succulent) (= immature seeds) 
 
VP 4401 Butter bean  (immature pods), see Lima bean 
  36VP 4402 Cajan pea  (young green seeds), see Pigeon pea 
 VP 4404 Catjang cowpea  (immature pods and green seeds), see Cowpea 
  Vigna unguiculata  (L.) Walp.; 
  syn: Dolichos catjang  Burm.; D. unguiculatus  L. 
 
VP 0524 Chick-pea  (green pods) 
  Cicer arietinum L.  
VP 0525 Cluster bean  (young pods) 
  Cyamopsis tetragonoloba  (L.) Taub; 
  syn: C. psoralioides  DC. 
 
VP 0526 Common bean  (pods and/or immature seeds) 
  Phaseolus vulgaris  L., several cultivars 
 
VP 0527 Cowpea  (immature pods) 
  Vigna unguiculata  L., Cv-group unguiculata  
 
VP 4403 Dwarf bean  (immature pods and/or seeds), see Common bean 
 
VP 4405 Edible-podded pea , see Podded pea 
 VP 4407 Fava bean  (green pods and immature beans), see Broad bean 
 
VP 4409 Field bean  (green pods), see Common bean 
 
VP 4411 Flageolet  (fresh beans), see Common bean 
 VP 4413 Four-angled bean  (immature pods), see Goa bean 
 
VP 4415 French bean  (immature pods and seeds), see Common bean 
 
VP 4417 Garbanzos , see Chick-pea 
 VP 0528 Garden pea  (young pods) (= succulent, immature seeds) 
  Pisum sativum  L., subsp. hortense  (Neilr.) A. et G.; 
  syn: P. sativum  L., subsp. sativum  L. 
 
VP 0529 Garden pea , shelled (succulent seeds) 
  for scientific name see above  
VP 0530 Goa bean  (immature pods) 
  Psophocarpus tetragonolobus  (L.) DC. 
 
VP 4419 Gram
 (green pods), see Chick-pea 
 VP 4421 Green bean  (green pods and immature seeds), see Common bean 
 
VP 4423 Green gram  (green pods), see Mung bean 
 
VP 4425 Guar  (young pods), see Cluster bean 
 VP 4427 Haricot bean  (green pods, and/or immature seeds), see Common bean 
 
VP  4429 Horse bean  (green pods and/or immature seeds), see Broad bean 
  37VP 0531 Hyacinth bean  (young pods, immature seeds) 
  Dolichos lablab  L.; 
  syn: Lablab niger  Medik; L. vulgaris  Savi 
 
VP 0532 Jack bean  (young pods, immature seeds) 
  Canavalia ensiformis  (L.) DC. 
 
VP 4431 Kidney bean  (pods and/or immature seeds), see Common bean 
 
VP 4433 Lablab  (young pods; immature seeds), see Hyacinth bean 
 VP 0533 Lentil  (young pods) 
  Lens esculenta  Moench.; 
  syn: L. culinaris  Medik; Ervum lens  L. 
 
VP 0534 Lima bean  (young pods and/or immature beans) 
  Phaseolus lunatus  L.; 
  syn: Ph. limensis  Macf.; Ph. inamoenus  L. 
 
VP 0545 Lupin  
  Lupinus  ssp, sweet spp., varieties and cult ivars with a low alkaloid content 
 
VP 4435 Mangetout or Mangetout pea , see Podded pea 
 
VP 4436 Manila bean  (immature pods), see Goa bean 
 VP 0535 Mat bean  (green pods, mature, fresh seeds) 
  Phaseolus aconitifolius  Jacq.; 
  syn: Ph. trilobus  Ait; Vigna aconitifolius  (Jacq.) Verde. 
 
VP 4437 Moth bean , see Mat bean 
 VP 0536 Mung bean  (green pods) 
  Phaseolus aureus  Roxb; 
  syn: Vigna radiata  (L.) Wilczek, var. radiata ; V. aureus  (Roxb.) Hepper 
 
VP 4439 Navy bean  (young pods and/or immature seeds), see Common bean 
 VP 4441 Pea, see Garden pea 
 
VP 4443 Pigeon bean  (green pods and immature seeds), see Broad bean 
  Vicia faba  L., subsp. eu-faba , var. minor Beck 
 
VP 0537 Pigeon pea  (green pods and/or young green seeds) 
  Cajanus cajan  (L.) Millsp.; 
  syn: C. indicus  Spreng. 
 VP 0538 Podded pea  (young pods) 
  Pisum sativum  L., subsp. sativum  var. axiphium ; P. sativum  L., subsp. sativum , var. 
sacharatum  
 VP 4447 Red gram  (green pods and/or young green seeds), see Pigeon pea 
 VP 0539 Rice bean  (young pods) 
  Vigna umbellata  (Thunb.) Ohwi eg Ohashi; 
  syn: V. calcarata  (Roxb.) Kurz; Phaseolus calcaratus  Roxb. 
  38VP 4449 Runner bean  (green pods and seeds), see Common bean 
 VP 0540 Scarlet runner bean  (pods and seeds) 
  Phaseolus coccineus  L.; 
  syn: Ph. multiflorus  Willd. 
 
VP 4451 Sieva bean  (young pods and/or green fresh beans), see Lima bean 
 VP 4453 Snap bean  (young pods), see Common bean 
 
VP 0541 Soya bean  (immature seeds) 
  Glycine max  (L.) Merr.; 
  syn: G. soja  Sieb. & Succ.; G. hispida  (Moench) Maxim.; Soja max  (L.) Piper 
 VP 4455 Soybean , see Soya bean 
 
VP 4457 Sugar pea  (young pods), see Podded pea 
  Pisum sativum L., subsp. sativum , var. sacharatum  
 
VP 0542 Sword bean  (young pods and bean) 
  Canavalia gladiata  (Jacq.) DC. 
 
VP 4459 Urd bean  (green pods), see Black gram 
 
VP 4461 Winged bean  (immature pods), see Goa bean 
 VP 0543 Winged pea  (young pods) 
  Tetragonolobus purpureus  Moench; 
  syn: Lotus tetragonolobus  L. 
 
VP 4463 Wrinkled pea , see Garden pea 
  Pisum sativum  L., convar. medullare  
 
VP 0544 Yard-long bean  (pods) 
  Vigna unguiculata  (L.) Walp, Cv-group sesquipedalis  39Pulses 
 
Class A  
Type 2 Vegetables Group 015 Group Letter Code VD 
 
Group 015. Pulses are derived from the mature seeds, naturally or artificially dried, of leguminous plants 
known as beans (dry) and peas (dry).  
 The seeds in the pods are protected fr4om most pest icides applied during the growing season except 
pesticides which show a systemic action. the dri ed beans and peas however are often exposed to post 
harvest treatments.  
The dry pulses are consumed after processing or household cooking.  
 Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity. 
 
Group 015 Pulses 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 VD 0070 Pulses  
 VD 0071 Beans  (dry) 
  Phaseolus  spp.; several species and cultivars 
 VD 0072 Peas  (dry) 
  Pisum spp.; Vigna  spp. 
 VD 0560 Adzuki bean  (dry) 
  Phaseolus angularis  (Willd.) Wight; 
  syn: Vigna angularis  (Willd.) Ohwi & Ohashi 
 
VD 4465 Angola pea , see Pigeon pea 
 VD 0520 Bambara groundnut  (dry seed) 
  Vigna subterranea  (L.) Verde.; 
  syn: Voandzeia subterranea  (L.) Thou. 
 
VD 4467 Black-eyed pea , see Cowpea 
 VD 0521 Black gram  (dry) 
  Phaseolus mungo  L.; 
  syn: Vigna mungo  (L.) Hepper 
 
VD 4469 Bonavist bean , see Hyacinth bean 
 VD 0523 Broad bean  (dry) 
  Vicia faba  L, subsp. eu-faba , var. major Harz. and var. minor  Beck 
 VD 4470 Butter bean , see Lima bean 
 
VD 4471 Cajan pea , see Pigeon pea 
 
VD 0524 Chick-pea  (dry) 
  Cicer arietinum  L. 
  40VD 0526 Common bean  (dry) 
  Phaseolus vulgaris  L. 
 
VD 0527 Cowpea  (dry) 
  Vigna unguiculata  (L.) Walp; 
  syn: V. sinensis  (L.) Savi ex Hassk.; Dolichos sinensis  L. 
 
VD 4473 Dwarf bean  (dry), see Common bean (dry) 
 
VD 4475 Fava bean  (dry), see Broad bean (dry) 
 VD 4477 Field bean  (dry), see Common bean (dry) 
 
VD 0561 Field pea  (dry) 
  Pisum sativum  L., subsp. arvense  (L.) A. et G.; 
  syn: Pisum arvense  L. 
 VD 4479 Flageolet  (dry), see Common bean (dry) 
 
VD 4481 French bean , see Group 014: Legume vegetables 
 
VD 4483 Geocarpa groundnut  or Geocarpa bean , see Kersting’s groundnut 
 VD 4485 Garden pea , see Group 014: Legume vegetables 
 
VD 4487 Goa bean , see Group 014: Legume vegetables 
 
VD 4489 Gram  (dry), see Chick-pea (dry) 
 VD 4491 Green beans , see Group 014: Legume vegetables 
 
VD 4493 Green gram  (dry), see Mung bean (dry) 
 
VD 4495 Groundnut , see Peanut, Group 023: Oilseed 
 VD 4497 Haricot bean , see Common bean, Group 014: Legume vegetables 
 
VD 4499 Horse bean  (dry), see Broad bean (dry) 
 
VD 0562 Horse gram  
  Dolichos uniflorus  Lam.; 
  syn: D. biflorus  auct. non L. 
 
VD 0531 Hyacinth bean  (dry) 
  Lablab niger  Medik; 
  syn: 
Dolichos lablab  L.; Lablab vulgaris  Savi. 
 VD 4501 Jack bean , see Group 014: Legume vegetables 
 
VD 0563 Kersting’s groundnut  
  Macrostyloma geocarpum  (Harms) Marcechal & Baudet; 
  syn: Kerstingiella geocarpa  Harms.; Voandzeia poissoinii  Chev. 
 VD 4503 Kidney bean  (dry), see Common bean (dry) 
 
VD 4505 Lablab  (dry), see Hyacinth bean (dry) 
  41VD 0533 Lentil  (dry) 
  Lens esculenta  Moench; 
  syn: L. culinaris  Medik; Ervum lens  L. 
 
VD 0534 Lima bean  (dry) 
  Phaseolus lunatus  L.; 
  syn: Ph. limensis  Macf.; Ph. inamoenus  L. 
 VD 0545 Lupin  (dry) 
  Lupinus spp., sweet spp. varieties and cultivars with a low alkaloid content 
 VD 0535 Mat bean  (dry) 
  Phaseolus aconitifolius  Jacq. 
 VD 4507 Moth bean  (dry), see Mat bean (dry) 
 
VD 0536 Mung bean  (dry) 
  Phaseolus aureus  Roxb; 
  syn: Vigna radiata  (L.) Wilczek, var. radiata ; V. aureus  (Roxb.) Hepper 
 VD 4509 Navy bean  (dry), see Common bean (dry) 
 
VD 4511 Pea (dry), see Field pea (dry) 
 
VD 0537 Pigeon pea  (dry) 
  Cajanus cajan  (L.) Millsp.; 
  syn: C. indicus  Spreng. 
 
VD 4513 Red gram  (dry), see Pigeon pea (dry) 
 
VD 0539 Rice bean  (dry) 
  Vigna umbellata  (Thunb.) Ohwi & Ohashi; 
  syn: V. calcarata  (Roxb.) Kurz; Phaseolus calcaratus  Roxb. 
 
VD 4515 Runner bean , see Common bean, Group 014: Legume vegetables 
 
VD 4517 Scarlet runner bean , see Group 014: Legume vegetables 
 VD 4519 Sieva bean  (dry), see Lima bean (dry) 
 
VD 0541 Soya bean  (dry) 
  
Glycine max  (L.) Merr.; 
  syn: G. soja  Sieb. & Zucc.; G. hispida  (Moench) Maxim.; Soja max  (L.) Piper 
 VD 4521 Soybean  (dry), see Soya bean (dry) 
 
VD 0564 Tepary bean  (dry) 
  Phaseolus acutifolius  Gray, var. latifolius Freem. 
 
VD 4523 Urd bean  (dry), see Black gram (dry) 
 
VD 4525 Wrinkled pea  (dry), see Field pea (dry) 
  42Root and tuber vegetables 
 
Class A  
Type 2 Vegetables Group 016 Group Letter Code VR 
 
Group 016. Root and tuber vegetables are the starchy enlarged solid roots, tubers, corms or rhizomes, 
mostly subterranean, of various species of plants, mostly annuals. 
 The underground location protects the edible portion fr om pesticides applied to the aerial parts of the crop 
during the growing season; however the commodities in this group are exposed to pesticide residues from 
soil treatments.  
The entire vegetable may be consumed in t he form of fresh or processed foods. 
 Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity after 
removing tops. Remove adhering soil (e.g. by rinsi ng in running water or by gentle brushing of the 
dry commodity). 
 
Group 016 Root and tuber vegetables 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
VR 0075 Root and tuber vegetables  
 
VR 4527 Achira , see Canna, edible 
 
VR 0570 Alocasia  
  Alocasia macrorrhiza  (L.) Schott; 
  A. indica  (Roxb.) Schott 
 
VR 0571 Arracacha  
  Arracacia xanthorrhiza  Bancr.; 
  syn: A. esculenta  DC. 
 VR 0572 Arrowhead  
  Sagittaria sagittifolia  L.; S. sagittifolia  L., var. sinensis  Sims; 
  S. japonica  Hort.; S. latifolia  Willd.; 
  S. trifolia  L.; S. trifolia  L., var. edulis  Ohwi 
 
VR 0573 Arrowroot  
  Maranta arundinacea  L.; several cultivars 
 
VR 0574 Beetroot  
  Beta vulgaris  L., var. conditiva  
 
VR 4529 Black salsify , see Scorzonera 
 
VR 0575 Burdock, greater or edible  
  Arctium lappa  L.; 
  syn: Lappa officinalis  All.; L. major  Gaertn. 
 
VR 0576 Canna, edible  
  Canna edulis  Ker. 
 
VR 0577 Carrot  
  Daucus carota  L.  43 
VR 0463 Cassava  
  Manihot esculenta  Crantz; 
  syn: M. aipi  Pohl; M. ultissima  Pohl; M. dulcis  Pax; M. palmata  Muell.-Arg. 
 VR 4531 Cassava, Bitter , see Cassava 
  Manihot esculenta  Crantz, bitter cultivars 
 VR 4533 Cassava, Sweet , see Cassava 
  Manihot esculenta  Crantz, sweet cultivars 
 VR 0578 Celeriac  
  Apium graveolens  L., var. rapaceum  (Mill.) Gaudin 
 VR 0423 Chayote root  
  Sechium edule  (Jacq.) Swartz 
 VR 0579 Chervil, Turnip-rooted  
  Chaerophyllum bulbosum  L. 
 VR 0469 Chicory, roots  
  Cichorum intybus  L. var. foliosum  hegi and var. sativum  Lam. & DC. 
 VR 4535 Chinese radish , see Radish, Japanese 
 
VR 4537 Christophine , see Chayote root 
 
VR 4581 Chufa , see Tiger nut 
 VR 4539 Cocoyam , see Tannia and Taro 
 
VR 44541 Dasheen , see Taro 
 
VR 4543 Daikon , see Radish, Japanese 
 VR 4545 Eddoe , see Taro 
  Colocasia esculenta  L., var. antiquorum  (Schott), Hubbard & Rehder; 
  syn: C. esculenta , var. globifera  Engl. & Krause 
 
VR 0581 Galangal, Greater  
  Languas galanga  (L.) Stuntz; 
  syn: 
Alpinia galanga  Sw. 
 
VR 0582 Galangal, Lesser  
  Languas officinarum  (Hance) Farwell; 
  syn: Alpinia galanga  Sw. 
 VR 4547 Globe artichoke , see Group 017: Artichoke Globe, Stalk and stem vegetables 
 
VR 0530 Goa bean root  
  Psophocarpus tetragonolobus  (L.) DC. 
 
VR 4549 Gruya , see Canna, edible 
 
VR 0583 Horseradish  
  Armoracia rusticana  (Gaertn.) M. et Sch.; 
  syn: Cochlearia armoracia  L.; Armoracia lapathifolia  Gilib.  44 
VR 0584 Japanese artichoke  
  Stachys sieboldii  Miq. 
 
VR 0585 Jerusalem artichoke  
  Helianthus tuberosus  L. 
 
VR 4551 Jicama , see Yam bean 
 
VR 4553 Leren , see Topee Tambu 
 VR 4555 Manioc , see Cassava, bitter 
 
VR 0586 Oca 
  Oxalis tuberosa  Mol. 
 
VR 4557 Oyster plant , see Salsify 
 
VR 0587 Parsley, Turnip-rooted  
  Petroselinum crispum  (Mill.) Nyman ex A.W. Hill var. tuberosum  
 
VR 0588 Parsnip  
  Pastinaca sativa  L. 
 
VR 0589 Potato  
  Solanum tuberosum  L. 
 
VR 4559 Potato yam , see Yam bean 
 VR 4561 Queensland arrowroot , see Canna, edible 
 
VR 0494 Radish  
  Raphanus sativus  L., subvar. radicola Pers. 
 
VR 0590 Radish, Black  
  Raphanus sativus  L., subvar. niger  Pers. 
 
VR 0591 Radish, Japanese  
  Raphanus sativus  L., var. longipinnatus  Bailey 
 
VR 0592 Rampion roots  
  Campanula rapunculus  L. 
 
VR 4563 Rutabaga , see Swede 
 
VR 4564 Red beet , see Beetroot 
 VR 0498 Salsify  
  Tragopogon porrifolius  L. 
 VR 4565 Salsify, Black , see Scorzonera 
 
VR 0593 Salsify, Spanish  
  Scolymus hispanicus  L. 
 
VR 0594 Scorzonera  
  Scorzonera hispanica  L.  45 
VR 0595 Skirrit or Skirret  
  Sium sisarum  L. 
 
VR 0596 Sugar beet  
  Beta vulgaris  L., var. sacharifera ; 
  syn: B. vulgaris  L. var. altissima 
 VR 0497 Swede  
  Brassica napus  L., var. napobrassica  (L.) Reichenbach 
 VR 0508 Sweet potato  
  Ipomoea batatas  (L.) Poir 
 VR 4567 Tanier , see Tannia 
 
VR 0504 Tannia  
  Xanthosoma sagittifolium  (L.) Schott 
 
VR 4569 Tapioca , see Cassava 
 
VR 0505 Taro  
  Colocasia esculenta  (L.) Schott, var. esculenta  
 
VR 0580 Tiger nut  
  Cyperus esculentus  L. 
 
VR 0598 Topee tambu  
  Calathea allouia  (Aubl.) Lindl. 
 
VR 4571 Turnip , see Swede 
 VR 0506 Turnip, Garden  
  Brassica rapa  L., var. rapa ; 
  syn: B. campestris  L., var. rapifera  
 
VR 4573 Turnip, Swedish , see Swede 
 VR 0599 Ullucu  
  Ullucus tuberosus  Caldas 
 VR 0600 Yams  
  
Dioscorea  L.; several species 
 VR 4575 Yam, Cush-cush , see Yams 
  Dioscorea trifida  L. 
 VR 4577 Yam, Eight-months , see Yam, White Guinea 
 
VR 4579 Yam, Greater , see Yams 
  Dioscorea alata  L. 
 
VR 4583 Yam, Twelve-months , see Yam, Yellow Guinea 
 
VR 4585 Yam, White , see Yam, White Guinea 
 VR 4587 Yam, White Guinea , see Yams  46  Dioscorea rotundata  Poir. 
 VR 4589 Yam, Yellow , see Yam, Yellow Guinea 
 
VR 4591 Yam, Yellow Guinea , see Yams 
  Dioscorea cayenensis  Lam. 
 
VR 0601 Yam bean  
  Pachyrhizus erosus  (L.) Urban; 
  syn: P. angulatus  Rich. ex DC.; P. bulbosus  (L.) Kurz; Dolichos erosus  L. 
 VR 4593 Yautia , see Tannia 
  47Stalk and stem vegetables 
 
Class A  
Type 2 Vegetables Group 017 Group Letter Code VS 
 
Group 017. Stalk and stem vegetables are the edible stalks,  leaf stems or immature shoots, from a variety of 
annual or perennial plants. Although not actually belon ging to this group, globe artichoke (the immature 
flowerhead) of the family Compositae is included in this group.  
Depending upon the part of the crop used for cons umption and the growing practices, stalk and stem 
vegetables are exposed, in varying degrees to pesticides applied during the growing season. 
 
Stalk and stem vegetables may be consumed in whole or in part and in the form of fresh, dried or processed 
foods.  
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity as 
marketed after removal of obviously decomposed or  withered leaves. Rhubarb, leafstems only: globe 
artichoke, flowerhead only, celery and asparagus, remove adhering soil. 
 
Group 017 Stalk and stem vegetables 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
VS 0078 Stalk and stem vegetables  
 VS 0620 Artichoke, globe  
  Cynara scolymus  L. 
 VS 0621 Asparagus  
  Asparagus officinalis  L. 
 VS 0622 Bamboo shoots  
  Bambusa vulgaris  Schrd. ex Wendland.; Dendrocalamus strictus  (Roxb.) Nees; 
Gigantochloa verticilliata  (Willd.) Munro 
 
VS 0623 Cardoon  
  Cynara cardunculus  L. 
 
VS 0624 Celery  
  Apium graveolens  L., var. dulce  
 
VS 4595 Celery leaves , see Group 027: Herbs 
 VS 0625 Celtuce  
  Lactuca sativa  L., var. angustina  Irish; 
  syn: L. sativa  L., var. asparagina  Bailey 
 
VS 0626 Palm hearts  
  among others Raphia  spp.; Cocus nucifera  L.; Borassus aethiopicum  Mart .; 
Salacca edilis  Reinw. 
 
VS 0627 Rhubarb  
  Rheum rhaponticum  L. 
 
VS 0469 Witloof chicory (sprouts)  
  Cichorium intybus  L., var. foliosum  Hegi; green, red and white cultivars  48TYPE 3 GRASSES 
 
Grasses are herbaceous annual and perennial monoco tyledonous plants of diff erent kinds, cultivated 
extensively for their ears (heads) of starchy seeds used directly for the production of food. Grasses used for 
animal feed are classified under Class C: Primary Animal feed commodities, Group 051.  
The plants are fully exposed to pesticides applied during the growing season. 
  Cereal grains  
Class A
 
Type 3 Grasses Group 020 Group Letter Code GC 
 
Group 020. Cereal grains are derived from the ears (head s) of starchy seeds produc ed by a variety of plants, 
primarily of the grass family (Gramineae). 
 Buckwheat, a dicotyledonous crop belonging to the botanical family Polygonaceae and two Chenopodium 
species, belonging to the botanical family Chenopodiaceae are included in this group, because of similarities 
in size and type of the seed, residue pattern and the use of the commodity.  
The edible seeds are protected to varying degrees fr om pesticides applied during the growing season by 
husks. Husks are removed before processing and/or consumption.  
Cereal grains are often exposed to pos t-harvest treatment with pesticides. 
 Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity. Fresh corn 
and sweet corn: kernels plus cob without husk. (For the latter see Group 012 Fruiting vegetables, 
other than Cucurbits). 
 For Fodders and straw of cereals, see Class C, Type 11 Group 051 
 
Group 020 Cereal grains 
 
Code No.
 Commodity  
 
GC 0080 Cereal grains  
  Seeds of gramineous  plants as listed below, and Buckwheat and Chenopodium  
spp. as listed 
 GC 0081  Cereal grains , except Buckwheat, Cañihua and Quinoa 
 
GC 4597 Acha , see Hungry Rice 
 
GC 4599 Adlay , see Job’s Tears 
 GC 4601 African millet , see Millet, Finger 
 
GC 0640 Barley  
  Hordeum vulgare  L.; 
  syn: H. sativum  Pers. 
 GC 4603 Brown-corn millet , see Millet, Common 
 
GC 0641 Buckwheat  
  Fagopyrum esculentum  Moench;  49  syn: F. sagittatum  Gilib. 
 GC 4607 Bulrush millet , see Millet, Bulrush 
 
GC 0642 Cañihua  
  Chenopodium pallidicaule  Aellen 
 
GC 4609 Cat-tail millet , see Millet, Bulrush 
 
GC 4611 Chicken corn , see Sorghum 
  Sorghum drummondii  (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase 
 
GC 4613 Corn , see Maize 
 GC 4615 Corn-on-the-cob  (Codex Stand. 133-1981), see Fruiting vegetables (other than 
Cucurbits), Group 012 
 GC 4617 Corn, whole kernel  (Codex Stand. 133-1981), see Fruiting vegetables (other than 
Cucurbits), Group 012: Sweet corn (kernels) 
 GC 4619 Dari seed , see Sorghum 
 
GC 4621 Durra , see Sorghum 
  ssp. Sorghum durra  (Forsk.) Stapf. 
 
GC 4623 Durum wheat , see Wheat 
  ssp. Triticum durum  Desf. 
 
GC 4625 Emmer , see Wheat 
  ssp. Triticum dicoccum  Schubl. 
 
GC 4627 Feterita , see Sorghum 
  ssp. Sorghum caudatum  Stapf. 
 
GC 4629 Finger millet , see Millet, Finger 
 
GC 4631 Fonio , see Hungry Rice 
 GC 4633 Foxtail millet , see Millet, Foxtail 
 
GC 4635 Fundi , see Hungry Rice 
 
GC 4637 Guinea corn , see Sorghum 
  spp. Sorghum guineense  Stapf. 
 
GC 4639 Hog millet , see Millet, Common 
 GC 0643 Hungry rice  
  Digitaria exilis  Stapf.; D. iburua Stapf. 
 GC 0644 Job’s tears
 
  Coix lacryma-jobi  L. 
 GC 4641 Kaffir corn , see Sorghum 
  ssp. Sorghum caffrorum  Beauv. 
 GC 4643 Kaoliang , see Sorghum  50  ssp. Sorghum nervosum  Bess. ex Schult. 
 GC 0645  Maize  
  Zea mays  L., several cultivars, not including Popcorn and Sweetcorn 
 GC 0646 Millet  
  Including Barnyard Millet, Bulrush Millet, Common Millet, Finger Millet, Foxtail 
Millet, Little Millet; see for scientific name s, specific commodities listed as Millet, 
followed by a specific denomination 
 
GC 4645 Millet, Barnyard , see Millet 
  Echinochloa crus-galli  (L.) Beauv.; 
  syn: Panicum crus-galli  L.; 
  E. frumentacea  (Roxb.) Link; 
  syn: Panicum frumentaceum  Roxb. 
 
GC 4647 Millet, Bulrush , see Millet 
  Pennisetum typhoides  (Burm. f.) Stapf. & Hubbard; 
  syn: P. glaucum  (L.) R. Br.; P. americanum  (L.) K. Schum.; P. spicatum  (L.) Koern.  
 GC 4649 Millet, Common , see Millet 
  Panicum miliaceum  L. 
 GC 4651 Millet, Finger , see Millet 
  Eleusine coracana  (L.) Gaertn. 
 GC 4653 Millet, Foxtail , see Millet 
  Setaria italica  (L.) Beauv.; 
  Syn: Panicum italicum  L.; Chaetochloa italica  (L.) Scribn. 
 
GC 4655 Millet, Little , see Millet 
  Panicum sumatrense  Roth ex Roem & Schult. 
 
GC 4657 Milo, see Sorghum 
  ssp. Sorghum subglabrescens  Schweinf. & Aschers 
 
GC 0647 Oats  
  Avena fatua  L.; A. abyssinica  Hochst. 
 
GC 4659 Oat, Red , see Oats 
  Avena byzantina  Koch 
 
GC 4661 
Pearl millet , see Millet, Bulrush 
 GC 0656 Popcorn  
  Zea mays  L., var. everta  Sturt.; 
  syn: Zea mays L., var. praecox  
 
GC 4665 Proso millet , see Millet, Common 
 GC 0648 Quinoa  
  Chenopodium quinoa  Willd. 
 GC 0649 Rice  
  Oryza sativa  L.; several ssp. and cultivars 
 GC 4667 Russian millet , see Millet, Common  51 
GC 0650 Rye 
  Secale cereale  L. 
 
GC 4669 Shallu , see Sorghum 
  ssp. Sorghum roxburghii  Stapf. 
 
GC 4671 Sorgo , see Sorghum 
 
GC 0651 Sorghum  
  Sorghum bicolor  (L.) Moench; several Sorghum  ssp. and cultivars 
 
GC 4673 Spelt , see Wheat 
  Triticum spelta  L. 
 
GC 4675 Spiked millet , see Millet, Bulrush 
 GC 0447 Sweet corn , see Group 012 Fruiting vegetables (other than Cucurbits) 
 
GC 0652 Teff or Tef  
  Eragrostis tef  (Zucc.) Trotter; 
  syn: E. abyssinica  (Jacq.) Link 
 GC 0657 Teosinte  
  Zea mays  ssp. mexicana  (Schrader) Iltis; 
  syn: Zea mexicana  (Schrader) Kunze; Euchlaena mexicana  Schrader. 
 
GC 0653 Triticale  
  Hybrid of Wheat and Rye  
GC 0654 Wheat  
  Cultivars of Triticum aestivum  L.; 
  syn: T. sativum  Lam.; T. vulgare  Vill.; Triticum  spp., as listed 
 
GC 0655 Wild rice  
  Zizania aquatica  L. 
  52Grasses for sugar or syrup production 
 
Class A  
Type 3 Grasses Group 021 Group Letter Code GS 
 
Group 021, Grasses for sugar or syrup production, incl udes species of grasses with a high sugar content 
especially in the stem. The stems are mainly used for sugar or syrup production, and to a small extent as 
vegetables or sweets. The leaves, ears and several wast es of the sugar or syrup manufacturing process are 
used, among others, as animal feed (see Group 052: Miscellaneous fodder and forage crops). 
 
Group 021 Grasses for sugar or syrup production 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 GS 0658 Sorgo or Sorghum, Sweet  
  varieties and cultivars of Sorghum of  which the stems contain considerable 
amounts of sweet juice. Am ong others cultivars of 
  Sorghum bicolor  (L.) Moench. 
  S. dochna  (Forsk.) Snowdon 
 
GS 0659 Sugar cane  
  Saccharum officinarum  L.  53TYPE 4 NUTS AND SEEDS 
 Nuts and seeds are derived from a large variety of tr ees, shrubs and herbaceous plants, mostly cultivated. 
 The mature seeds or nuts are used as human food, for the production of beverages or edible vegetable oils 
and for the production of seed meal s and cakes for animal feed. 
  Tree nuts  
Class A
 
Type 4 Nuts and seeds Group 022 Group Letter Code TN 
 
Group 022, Tree nuts are the seeds of a variety of tr ees and shrubs which are characterized by a hard 
inedible shell enclosing an oily seed. 
 The seed is protected from pesticides applied during t he growing season by the shell and other parts of the 
fruit. 
 The edible portion of the nut is consumed in succulent, dried or processed forms. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity after 
removal of shell. Chestnuts: whole in skin.  
 
Group 022 Tree nuts 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 TN 0085 Tree nuts  
 TN 0660 Almonds  
  Prunus dulcis  (Mill.) D. A. Webb, syn: Amygdalus communis  L., Prunus amygdalus  
Batsch. 
 
TN 0661 Beech nuts  
  Fagus sylvatica  L.; F. grandifolia  Ehrh. 
 
TN 0662 Brazil nut  
  Bertholletia excelsa  Humb. & Bonpl. 
 
TN 4681 Bush nut , see Macadamia nut 
 TN 0663 Butter nut  
  Juglans cinerea  L. 
 TN 0295 Cashew nut  
  Anacardium occidentale  L. 
 TN 0664 Chestnuts  
  Castanea sativa  Mill., syn: C. vesca  Gaertn. Castanea molissima  Blume; Castanea 
pumila  (L.) Mill. 
 
TN 4683 Chinquapin , see Chestnuts 
  Castanea pumila  (L.) Mill. 
  54TN 0665 Coconut  
  Cocos nucifera  L. 
 
TN 4685 Filberts , see Hazelnuts 
  among other Corylus maxima  Mill. 
 
TN 0666 Hazelnuts  
  Corylus avellana  L.; C. maxima  Mill. 
 
TN 0667 Hickory nuts  
  Carya ovata  Koch.; C. glabra  (Mill.); other sweet Carya species 
 
TN 0668 Japanese horse-chestnut  
  Aesculus turbinata  Blume; 
  syn: Ae. sinensis  Hort., not Bunge 
 
TN 4687 Java almonds , see Pili nuts 
  Canarium commune  L.; C indicum  L.; C. amboinensis  Hochst.; C. moluccanum  
Blume 
 TN 0669 Macadamia nuts  
  Macadamia ternifolia  F. Muell.; M. tetraphylla  (L.) Johnson 
 TN 0670 Pachira nut  
  Pachira insignis  Savigny 
 TN 0671 Paradise nut , see Sapucaia nut 
  Lecythis zabucajo  Aubl. 
 TN 0672 Pecan  
  Carya illinoensis  (Wangh.) K. Koch 
 TN 4689 Pignolia or Pignoli , see Pine nuts 
 
TN 0673 Pine nuts  
  Mainly Pinus pinea  L.; also 
  P. lambertiana  Dougl.; P cembra L.; P edulis  Engelm.; 
  P. quadrifolia  Parl. ex Sudw. and other 
Pinus  species 
 
TN 4691 Pinocchi , see Pine nuts 
 TN 4693 Piñon nut , see Pine nuts 
 
TN 0674 Pili nuts  
  Canarium ovatum  Engl.; C. luzonicum  A Gray; C. pachyphyllum  Perkins; C. 
commune  L. 
 TN 0675 Pistachio nut 
  Pistachio vera  L. 
 TN 4695 Queensland Nut , see Macadamia nut 
 
TN 0676 Sapucaia nut  
  Lecythis zabucajo  Aubl.; L. elliptica  Kunth; L. ollaria  L.; L. usitatis  Miers 
 
TN 0677 Tropical almond  
  Terminalia catappa  L.  55 
TN 0678 Walnuts  
  Juglans regia  L.; J. nigra  L. 
 
TN 4697 Walnut, Black , see Walnuts 
  Juglans nigra  L. 
 
TN 4699 Walnut, English; Walnut, Persian , see Walnuts 
  Juglans regia  L. 
  56Oilseed 
 
Class A  
Type 4 Nuts and seeds Group 023 Group Letter Code SO 
 
Group 023, Oilseed consists of seeds from a variety of plants used in the production of edible vegetable oils, 
seed meals and cakes for animal feed. Some important vegetable oil seeds are by-products of fibre or fruit 
crops (e.g. cotton seed, olives).  
Some of the oilseeds are, directly or after slight pr ocessing (e.g. roasting), used as food (e.g. peanuts) or for 
food flavouring (e.g. poppy seed, sesame seed).  
Oilseeds are protected from pesticides applied dur ing the growing season by the shell or husk. 
 Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Unless specified, seed or 
kernels, after removal of shell or husk. 
 
Group 023 Oilseed 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
SO 0088 Oilseed  
 
SO 0089 Oilseed except peanut  
 SO 0090 Mustard seeds  
  (Mustard seed; Mustard seed, Field; Mustard seed, Indian) 
 SO 0690 Ben Moringa seed  
  Moringa oleifera  Lam., syn: M. pterygosperma  Gaertn.; M. perigrina  (Forsk.) Fiori 
 SO 4701 Coconut , see Group 022: Tree nuts 
 
SO 4703 Colza , see Rape seed 
 
SO 4705 Colza, Indian , see Mustard seed, Field 
  Brassica campestris  L., var. sarson  Prain 
 
SO 0691 Cotton seed  
  Gossypium  spp.; several species and cultivars 
 
SO 4707 Desert date , see Group 005: Assorted topical and sub-tropical fruits - edible peel 
 SO 4709 Drumstick tree seed , see Ben Moringa seed 
 
SO 4711 Flax-seed , see Linseed 
 
SO 4713 Groundnut , see Peanut 
 SO 4715 Horseradish tree seed , see Ben Moringa seed 
 
SO 0692 Kapok  
  Ceiba pentandra  (L.) Gaertn. 
 
SO 0693 Linseed  
  Linum usitatissimum  L.  57 
SO 4718 Maize , see Group 020: Cereal grains 
 
SO 0485 Mustard seed  
  Brassica nigra  (L.) Koch; 
  Sinapis alba  L., syn: Brassica hirta  Moench. 
 
SO 0694 Mustard seed, Field  
  Brassica campestris  L., var. sarson  Prain; B. campestris  L., var. toria Duthie & 
Fuller 
 SO 0478 Mustard seed, Indian  
  Brassica Juncea  (L.) Czern. & Coss. 
 SO 0695 Niger seed  
  Guizotia abyssinica  (L.) Cass. 
 SO 4719 Olive , see Group 005: Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits - edible peel 
 
SO 0696 Palm nut  
  Elaeis guineensis  Jacq. 
 
SO 0697  Peanut  
  Arachis hypogaea  L. 
 
SO 0703 Peanut, whole  
 
SO 0698 Poppy seed  
  Papaver somniferum L.  
SO 0495 Rape seed  
  Brassica napus  L. 
 
SO 4721 Rape seed, Indian , see Mustard seed, Field 
  Brassica campestris  L., var. toria Duthie & Fuller 
 
SO 0699 Safflower seed  
  Carthamus tinctorius  L. 
 
SO 0700 Sesame seed  
  Sesamum indicum  L.; 
  syn: S. orientale  L. 
 
SO 0701 Shea nuts  
  Butyrospermum paradoxum  (Gaertn.) Hepper, subsp. parkii  (G. Don.) Hepper; 
  syn: B. parkii  (G. Don.) Kotsky 
 SO 4723 Soya bean  (dry),  see Group 015: Pulses 
 
SO 4724 Soybean (dry),  see Soya bean (dry) 
 
SO 0702 Sunflower seed  
  Helianthus annuus  L. 
  58Seed for beverages and sweets 
 
Class A  
Type 4 Nuts and seeds Group 024 Group Letter Code SB 
 
The seeds for beverages and sweets are derived from tropical and sub-tropical trees and shrubs. After 
processing the seeds are used in the production of beverages and sweets. 
 These seeds are protected from pesticides applied duri ng the growing season by the shell or other parts of 
the fruit. 
 Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Unless specified, whole 
commodity (seed only, other parts of the fruit not included). 
 
Group 024 Seed for beverages and sweets 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
SB 0091 Seed for beverages  
 
SB 0715 Cacao beans  
  Theobroma cacao  L.; several ssp. 
 
SB 0716 Coffee beans  
  among others Coffea arabica  L.; C. canephora  Pierre ex Froehner C. liberica  Bull 
ex Hiern.; ssp. and cultivars 
 
SB 0717 Cola nuts  
  Cola nitida  (Vent.) Schott & Endl. ; C. acuminata  (P. Beauv.) Schott & Endl. ; C. 
anomala  K. Schum.; C. verticillata  (Thonn.) Stapf ex A. Chev. 
 SB 4727 Kola , see Cola nuts 
  59TYPE 5 HERBS AND SPICES 
 Herbs and spices are the flavoursome or aromatic leaves, stems, roots, flowers or fr uits of a variety of plants 
used to impart special flavours to food and beverages.  
 
Herbs 
 
Class A
 
Type 5 Herbs and spices Group 027 Group Letter Code HH 
 Herbs consist of leaves, flowers, stems and roots from a variety of herbaceous plants, used in relatively 
small amounts as condiments to flavour foods or beverage s. They are used either in fresh or naturally dried 
form. 
Herbs are fully exposed to pesticides applied during t he growing season. Post-harvest treatments are often 
carried out on dried herbs.  Herbs are consumed as components of other foods in succulent and dried forms or as extracts of the 
succulent products. 
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity as 
prepared for wholesale or retail distribution. 
 
Group 027 Herbs 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 HH 0092 Herbs  
 HH 0720 Angelica, including Garden Angelica  
  Angelica sylvestris  L.; A. archangelica  L. 
 HH 0721 Balm leaves  
  Melissa officinalis  L. 
 HH 0722 Basil  
  Ocimum basilicum  L. 
 HH 0723 Bay leaves  
  Laurus nobilis  L. 
 HH 0724 Borage  
  Borago officinalis  L. 
 HH 0725 Burnet, Great  
  Sanguisorba officinalis  L.; 
  syn: Poterium officinala   A. Gray 
 
HH 4731 Burnet, Salad , see Burnet, Great 
  Sanguisorba minor  Scop.; 
  syn: Poterium sanguisorba  L. 
 
HH 0728 Burning bush  
  Dictamnus albus  L.; 
  syn: D. fraxinella  Pers. 
 HH 0726 Catmint   60  Nepeta cataria  L. 
 HH 4733 Catnip , see Catmint 
 
HH 0624 Celery leaves  
  Apium graveolens  L.; var. seccalinum  Alef 
 
HH 4735 Chervil , see Group 013: Leafy vegetables 
 
HH 0727 Chives  
  Allium schoenoprasum  L. 
 
HH 4737 Chives, Chinese , see Chives 
  Allium tuberosum  Rottl. ex Spreng.; 
  syn: A. odoratum  L. 
 
HH 4739 Clary , see Sage (and related Salvia species) 
  Salvia sclarea  L. 
 
HH 4741 Costmary , see Tansy (and related species) 
  Tanacetum balsamita  L.; 
  syn: Chrysanthemum balsamita  L. 
 HH 4743 Cretan Dittany , see Burning bush 
 
HH 0729 Curry leaves  
  Murraya koenigii  (L.) Spreng. 
 
HH 0730 Dill 
  Anethum graveolens  L. 
 
HH 4745 Estragon , see Tarragon 
 
HH 0731 Fennel  
  Foeniculum vulgare  Mill.; 
  syn: F. officinale   All.; F. capillaceum  Gilib. 
 
HH 4747 Fennel, Bulb , see Group 009: Bulb vegetables, No. VA 0380 
 
HH 0732 Horehound  
  Marrubium vulgare  L. 
 
HH 0733 Hyssop  
  Hyssopus officinalis  L. 
 
HH 0734 Lavender  
  Lavendula angustifolia  Mill.; 
  syn: L. officinalis  Chaix; L. spica  L.; L. vera  DC. 
 
HH 0735 Lovage  
  Levisticum officinale  Koch. 
 
HH 0737 Marigold flowers  
  Calendula officinalis  L. 
 
HH 0736 Marjoram  
  Origanum marjorana  L.;  61  syn: Marjorana hortensis  Moench.; Origanum vulgare  L. 
 HH 4749 Marjoram, Sweet , see Marjoram 
  Marjorana hortensis  Moench.; 
  syn: Origanum marjorana  L. 
 
HH 4751 Marjoram, Wild , see Marjoram 
  Origanum vulgare  L. 
 
HH 0738 Mints  
  Several Mentha  species and hybrids; (see also individual Mints) 
  including Mentha spicata  L.; M. spicata  L., var. crispata (Schrad.) Sch. et Thell.; M. 
x piperata  L.; M. x gentilis  L. 
 HH 4753 Mugwort , see Wormwoods 
  Artemisia vulgaris  L. 
 HH 4755 Myrrh , see Sweet Cicely 
 
HH 0739 Nasturtium, Garden, leaves  
  Tropaeolum majus  L. 
 
HH 4757 Oregano , see Marjoram 
 
HH 0740 Parsley  
  Petroselinum crispum  (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill; 
  syn: P. sativum  Hoffm.; P. hortense  auct. 
 
HH 4759 Pennyroyal , see Mints 
  Mentha pulegium  L.; 
  syn: Pulegium vulgare  Mill. 
 HH 4761 Peppermint , see Mints 
  Mentha x piperita  L. (= hybrid of M. aquatica  L. x M. spicata  L.) 
 HH 0741 Rosemary  
  Rosmarinus officinalis  L. 
 HH 0742 Rue 
  Ruta graveolens  L. 
 HH 0743 Sage and related Salvia species  
  Salvia officinalis  L.; S. sclarea  L. 
 HH 0744 Sassafras leaves  
  Sassafras albidum  Nees 
 HH 0745 Savory, Summer; Winter  
  Satureja hortensis  L.; S. montana  L. 
 HH 0746 Sorrel, Common , and related Rumex  species 
  among others Rumex acetosa  L.; R. scutatus  L.; R. patientia  L.; R. rugosus  
Campd. 
 
HH 4763 Southernwood , see Wormwoods 
  Artemisia abrotanum  L. 
  62HH 4765 Spearmint , see Mints 
  Mentha spicata  L.; 
  syn: M. viridis  L. 
 
HH 0747 Sweet Cicely  
  Myrrhis odorata  (L.) Scop. 
 
HH 0748 Tansy and related species  
  Tanacetum vulgare  L. ; 
  T. balsamita  L. ; syn: Chrysanthemum balsamita  L. 
 HH 0749 Tarragon 
  Artemisia dracunculus  L. 
 HH 0750 Thyme  
  including Thymus vulgaris  L.; Th. serpyllum  L. and Thymus hybrids. 
 HH 4767 Watercress , see Group 013: Leafy vegetables 
 
HH 0751 Winter cress, Common; American  
  Barbarea vulgaris  R. Br.; B. verna (Mill.) Aschrs. 
 
HH 0752 Wintergreen leaves  
  Gaultheria procumbens  L. 
  (not including herbs of the Wintergreen family ( Pyrolaceae )) 
 HH 0753 Woodruff  
  Asperula odorata  L. 
 HH 0754 Wormwoods  
  Artemisia absinthium  L.; A. abrotanum  L.; A. vulgaris  L. 
  63Spices 
 
Class A  
Type 5 Herbs and spices Group 028 Group Letter Code HS 
 
Group 028. Spices consist of the aromatic seeds, roots, berries or other fruits from a variety of plants, which 
are used in relatively small quantities to flavour foods. 
 Spices are exposed in varying degrees to pesticides a pplied during the growing season. Also post harvest 
treatment may be applied to spices in the dried form. 
 They are consumed primarily in the dried form as condiment. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Unless specified, whole 
commodity as marketed, mainly in the dried form. 
 
Group 028 Spices 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 HS 0093 Spices  
 HS 4769 Allspice fruit , see Pimento 
 
HS 0720 Angelica seed  
  Angelica archangelica  L.; A. sylvestris  L. 
 
HS 4771 Angelica, root, stem and leaves , see Group 027: Herbs, Angelica, including Garden 
Angelica 
 
HS 4773 Aniseed , see Anise seed 
 
HS 0771 Anise seed  
  Pimpinella anisum  L. 
 
HS 0772 Calamus, root  
  Acorus calamus  L. 
 
HS 0773 Caper buds  
  Capparis spinosa  L. 
 
HS 0774 Caraway seed  
  Carum carvi  L. 
 
HS 0775 Cardamom seed  
  Elettaria cardamomum  Maton 
 
HS 4775 Cassia bark , see Cinnamon bark (including Cinnamon, Chinese bark) 
 HS 0776 Cassia buds  
  Cinnamomum cassia  (Nees) Nees ex Blume 
 HS 0624 Celery seed  
  Apium graveolens  L. 
 HS 0777 Cinnamon bark  (including Cinnamon, Chinese bark)  64  Cinnamomum zeylanicum  Breyn; C. cassia  (Nees) Nees ex Blume 
 HS 0778 Cloves, buds  
  Syzygium aromaticum  (L.) Merr. & Perr.; 
  syn: Eugenia caryophyllus  (Sprengel) Bullock & Harrison; E. aromatica  Kuntze; E. 
caryophyllata  Thunb.; Caryophyllus aromaticus  L. 
 
HS 0779 Coriander, seed  
  Coriandrum sativum  L. 
 
HS 0780 Cumin seed  
  Cuminum cyminum  L. 
 
HS 0730 Dill seed  
  Anethum graveolens  L. 
 
HS 0781 Elecampane, root  
  Inula helenium  L. 
 
HS 0731 Fennel, seed  
  Foeniculum vulgare  Mill.; 
  syn: F. officinale   All; F. capilaceum  Gilib. 
 HS 0782 Fenugreek, seed  
  Trigonella foenum-graecum  L. 
 HS 0783 Galangal, rhizomes  
  Languas galanga  (L.) Stunz ; syn: Alpinia galanga  Sw.; 
  Languas officinarum  (Hance) Farwelll; 
  syn: Alpinia officinarum  Hance 
 
HS 0784 Ginger, root  
  Zingier officicinale  Rosc. 
 
HS 0785 Grains of paradise  
  Aframonum melegueta  (Rosc.) K Schum.; 
  syn: Amomum melegueta  Rosc. 
 HS 4779 Horseradish , see VR 0583, Group 016: Root and Tuber vegetables 
 
HS 0786 Juniper, berry  
  Juniperis communis  L. 
 
HS 4781 Licorice , see Liquorice 
 
HS 0787 Liquorice, roots  
  Glycyrrhiza glabra  L. 
 
HS 0735 Lovage, seed  
  Levisticum officinale  Koch. 
 
HS 0788 Mace  
  Dried aril of Myristica fragrans  Houtt. 
 
HS 0739 Nasturtium pods  
  Tropaeolum majus  L. 
  65HS 0789 Nutmeg  
  Seed of Myristica fragrans  Houtt. 
 
HS 0790 Pepper, Black; White  (see Note) 
  Piper nigrum  L. 
 
HS 0791 Pepper, Long  
  Piper longum  L. ; P. retrofractum  Vahl.; 
  syn: P. officinarum  DC. 
 
HS 0792 Pimento, fruit  
  Pimenta dioica  (L.) Merrill; 
  syn: P. officinalis  Lindl. 
 HS 4783 Poppy seed , see Group 023: Oilseed 
 
HS 4785 Sesame seed , see Group 023: Oilseed 
 
HS 4787 Tamarind , see Group 006: Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits - inedible peel 
 HS 0370 Tonka bean , see also Group 006: Assorted tropical and sub-tropical fruits - inedible 
peel 
  Dipteryx odorata  (Aubl.) Willd. 
 
HS 0794 Turmeric, root  
  Curcuma domestica  Val.; 
  syn: C. longa  Keunig non L. 
 
HS 0795 Vanilla, beans  
  Vanilla mexicana  Mill. ; 
  syn: V. fragrans  (Salisb.) Ames; V. planifolia  Andrews 
  
Note:
 Although white pepper is in principle a processed food belonging to Type 13: Derived products 
of plant origin, it is listed for convenience in  Group 028 Spices. White pepper is prepared from 
Black pepper, Piper nigrum L.: The seeds are retted in water and dried after removal of the 
mesocarp. The resulting white pepper may or may not be ground into powder.  66CLASS B PRIMARY FOOD COMM ODITIES OF ANIMAL ORIGIN 
 
For the purpose of the Codex Alimentarius the term “pri mary food commodity” means t he product in or nearly 
in its natural state, intended for processing into food for sale to the consumer or intended for sale to the 
consumer as a food without further processing. It incl udes irradiated primary food commodities and products 
after removal of certain parts of  the animal tissue, e.g. bones. 
Food commodities of animal origin are parts of domesticated or wild animals, including their eggs and 
mammary secretions.  
 
TYPE 6   MAMMALI AN PRODUCTS 
 
Mammalian products are derived from the edible pa rts of various mammals, primarily herbivorous, 
slaughtered for food. these mammals are usually domest icated, or to a lesser extent obtained as game 
animals. This type does not include edible products  from marine mammals, for which see Group 044. 
  Meat (from mammals othe r than marine mammals) 
 
Class B
 
Type 6 Mammalian products Group 030 Group Letter Code MM 
 
Group 030. Meats are the muscular tissues, including adhering fatty tissues such as intramuscular, 
intermuscular and subcutaneous fat from animal carcases or cuts of these as prepared for wholesale or retail 
distribution in a “fresh” state. The cuts offered to the consumer may include bones, connective tissues and 
tendons as well as nerves and lymph nodes. 
 
The commodity description of “fresh” meat includes meat which has been quick-frozen or quick-frozen and thawed. 
 
The Group does not include edible offal as defined in Group 032.   
Exposure to pesticides is through animal metabolism followi ng oral intake with feed or through dermal intake 
as a consequence of external use of pesticides against ectoparasites.  
The entire commodity except bones may be consumed. 
 Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity (without 
bones). For fat-soluble pesticides a portion of adheri ng fat is analysed and MRLs apply to the fat. For 
those commodities where the adhering fat is insuffi cient to provide a suitable sample, the whole 
commodity (without bone) is analysed and the MRL applies to the whole commodity (e.g. rabbit 
meat) (ref. ALINORM 87/24, Appendix IV, paragraph 6).  
Group 030 Meat (from mammals other than marine mammals) 
 
Code No.
 Commodity  
 
MM 0095 Meat (from mammals othe r than marine mammals)  
 
MM 0096 Meat of cattle, goats, horses, pigs and sheep  
 MM 0097 Meat of cattle, pigs and sheep  
 
MM 0810 Buffalo meat  
  Bubalus bubalis  L.  67  Syncerus caffer  Sparrman 
  Bison bison  L. 
 
MM 4789 Buffalo, African, meat , see Buffalo meat 
  Syncerus caffer  Sparrman 
 
MM 4791 Buffalo, American, meat , see Buffalo meat 
  Bison bison  L. 
 
MM 4793 Buffalo, Cape, meat , see Buffalo, African, meat 
 MM 4795 Buffalo, Water, meat , see Buffalo meat 
  Bubalus bubalis  L.; 
  syn: Bubalis buffalus  Blum; Bos bubalis  Brise; Bubalis bos  Wall. 
 
MM 4797 Calf meat , see Cattle meat 
 MM 0811 Camel meat  
  Camelus bactrianus  L.; C. dromedarius  L.; 
  Lama glama  L. ; Lama pacos  L. 
 
MM 4799 Camel, Bactrian, meat , see Camel meat 
  Camelus bactrianus  L. 
 
MM 0812 Cattle meat  
  Breeds and interbreeds of among others Bos taurus  L.; B. indicus  L.; 
  B. grunniens  L.; breeds of B. javanicus  d’Alton 
 
MM 0813 Deer meat  
  among others Cervus elaphus germanicus  Desmarest; 
  Dama dama dama  L.; syn: Cervus dama  Corbet & Hill; 
  other Cervus  spp. and ssp. 
 
MM 4803 Deer, Fallow, meat , see Deer meat 
  Dama dama dama  L.; 
  syn: Cervus dama  Corbet & Hill 
 
MM 4805 Deer, Red, meat , see Deer meat 
  Cerphus elaphus  L.; other Cerphus  spp., several ssp. 
 
MM 4807 Dromedary meat , see Camel meat 
  Camelus dromedarius  L. 
 
MM 0824 Elk meat  
  Alces alces  (L.) 
 
MM 0814 Goat meat  
  Breeds of Capra hircus  L.; other Capra  spp., several breeds. 
 
MM 0815 Hare meat  
  Lepus europaeus  Pallas, several ssp. and var.; 
  L. timidus  L., several var.; other Lepus  spp. 
 MM 0816 Horse meat  
  Several breeds of Equus caballus  L. 
 MM 0817 Kangaroo meat   68  Genera of the family Macropodinae  
 MM 4809 Lamb meat , see Sheep meat 
 
MM 4811 Llama or Lama, meat , see Camel meat 
  Breeds of Lama glama  L.; Lama pacos  L. 
 
MM 4813 Moufflon meat , see sheep meat 
  Ovis musimon  (Pallas); 
  syn: Aegoceros musimon  Pallas 
 MM 4815 Moose, European, meat , see Elk meat 
 
MM 0818 Pig meat  
  among other Sus domesticus  Erxleben and breeds; Sus spp. and ssp. 
 
MM 0819 Rabbit meat  
  Oryctolagus cuniculus  L. ; O. cuniculus fodiens  (Gray) ; Lepus cuniculus  L. ; 
  Sylvilagus  spp. 
 MM 0820 Reindeer meat  
  Rangifer tarandus  (L.) (dom.) 
 MM 0821 Roe meat  
  Capreolus capreolus capreolus  (L.) 
 MM 0822 Sheep meat  
  Several breeds of Ovis aries  L.; other Ovis spp. 
 MM 4817 Veal (= calf meat), see Cattle meat 
 
MM 4819 Water Buffalo, meat , see Buffalo meat 
  Bubalus bubalis  L. 
 
MM 0823 Wild boar, meat  
  Sus scrofa scrofa  L. 
 
MM 4821 Yak meat , see Cattle meat 
  Bos grunniens  L. 
 
MM 4823 Zebu meat , see Cattle meat 
  Bos indicus
 L. 
 
 Aquatic mammals: e.g., Whales, Dolp hins, etc. See Group 044 Marine mammals 
  69Mammalian fats (except fat from marine mammals) 
 
Class B  
Type 6 Mammalian products Group 031 Group Letter Code MF 
 
Group 031. Mammalian fats, excluding milk fats are derived from the fatty tissues of animals (not processed). 
For processed animal fats see Group 085. 
 Exposure to pesticides is through animal metabolism followi ng oral intake with feed or through dermal intake 
as a consequence of external use of the pesticides against ectoparasites. 
 The entire commodity may be consumed. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity. 
 
The scientific species names of the relevant animals  are not repeated for this group of commodities. For 
these names see Group 030 Meat (from mammals other than marine mammals).  
Group 031 Mammalian fats 
 
Code No.
 Commodity  
 
MF 0100 Mammalian fats (except milk fats)  
 
MF 0810 Buffalo fat  
 
MF 0811 Camel fat  
 MF 0812 Cattle fat  
 
MF 0814 Goat fat  
 
MF 0815 Hare fat  
 MF 0816 Horse fat  
 
MF 0818 Pig fat  
 
MF 0819 Rabbit fat  
 MF 0822 Sheep fat  
  70Edible offal (Mammalian) 
 
Class B  
Type 6 Mammalian products Group 032 Group Letter Code MO 
 
Group 032. Edible offal are edible tissues and organs other than muscles (=meat) and animal fat from 
slaughtered animals as prepared for wh olesale or retail distribution. 
 Examples: liver, kidney, tongue, heart, stomach,  sweetbread (thymus gland), brain, etc. 
 
The group name and definitions are in conformity with  those recorded in the Codex Standards 89-1981 and 
98-1981, Codex Standard for luncheon meat and Codex Standard for cooked cured chopped meat 
respectively: “Edible offal” means such offal’s as ha ve been passed as fit for human consumption, but not 
including lungs, ears, scalp, snout (including lips and muzzle), mucous membranes, sinews, genital system, 
udders, intestines and urinary bladder”. IN the former Classification of Food and Food Groups in the Guide to 
Codex Maximum Limits for Pesticide Residues 1978: CAC/PR 1-1978 the name Meat by-products was used 
for this group.  
Exposure to pesticides is through animal metabolism followi ng oral intake with feed or through dermal intake 
as a consequence of external use of pesticid es on livestock animals against ectoparasites. 
 
The entire commodity may be consumed. 
 Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity. 
 
The scientific species names of the relevant animals  are not repeated for this group of commodities. For 
these names see Group 030 Meat (from mammals other than marine mammals). 
 
Group 032 Edible offal (Mammalian) 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 MO 0105 Edible offal (Mammalian)  
 MO 0096 Edible offal of cattle, goats, horses, pigs and sheep  
 
MO 0097 Edible offal of cattle, pigs and sheep  
 
MO 0098 Kidney of cattle, goats, pigs and sheep  
 MO 0099 Liver of cattle, goats, pigs and sheep  
 
MO 0810 Buffalo, Edible offal of  
 
MO 0811 Camel, Edible offal of  
 MO 0812 Cattle, Edible offal of 
 
MO 1280 Cattle, kidney  
 
MO 1281 Cattle, liver  
 MO 0814 Goat, Edible offal of  
 
MO 0816 Horse, Edible offal of  
  71MO 1292 Horse, kidney  
 MO 1293 Horse, liver  
 
MO 0818 Pig, Edible offal of  
 
MO 1284 Pig, kidney  
 MO 1285 Pig, liver  
 
MO 0822 Sheep, Edible offal of  
 
MO 1288 Sheep, kidney  
 MO 1289 Sheep, liver   72Milks 
 
Class B  
Type 6 Mammalian products Group 033 Group Letter Code ML 
 
Group 033. Milks are the mammary secretions of various  species of lactating herbivorous ruminant animals, 
usually domesticated. 
 In conformity with the Codex Alimentarius Code of Pr inciples concerning Milk and Milk products the term 
“Milk” shall mean exclusively the normal mammary excret ion obtained from one or more milkings without 
either addition thereto or extraction therefrom.  
Notwithstanding the provisions in the preceding para graph, “the term “Milk” may be used for milk treated 
without altering its composition, or for milk, the fa t content of which has been standardised under domestic 
legislation”. 
 
The entire commodity may be consumed.  
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity. 
 The scientific species names of the relevant animals  are not repeated for this group of commodities. For 
these names see Group 030 Meat (from mammals other than marine mammals). 
 
Group 033 Milks 
 
Code No.
 Commodity  
 
ML 0106 Milks  
 
ML 0107 Milk of cattle, goats and sheep  
 ML 0810 Buffalo milk  
 
ML 0811 Camel milk  
 
ML 0812 Cattle milk  
 ML 0814 Goat milk  
 
ML 0822 Sheep milk   73TYPE 7 POULTRY PRODUCTS 
 
Poultry meat (including Pigeon meat)  
Class B
 
Type 7 Poultry products Group 036 Group Letter Code PM 
 
Group 036. Poultry meats are the muscular tissues in cluding adhering fat and skin from poultry carcases as 
prepared for wholesale or retail distribution. 
 Exposure to pesticides may result from external trea tment of animals or poultry houses or through animal 
metabolism following oral intake of pesticides with feed. 
 The entire product may be consumed. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity (without 
bones): For fat-soluble pesticides a portion of adhering fat is analysed and MRLs apply to the poultry 
fat.  
Group 036 Poultry meat (including Pigeon meat) 
 
Code No.
 Commodity  
 
PM 0110 Poultry meat  
 
PM 0840 Chicken meat  
  Several breeds of Gallus gallus  L. and other Gallus  spp. 
 
PM 0841 Duck meat  
  Breeds of Anas platyrhynchos  L. and other Anas  spp. 
 
PM 0842 Goose meat  
  Anser anser  L.; other Anser  spp. 
 
PM 0843 Guinea-fowl meat  
  Breeds of Numida meleagris  
 
PM 0844 Partridge meat  
  Perdrix  spp. and Alectoris  spp. 
 
PM 0845 Pheasant meat  
  Breeds of Phasanius colchicus  and other Phasanius  spp. and ssp. 
 
PM 0846 Pigeon meat  
  Breeds of Columba livia  Gmelin: other Columba  spp.; Streptopelia  spp. 
 
PM 0847 Quail meat  
  Coturnix coturnix  (L.); Colinus virginianus ; Lophotyx californicus  
 
PM 4831 Quail, Bobwhite , see Quail 
  Colinus virginianus 
 PM 4833 Quail, California , see Quail meat 
  Lephotyx californicus 
  74PM 0848 Turkey meat  
  Breeds of Meleagris gallopavo  L. 
  75Poultry fats 
 
Class B  
Type 7 Poultry products Group 037 Group Letter Code PF 
 
Poultry fats are derived from the fatty tissues of poul try. Exposure to pesticides may result from external 
treatment of animals or poultry houses or through animal metabolism following oral intake of pesticides with 
feed.  
The entire product may be consumed. 
 Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity. 
 
The scientific species names of the relevant animals  are not repeated for this group of commodities. For 
these names see Group 036 Poultry meat. 
 
Group 037 Poultry fats 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 PF 0111 Poultry fats  
 PF 0840 Chicken fat  
 
PF 0841 Duck fat  
 
PF 0842 Goose fat  
 PF 0848 Turkey  fat  76Poultry, Edible offal of 
 
Class B  
Type 7 Poultry products Group 038 Group Letter Code PO 
 
Poultry edible offal’s are such edible tissues and or gans, other than poultry meat and poultry fat, from 
slaughtered poultry as have been passed fit for human cons umption. Examples: liver, gizzard, heart, skin etc. 
In the former Classification of Food and Food Groups in the Guide to Codex Maximum Limits for Pesticide Residues 1978: CAC/PR 1-1978 the name Poultry by-products was used for this group. 
 
Exposure to pesticides is through animal metabolism follo wing oral intake of pesticides with feed or may 
result from external treatment of animals or poultry houses. 
 
The entire product may be consumed.  
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole Commodity. 
 
Group 038 Poultry, Edible offal of 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
PO 0111 Poultry, Edible offal of  
 
PO 0113 Poultry skin  
 PO 0840 Chicken, Edible offal of  
 
PO 0841 Duck, Edible offal of  
 
PO 0842 Goose, Edible offal of  
 PO 0849 Goose, liver  
 
PO 0848 Turkey, Edible offal of   77Eggs  
 
Class B  
Type 7 Poultry products Group 039 Group Letter Code PE 
 
Group 039. Eggs are the fresh edible portion of the body  produced by female birds, especially domestic fowl. 
 
The edible portion includes egg yolk and egg white after removal of the shell.  
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole egg whites and yolks 
combined after removal of shell. 
 The scientific species names of the relevant animals  are not repeated for this group of commodities. For 
these names see Group 036 Poultry meats.  
Group 039 Eggs 
 
Code No.
 Commodity  
 
PE 0112 Eggs  
 
PE 0840 Chicken eggs  
 
PE 0841 Duck eggs  
 PE 0842 Goose eggs  
 
PE 0847 Quail eggs   78TYPE 8 AQUATIC ANIMAL PRODUCTS 
 Aquatic animal products re derived from the edible pa rts of various aquatic animals, usually wild, harvested 
for food.  
 
Group 040-042 Fish 
 Group 040-042 Fish are gilled, aquatic vertebrate and/or cartilaginous animals of various zoological families 
and species, usually wild, as caught and prepared for wholesale and retail distribution. Exposure to 
pesticides is through animal metabolism or through water pollution. The fleshy parts of the animals and, to a 
lesser extent, milt and roe are consumed. 
 Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed).
 Whole commodity (in general 
after removing the digestive tract). 
 
Freshwater fish 
 Class B
 
Type B Aquatic animal products   Group 040 Group Letter Code WF 
 
The freshwater fishes generally remain lifelong, including the spawning period, in fresh water (lakes, ponds, rivers and brooks).  
 
Several species of freshwater fish are domesticated and br ed in fish farms. Exposure of the latter species to 
pesticides is mainly through compounded fish feed and can also be through water pollution. 
 
Group 040 Freshwater fish 
 
Code No.
 Commodity  
 WF 0115 Freshwater fish  
 WF 4837 Amur pike , see Pike 
  Esox reicherti 
 
WF 0855 Barbs  
  Puntius  spp. ; 
  syn: Barbus Cuvier  spp. 
 
WF 0856 Black bass  
  Micropterus salmonides ;  
  Micropterus  spp. 
 
WF 0857 Bluegill sunfish  (or Bluegill bream) 
  Lepomis macrochirus 
 
WF 0858 Bream  
  Abramis brama  L.; other Abramis  spp. 
 
WF 4839 Brown trout , see Trout, Brown 
  Group 041, Diadromous fishes 
 
WF 0859 Carps  
  Cyprinus carpio  L. ;  79  Ctenopharyngodon idella ; 
  other spp. of the family Cyprinidae  
 
WF 4841 Carp, Common , see Carps 
  Cyprinus carpio  L. 
 
WF 4843 Carp, Chinese , see Carp, Grass 
 WF 4845 Carp, Grass , see Carps 
  Ctenopharyngodon idella 
 
WF 0860 Carp, Indian  
  Labeo rohita ; L. calbassa ; 
  Catla catla ; Cirrhinus mrigala  
 
WF 0861 Catfishes (freshwater)  
  Ictalurus punctatus  and other Ictalurus  spp. (North America); Bagrus  spp. (Africa);  
Kryptopterus  spp. (Asia); Clarias  spp. (Africa/Asia); Silurus glanis  L. (Europe, 
USSR); Tandanus tandanus  (Australia) 
 WF4847 Channel catfish , see Catfishes (freshwater) 
  Ictalurus punctatus 
 
WF 0869 Cod, Murray  
  Maccullochella peeli  (Australia) 
 WF 0862 Gobies, Freshwater  
  Gobio gobio  L.; 
  syn: G. fluviatilus  Agass; other freshwater spp. of the family Gobiidae 
 
WF 0863 Gourami (Asia)  
  Osphronemus goramy ; Trichogaster pectoralis ; Helostoma temmincki 
 
WF 4849 Northern pike , see Pikes 
  Esox lucius  L. 
 
WF 4851 Mozambique tilapia , see Tilapia 
 WF 0864 Perch
 
  Perca fluviatilis  L.; P. flavescens ; Aspledinotus grunniens 
 
WF 4853 Perch, American yellow , see Perch 
  Perca flavescens 
 
WF 4855 Perch, European , see Perch 
  Perca fluviatilis  L. 
 WF 0870 Perch, Golden  
  Macquaria ambigua  (Australia) 
 WF 4857 Perch, White , see Perch 
  Aspledinotus grunniens ; 
  syn: Pomoxis annularis  Raf. 
 
WF 0865 Pike 
  Esox lucius  L.; E. reicherti  
  80WF 0866 Pike-perch 
  Stizostedium lucioperca  L.; 
  syn: Lucioperca sandra  Cuv. 
 
WF 4859 Rhinofishes , see Carp, Indian 
  Labeo  spp. among other Labeo rohita  
  Lubeo calbassa 
 
WF 0867 Roaches  
  Rutilus rutilus  L. ; 
  syn: Leuciscus rutilus  L.; other 
  Rutilus  (syn: Leuciscus ) spp. 
 
WF 0868 Tilapia  
  Oreochromis mossambicus ; syn: Sarotherodon mossambicus ; 
  Tilapia mossambicus . 
  Other Oreochromis  (Sarotherodon  or Tilapia  species. 
 
WF 4861 White perch , see Perch, white 
 WF 4863 White crappie , see Perch, white 
  81Diadromous fish 
 
Class B  
Type B Aquatic animal products Group 041 Group Letter Code WD 
 
The diadromous fishes in general migrate from the se a to brackish and/or fresh water and in the opposite 
direction. 
 The anadromous species spawn in fresh water (streams , small rivers and brooks) e.g. several salmon 
species, whereas eels spawn in the ocean. Some species, such as trout, are domesticated and do not 
migrate. they are bred in fish farms in ponds, mounta in streams etc. The latter species especially may be 
exposed to pesticides through compounded fish feed and also through water pollution. 
 
The fleshy parts of the animals and, to a lesser extent, roe and milt are consumed.  
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity (in general 
after removing the digestive tract. 
 
Group 041 Diadromous fish 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
WD 0120 Diadromous fish  
 
WD 0121 Salmon, Pacific  
  according to Codex Stan. 36 and 37, 1981, includes Oncorhynchus gorbuscha ;  
  O. keta ; O. kisutch ; O. masou ; O. nerka ; O. tschawytscha  
 WD 0123 Trout  
  Salmo clarki , S. gairdneri ; syn: S. irrideus  Gibbons; 
  S. trutta  L.; syn: Trutta trutta  L.; Salvelinus namaycush ; S. alpinus ; 
  S. salvelinus  L. 
 
WD 4877 Atlantic salmon , see Salmon, Atlantic 
 
WD 4867 Arctic char , see Trout 
 WD 0898 Barramundi  
  Lates calcarifer  (Australia, Indo-Pacific) 
 WD 4869 Brook trout , see Trout 
  Salvelinus  sp. 
 WD 4871 Brown trout , see Trout 
  Salmo trutta  L.; 
  syn: Trutta trutta  L. 
 
WD 4873 Char , see Lake trout 
 WD 4875 Cherry salmon , see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
  Oncorhynchus masou 
 
WD 4889 Chinook salmon , see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
  Oncorhynchus tschawytscha 
 
WD 4891 Chum salmon , see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific  82  Oncorhynchus keta 
 
WD 4893 Coho salmon , see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
  Oncorhynchus kisutch 
 
WD 4895 Cutthroat trout , see trout 
  Salmo clarki 
 
WD 0890 Eels 
  Anguilla anguilla  (L.) ; A. japonica ; A. rostrata ; A. australis ; 
  A. reinhardtii 
 WD 4897 Eel, American , see Eels 
  Anguilla rostrata 
 WD 4899 Eel, Australian , see Eels 
  Anguilla australis ; A. reinhardtii 
 
WD 4901 Eel, European , see Eels 
  Anguilla anguilla  L. 
 
WD 4903 Eel, Japanese , see Eels 
  Anguilla japonica 
 WD 4905 Giant sea perch , see Barramundi 
 WD 4907 German trout , see Trout 
  Salmo trutta  L.; 
  syn: Trutta trutta  L. 
 
WD 4909 Keta salmon , see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
  Oncorhynchus keta 
 WD 4911 King salmon , see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
  Oncorhynchus tschawytscha 
 WD 4913 Lake trout , see Trout 
  Savelinus namaycush 
 WD 4915 Medium red salmon , see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
  Oncorhynchus kisutch 
 WD 0891 Milkfish  
  Chanos chanos 
 WD 0897 Nile perch  
  Lates niloticus 
 WD 4917 Pacific salmon , see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
 
WD 0892 Paddle fish  
  Polyodon spathula ; other species of the family Polyodonthidae 
 WD 4919 Pink salmon , see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
  Oncorhynchus gorbuscha 
 
WD 4921 Rainbow trout , see Trout  83  Salmo gairdneri ; 
  syn: S. irrideus  Gibbons 
 
WD 0893 Salmon, Atlantic  
  Salmo salar  L.; 
  syn: Trutta salar  L. 
 
WD 4923 Salmon, Pacific , see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific at the beginning of this group 
 
WD 4925 Sea catfish , see Group 042: Marine fishes 
 WD 0894 Shad  
  Alosa spp.; 
  Hilsa  spp. 
 
WD 4927 Silver salmon , see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
  Oncorhynchus kisutch 
 WD 0895 Smelt  
  Osmerus eperlanus  L.; 
  O. mordax ; other Osmerus spp. 
 
WD 4929 Smelt, European , see Smelt 
  Osmerus eperlanus  L. 
 
WD 4931 Smelt, Rainbow , see Smelt 
  Osmerus mordax 
 
WD 4933 Sockeye Salmon , see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
  Oncorhynchus nerka 
 
WD 4935 Spring salmon , see Subgroup Salmon, Pacific 
  Oncorhynchus tschawytscha 
 
WD 0896 Sturgeon  
  Acipencer sturio  L.; other spp. of the family Acipenceridae 
  84Marine fish 
 
Class B  
Type 8 Aquatic animal products   Group 042 Group Letter Code WS 
 
The marine fishes generally live in open seas. They are all or nearly all wild species, caught and prepared 
(often deep-frozen) for wholesale and retail distribution. Exposure to pesticides is mainly through water 
pollution and animal metabolism.  
Especially the fleshy parts of the animals and to a lesser extent roe and milt are consumed. 
 Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity (in general, 
after removing the digestive tract). 
 
Group 042 Marine fish 
 
Code no.  Commodity  
 
WS 0125 Marine fish  
 
WS 0126 Cod and Cod-like fishes  
  Cods, Haddocks, Hakes, Pollacks, Whiting.   For scientific names see individual species 
 
WS 0127 Flat-fishes  
  Brill, Dab, Flounders, Halibut, Plaice, Sole, Turbot. 
  For scientific names see individual species 
 WS 0128 Mackerel and Mackerel-like fishes  
  Mackerel: Horse and Jack Mackerels 
  King and Spanish Mackerel.   for scientific names see individual species: 
  see also next Sub-Group WS 0129 
 WS 0129 Mackerel and Jack Mackerel  
  According to Codex Stan. 119-1981 incl udes species of the fo llowing families and 
genera 
  Mackerel: Scombridae ; 
    Scomber  spp.; 
    Rastrelliger  spp. 
  Jack Mackerel: Carangidae ; 
     Trachurus  spp.; 
     Decapterus  spp. 
 
WS 0130 Sardines and Sardine-type fishes  
  According to Codex Stan. 94-1981 small fishes of the following species:   Sardina pilchardus  (Walbaum) (European Sardine); 
  Sardinops melanosticta ; 
  S. neopilchardus ; S. ocellata ; 
  S. sagax ; S. caerulea  (Pilchards); 
  Sardinella aurita Valanciennes ; syn: S. anchovia ; 
  S. brasiliensis ; S. maderensis  (Sardinella’s or oil-sardines); 
  Clupea harengus  L. (Atlantic herring, small fishes); 
  Clupea antipodum ; C. bassensus ; C. fuengensis ; 
  Sprattus sprattus phalericus  (Risso), Syn: Clupea sprattus  L. (Sprat) ; 
  Hyperlophus vittatus ;  85  Nematolosa vlaminghi ; 
  Etrumeus microps ; 
  Ethmidium maculatus ; 
  Engraulis achoita  (Argentine anchovy) ; 
  E. ringens  (Peruvian anchovy) 
 
WS 0131 Sharks  
  Porbeagle, Requiem sharks, Smooth hounds, Spiny dogfish, Liveroil sharks   For scientific names see individual species 
 
WS 0132 Tuna and Bonito  
  According to Codex Stan. 70-1981 includes: 
  Tunas: Thunnus alalunga  (Bonnaterre); 
  Th. Albacares ; Th. Atlanticus ; 
  Th. Obesus ; Th. thynnus maccoyii ; 
  Th. thynnus orientalis ; 
  Th. thynnus thunnus  L.; Th. Tongoll ; 
  Euthynnus affinus; 
  Eu. Alletteratus ; Eu. Lineatus ; 
  Eu. pelamis  L. ; syn: Katsuwonus pelumis  L. 
  Bonitos: Sarda chilensis ; S. orientalis ; 
  S. sarda  Bloch ; S. velox 
 WS 4937 Albacore , see Subgroup Tuna and Bonito 
  Thunnus alalunga  (Bonnaterre) 
 WS 0920 Anchovies  
  Engraulis encrasicolus  (L.) ; 
  E. japonicus ; E. mordax ; E. capensis  
  For Argentine anchovy and Peruvian anchovy see Sub-Group Sardines and 
Sardine-type fishes. 
 WS 0921 Barracudas  
  Sphyraena  spp. 
 WS 4939 Bigeye tuna , see Tuna, Bigeye 
 
WS 4940 Blackfin tuna , see Tuna, Blackfin 
 
WS 0922 Bluefish  
  Pomatomus saltatrix 
 WS 0923 Bogue  
  Boops boops  (L.); syn: Box boops  Bonaparte 
 
WS 0924 Bonito  
  Sarda sarda  (Bloch) ; S. chiliensis ; S. orientalis ; S. velox  
  see also Subgroup Tuna and Bonito 
 
WS 4941 Bonito, Atlantic , see Bonito 
  Sarda sarda  (Bloch) 
 
WS 4943 Bonito, Eastern Pacific , see Bonito 
  Sarda chiliensis 
 
WS 0956 Bream, Silver  
  Acanthopagrus australis  (Australia)  86 
WS 4945 Brill, see Turbot 
  Scophthalmus rhombus  (L.); 
  syn: Rhombus laevis  Rondelet 
 WS 0925 Butterfish  
  Species of the family Stromateidae 
 WS 0926 Capelin  
  Mallotus villosus  Müller 
 WS 4947 Catfish, Sea , see Wolffish 
 
WS 4949 Coalfish , see Pollack 
  Pollachius virens  L.; 
  syn: Gadus virens  L. 
  see also Subgroup Cod and Cod-like fishes  
WS 0927 Cod 
  According to Codex Stan. 50-1981 includes   Gadus morhua  L.; syn: G. callarius  L.; 
  G. ogac  Richardson; G. macrocephalus  
  see also Subgroup Co and Cod-like fishes  
WS 4951 Cod, Atlantic , see Cod 
  Gadus morhua  L.; 
  syn: G. callarius  L. 
 
WS 4953 Cod, Greenland , see Cod 
  Gadus ogac  Richardson 
 
WS 4955 Cod, Pacific , see Cod 
  Gadus macrocephalus 
 
WS 0928 Conger or Conger eel  
  Conger conger  (L.); C. oceanicus ; C. orbignyanus ; 
  Astroconger myriaster 
 
WS 4957 Conger, European , see Conger 
  Conger conger  (L.) ; 
  syn: C. vulgaris  Cuv. 
 
WS 0929 Dab or Common dab  
  Limanda limanda  L. 
  see also Subgroup Flat-fishes 
 
WS 0930 Dolphinfish  
  Coryphaena hippurus  L. 
 
WS 4959 Dorado , see Dolphinfish 
 
WS 0931 Drums  
  Species of the family Sciaenidae  
 
WS 4961 European sardine , see Subgroup Sardines and Sardine type fishes 
  Sardina pilchardus  (Walbaum) 
  87WS 0932 Flounders  
  Platichthys flesus  (L.); 
  syn: Pleuronectus flesus  L. ; 
  Atheresthes evermanni ; A. stomias ; 
  Glyptocephalus cynoglossus  L.; 
  Limanda ferruginea 
  see also Subgroup Flatfishes 
 WS 0933 Garfish  
  Belone belone  (L.); 
  syn: B. acus  Risso 
 
WS 0934 Haddock  
  Gadus aeglefinus L.;   syn: Melanogrammus aeglefinus  L. 
  see also Subgroup Cod and Cod-like fishes 
 WS 0935 Hakes  
  Merlucius merlucius  (L.); 
  other Merlucius  spp. 
  see also Subgroup Cod and Cod-like fishes 
 
WS 0936 Halibut  
  Hippoglossus hippoglossus  L.; 
  H. stenolepis ; 
  Reinhardtius hippoglossoides  Walbaum 
  see also Subgroup Flatfishes 
 
WS 4963 Halibut, Atlantic , see Halibut 
  Hippoglossus hippoglossus  L. 
 
WS 4965 Halibut, Greenland , see Halibut 
  Reinhardtius hippoglossoides  Walbaum 
 
WS 4967 Halibut, Pacific , see Halibut 
  Hippoglossus stenolepis 
 
WS 0937 Herring  
  Clupea harengus  L.; C. pallasi ; other Clupea  spp. 
  N.B. For small fishes of these species see also Sub-Group Sardines and  
  Sardine-type fishes  
WS 4969 Herring, Atlantic , see Herring 
  Clupea harengus  L. 
 
WS 4971 Herring, Pacific , see Herring 
  Clupea pallasi 
 WS 4973 Horse mackerel , see Jack Mackerel 
  Trachurus spp .; several spp. 
  see also Subgroup Mackerel and Jack Mackerel 
 
WS 4975 Indian mackerel , see Mackerel 
  Rastrelliger kanagurta ; other Rastrelliger  spp. 
 
WS 0938 Jack mackerel  
  Trachurus  spp.;  88  Decapterus  spp. 
  see also Subgroup Mackerel and Jack Mackerel  
WS 0939 King mackerel  
  Scomberomorus spp., including S. cavalla ; 
  S. comerson ; S. guttatus  
  see also Subgroup Mackerel and Mackerel like fishes 
 WS 0940 Ling  
  Molva molva  L.; M. byrkelange  Walbaum; 
  syn: M. dipterygia ; M. elongata  Otto 
 
WS 4977 Liveroil shark , see Subgroup Sharks 
  Galeorhinus galeus  L. ; 
  other Galeorhinus  spp. 
 
WS 4979 Longtail tuna , see Tuna, Longtail 
 
WS 0941 Mackerel  
  Scomber, scombrus  L.; 
  Scomber japonicus ; other Scomber  spp; 
  Rastrelliger kanagurta ; R. brachysoma ; 
  other Rastrelliger  spp. 
  see also Subgroup 
  (a) Mackerel and Jack Mackerel 
  (b) Mackerel and Mackerel-like fishes  
WS 4981 Mackerel, Atlantic , see Mackerel 
  Scomber Scombrus  L. 
 
WS 4983 Mackerel, Chub , see Mackerel 
  Scomber japonicus 
 
WS 4985 Mackerel, Indian , see Mackerel and Indian Mackerel 
  Rastrelliger kanagurta 
 WS 4987 Mackerel, Short , see Mackerel 
  Rastrelliger brachysoma 
 
WS 0942 Menhaden  
  Brevoortia  spp. 
 
WS 0943 Mullets
 
  (among others Mullet, red; Mullet, striped) 
  Mugil cephalus 
  Mullus surmeletus  L.; 
  other spp of the family Mugilidae  
 
WS 4989 Northern bluefin tuna , see Subgroup Tuna and Bonito 
  Thunnus thynnus thynnus  L. 
 
WS 0944 Ocean Perch  
  According to Codex Stan. 51-1981 includes   Sebastus marinus  L. ; S. mentella ; S. viviparus  Kroyer ; S. alutus ; 
  Scorpaena dactyloptera  Delaroche ; 
  Helicolenus maculatus 
  89WS 4991 Oil sardine , see Subgroup Sardines and Sardine type fishes 
  Sardinella  spp. 
 
WS 0945 Plaice  
  Pleuronectus platessa  L. ; 
  P. quadrituberculata 
  see also Subgroup Flatfishes 
 WS 4993 Plaice, Alaska , see Plaice 
  Pleuronectus quadrituberculata 
 
WS 4995 Plaice, European , see Plaice 
  Pleuronectus platessa  L. 
 WS 0946 Pollack  
  Polachius polachius  L.; 
  syn: Gadus polachius  L. 
  see also Subgroup Cod and Cod-like fishes 
 
WS 0947 Pomfret, Atlantic  
  Brama brama ; 
  syn: B. raii  Bloch 
 WS 4997 Porbeagle , see Subgroup Sharks 
  Lamna nasus  (Bonaterre) 
 WS 0948 Rays  
  Spp. of the family Rajidae 
 WS 4999 Requiem shark , see Subgroup Sharks 
  spp. of the family Carcharinidae of the Order of Selachii 
 WS 5001 Salema , see Boque 
  Boops salpa  (L.); 
  syn: Sarpa salpa  L. 
 
WS 0957 Salmon, Threadfin  
  Polydactylus sheridani  (Australia) 
 
WS 5003 Sardinella or Oil sardine  
  see Subgroup Sardines and Sardine-type fishes   Sardinella  spp. 
 
WS 5005 Sardine, European  
  see Subgroup Sardines and Sardine-type fishes 
  Sardina pilchardus  Walbaum 
 WS 5007 Scad , see Jack Mackerel 
  
Decapterus  spp. 
 WS 5009 Scorpion fishes , see Ocean Perch 
  Scorpaena dactyloptera  Delaroche; 
  syn: Helicolenus dactylopterus  (Delaroche) 
  other spp. of the family Scorpaenidae 
 
WS 0949 Sea bass  
  Morone labrax  L; syn: Dicentrarchus tabrax  (L.);  90  M. saxatilus ; other Morone spp. 
 WS 0950 Sea bream  
  Pagellus centrodontus  (Delaroche); 
  P. erythrinus  (L.); other Pagellus  spp. 
 
WS 5011 Sea catfish , see Wolffish 
  Anarichas spp. 
 
WS 5013 Seerfish , see Spanish Mackerel and King mackerel 
  Scomberomorus  spp. 
 
WS 5015 Shark , see Subgroup Sharks 
 WS 5017 Skipjack tuna , see Subgroup Tuna and Bonito 
  Katsuwonus pelamis  L.; 
  syn: Euthynnus pelamis  L. 
 
WS 5019 Smooth hounds , see Subgroup Sharks 
  Mustelus spp. 
 
WS 0951 Sole  
  Solea solea  L.; 
  syn: S. vulgaris  Quensel 
  see also Subgroup Flat fishes 
 WS 5021 Southern bluefin tuna , see Tuna, Bluefin 
  Thunnus maccoyii ; 
  syn: Thunnus thynnus maccoyii  
 
WS 5023 Spanish mackerel , see King mackerel 
  Scomberomorus  spp.; among others S. maculates ; 
  Sc. Tritor ; Sc. niphonius  
 
WS 5025 Spiny dogfish , see Subgroup Sharks 
  Squalis acanthias  L.; other Squalis  spp. 
 
WS 5027 Tailor  (Australia),  see Bluefish 
 
WS 0952 
Tuna , see also Subgroup Tuna and Bonito 
  Thunnus  spp. 
 
WS 5029 Tuna, Bigeye , see Subgroup Tuna and Bonito 
  Thunnus obesus 
 WS 5031 Tuna, Blackfin , see Subgroup Tuna and Bonito 
  Thunnus atlanticus 
 WS 5033 Tuna, Bluefin , see Subgroup Tuna and Bonito 
  Thunnus thynnus  L.; Th. maccoyii  
 
WS 5035 Tuna, Longtail , see Subgroup Tuna and Bonito 
  Thunnus Tongoll 
 WS 5037 Tuna, Skipjack , see Subgroup Tuna and Bonito 
  Katsuwonis pelamis  L. ; 
  syn: Euthynnus pelamis  L.  91 
WS 5039 Tuna, Yellowfin . see Subgroup Tuna and Bonito 
  Thunnus albacares 
 
WS 0953 Turbot  
  Scophthalmus maximus  L.; 
  syn: Rhombus maximus  (L.) 
  see also Subgroup Flatfishes  
WS 5041 Witch flounder , see Flounders 
  Glyptocephalus cynoglossus  L. 
 
WS 0954 Whiting  
  Gadus merlangus  L. 
  see also Subgroup Cod and Cod-like fishes 
 
WS 0955 Wolffish  
  Anarhichas lupus L.; 
  A. minor  Olafsson 
 WS 5043 Yellowfin tuna , see Tuna, Yellowfin 
 
WS 5044 Yellowtail flounder , see Flounders 
  Limanda ferruginea 
  92Fish roe (including milt = soft roe) and edible offal of fish 
 
Class B  
Type 8 Aquatic animal products Group 043 Group Letter Code WR for the roe  WL for liver and other edible fish offal 
 Fish roes are the edible reproductive bodies of several sp ecies of fish. Of some of these only the “hard roe”, 
the female reproductive body, is used whereas both t he “hard” and “soft” roe (milt) of other species is 
marketed. 
 
The term roe used in the commodity descripti on includes if relevant both types of roe. 
 
The liver of some species is used as such for human cons umption or for production of liver oils (e.g. cod liver 
oil).  
Exposure to pesticides is through animal metabolism. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which the MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole  commodity. 
 
See for scientific species or family names and subg roup description Group 040-042. The relevant group is 
indicated after the commodity name with (f) freshwater fishes, (d) diadromous fishes and (m) marine fishes. 
 
Group 043 Fish roe (including milt = soft roe) and edible offal of fish 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 WR 0140 Fish roe  
 WR 0121 Salmon roe, Pacific  (d) 
 
WR 0131 Shark liver (m)  
 
WR 0922 Bluefish roe  (m) 
 WR 0927 Cod roe  (m) 
 
WR 0930 Dolphinfish roe  (m) 
 
WR 0932 Flounder roe  (m) 
 WR 0937 Herring roe  (m) 
 
WR 0941 Mackerel roe  (m) 
 
WR 0943 Mullet roe  (m) 
 WR 0893 Salmon roe, Atlantic  (d) 
 
WR 0894 Shad roe  (d) 
 
WR 0896 Sturgeon roe  (d) 
 WL 0927 Cod liver  (m)  93Marine mammals 
 
Class B  
Type 8 Aquatic animal products Group 044 Group Letter Code WM 
 
Several sea mammals are caught on a large scale. The meat of various species is used as food or feed in 
some areas of the world. The blubber (=whale or seal fa t) fat and train oil (oil derived from whale fat) is used 
after processing as raw material in food or feed manufa cture; the sperm oil, as well as the spermaceti (a 
waxy substance from the head of sperm whales) is ma inly used in cosmetics and some other industrial 
products. 
 Exposure to pesticides is by consumption of contaminated prey or through water pollution. 
 
The entire commodity except the bones and other inedible parts may be consumed. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity as 
marketed, without bones. For fat-soluble pesticides a portion of the fat is analysed and MRLs apply 
to the fat. 
 
Group 044 Marine mammals 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 WM 0141 Marine mammals  
 WM 0142 Fat of Dolphins, Seals and Whales, unprocessed  
 
WM 0970 Dolphins  
  spp. of the family Dolphinidae 
 
WM 5045 Dolphin, Bottlenose , see Dolphins 
  Tursiops truncatus  (Mont.) 
 
WM 5047 Dolphin, Humpback , see Dolphins 
 
WM 5049 Dolphin, Spinner , see Dolphins 
  Stenella longirostris 
 WM 5051 Porpoise , see Whales 
  Phocaena phocaena 
 WM 5053 Sea-lions , see Seals 
  Otaria  spp.; Eumetopius  spp.; 
  Zalophus  spp. (all Pacific Ocean) 
 
WM 0971 Seals  
  spp. of the families Otariidae,  Phocidae  and Trichechidae.  
  syn: Odobenidae 
 WM 5055 Seal, Common , see Seals 
  Phoca vitulina 
 
WM 5057 Seals, Eared , see Seals 
  Otariidae  spp. 
 WM 5059 Seals, Earless , see Seals  94  Phocidae  spp. 
 WM 5061 Seals, Fur , see Seals 
  Arctocephalus pusillus  (South Africa); 
  A. australis  (South America, Australia); 
  Callorhinus ursinus  (North Atlantic) 
 
WM 5063 Seal, Grey , see Seals 
  Halichoerus grypus  (North Atlantic) 
 
WM 5065 Seal, Harp , see Seals 
  Pagophillus groenlandicus  (North Atlantic) 
 
WM 5067 Seal, Hooded , see Seals 
  Cystophora cristata  (North Atlantic) 
 
WM 5069 Seal, Ringed , see Seals 
  Phoca hispida  (North Atlantic) 
 
WM 0972 Whales  
  spp. of the zoological order of the Cetacae  
 
WM 5071 Whales, Baleen , see Whales 
  spp. of the family Balaenopteridae  (Sub-order Mystacoceti ) 
 
WM 5073 Whale, Blue , see Whales 
  Balaenoptera musculus 
 WM 5075 Whale, False killer , see Whales 
  Pseudorca crassidens 
 
WM 5077 Whale, Fin , see Whales 
  Balaenoptera physalus 
 
WM 5079 Whale, Humpback , see whales 
  Megaptera novacangliae 
 
WM 5081 Whale, Killer , see Whales 
  Orcinus orca 
 
WM 5083 Whale, Minke , see Whales 
  Balaenoptera acutorostrata 
 
WM 5085 Whale, Sei , see Whales 
  Balaenoptera borealis 
 
WM 5087 Whale, Short-finned pilot , see Whales 
  Globicephala macrorhynchus 
 
WM 5089 Whale, Sperm , see Whales 
  Physeter catodon 
 
WM 5091 Whales, Toothed , see Whales 
  spp. of the families Physeteridae , Ziphiidae  and Orcinus orca  (family Delphinidae ) 
  95Crustaceans 
 
Class B  
Type 8 Aquatic animal products Group 045 Group Letter Code WC 
 
Crustaceans are aquatic animals of various species, wild or cultivated, which have an inedible chitinous 
outer shell. 
 A small number of species live in fresh water, but most of species live in brackish water and/or in the sea. 
 
Exposure to pesticides is through animal metabolism or water pollution.  
Crustaceans are prepared for wholesale or retail distribut ion at a “raw” stage, oft en still live, “r aw” and deep-
frozen, or cooked directly after catching and deep-fr ozen. Shrimps or prawns may also be parboiled and 
thereafter deep-frozen. 
 
Although the cooked or parboiled crustaceans should be regarded as processed foods, the animals of this 
group are primarily classified in the Chapter on Prim ary food commodities, type 8: Aquatic animal products, 
since several crustaceans are also marketed in a “raw” form, i.e. not exposed to temperatures  sufficiently 
high to coagulate the protein at the surface. A short re ference to processed Crustaceans is given at type 17: 
Derived edible products of animal origin, Group 084 Crustaceans, processed. 
 
The entire commodity except the shell may be consumed:  the “raw” commodities, in general, after cooking. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity (especially 
with the small sized species) or the meat without the outer shell, as prepared for wholesale and retail 
distribution. 
 
Group 045 Crustaceans 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 WC 0143 Crustaceans  
 WC 0144 Freshwater crustaceans  
  Astacus  spp. (Europe), 
  Procambarus  spp. (USA); 
  Macrobrachium spp. (Asia, Australia, South and Middle America); 
  species of the family Palaemonidae  
 WC 0145 Marine crustaceans  
  All species mentioned in this group,  except those recorded as Freshwater 
Crustaceans 
 
WC 0146 Crabs  
  According to Codex Stan. 90-1981   edible species of the sub-order Brachyura  of the order of the Decapoda  and the 
species of the family 
  Lithodidae  (= King Crabs), Scylla  spp. (Mud Crabs) 
 
WC 0976 Freshwater crayfishes  
  Astacus  spp. (Europe); 
  Procambarus  spp. (USA); 
  Eustacus  spp. (Australia) 
 WC 0977 Freshwater shrimps or prawns , see note 2  96  Palaemon  spp.; Macrobrachium  spp.; Cherax  spp. 
 WC 5093 Langouste , see Spiny Lobster 
 
WC 0978 Lobsters  
  According to Codex Stan. 95-1981 include 
  Homarus  spp., family of Nephropsidae  and spp. of the families Palinuridae  and 
Scyllaridae , i.e., Spiny lobsters and Slipper lobsters 
 
WC 5095 Lobster, American , see Lobsters 
  Homarus americanus 
 WC 5097 Lobster, European , see Lobsters 
  Homarus gammarus  L.; 
  syn: Cancer gammarus  L. 
 
WC 5099 Lobster, Norway , see Lobsters 
  Nephrops norvegicus  L.; 
  syn: Cancer norvegicus  L. see also note 1 
 WC 5101 Prawns , see Shrimps or Prawns 
 
WC 5103 Prawn, Banana , see Shrimps or Prawns 
  Penaeus merguiensis  (Australia, Indo-Pacific) 
 
WC 5105 Prawn, Brown tiger , see Shrimps or Prawns 
  Penaeus esculentus  (Australia) 
 
WC 5107 Prawn, Caramote , see Shrimps or Prawns 
  Penaeus kerathurus  Forskal (Mediterranean) 
 
WC 5109 Prawn, Common , see Shrimps or Prawns 
  Palaemon serratus  Pennant (Europe, Mediterranean) 
 
WC 5111 Prawn, Eastern king , see Shrimps or Prawns 
  Penaeus plebejus  (Australia, Indo-Pacific) 
 
WC 5113 Prawn, Endeavour , see Shrimps or Prawns 
  Penaeus endeavouri  (Australia) 
 
WC 5115 Prawn, Giant tiger , see Shrimps or Prawns 
  Penaeus monodon
 (Australia, Indo-Pacific) 
 
WC 5117 Prawn, Green tiger , see Shrimps or Prawns 
  Penaeus semisulcatus (Indo-Pacific) 
 
WC 5119 Prawn, Japanese king , see Shrimps or Prawns 
  Penaeus japonicus  (Asia) 
 
WC 5121 Prawn, Kuruma , see Prawn, Japanese King 
 
WC 5123 Prawn, Northern , see Shrimps or Prawns 
  Penaeus borealis  (Northern Atlantic) 
 
WC 5125 Prawn, Western king , see Shrimps or Prawns 
  Penaeus latisulcatus  (Australia, Indo-Pacific) 
  97WC 5127 Rock lobster , see Lobsters 
  Jasus  spp. (family Palinuridae ) 
 
WC 0979 Shrimps or Prawns , see note 2 
  According to Codex Stan. 37-1981 and 92-1981 include spp. of the families 
Crangonidae 
  Palaemonidae , see note 3, Pandalidae  and Penaidae 
 WC 5129 Shrimps, Common , see Shrimps or Prawns 
  Crangon crangon  L. ; 
  syn: C. vulgaris  Fabr. (Europe, Mediterranean) 
 
WC 5131 Shrimp, Deepwater rose , see Shrimps or Prawns 
  Parapenaeus longirostris  Lucas (Atlantic) 
 
WC 5133 Shrimp, Northern brown , see Shrimps or Prawns 
  Penaeus aztecus  (USA) 
 
WC 5135 Shrimp, Northern pink , see Shrimps or Prawns 
  Penaeus notialis ; 
  syn: P. duorarum  (USA, West Africa) 
 
WC 5137 Shrimp, Northern white , see Shrimps or Prawns 
  Penaeus sertiferus  (USA) 
 
WC 5139 Slipper lobster , see Lobsters 
  spp. of the family Scyllaridae  
 
WC 5141 Spiny lobster , see Lobsters 
  Palinurus vulgaris  Latreille, other Palinurus  spp. 
 
note 1
: In some countries, species such as the Norway lobster ( Nephrops norvegicus  L.) are included in 
the commodity “Prawns” with some qualifying desig nation, such as Dublin Bay Prawn or Prawn of 
Bantry Bay (both Ireland). The Codex Stan. 92-1981 on Quick Frozen Shrimps and Prawns does 
not prevent this practice, provided that the des ignation on the label ensur es that the consumer 
will not be misled. 
 
note 2 : There is no clear-cut distinction between Sh rimps and Prawns. In several countries the 
commodity name Shrimps is used for the small sp ecies whereas the slightly larger ones are 
called Prawns. However, a species marked in certain regions of the world as “Prawn” may be 
called in the local English language in other areas a shrimp and visa versa, e.g., Pandalus 
borcalis  is called Northern prawn or Deepwater prawn in the United Kingdom and the same 
species is named Pink shrimp in Canada. In Australia only the name Prawn is used for animals 
included in this commodity. 
 
note 3:  Not including the freshwater species of the Palaemonidae . 
   98TYPE 9 AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES   
Frogs, lizards, snakes and turtles 
 
Class B  
Type 9 Amphibians and reptiles Group 048 Group Letter Code AR 
 
Frog, lizard, snake and turtle products are the edible parts from various animal species of the zoological 
classes Amphibia and Reptilia, usually wild, harvested for food. Some frog species are cultivated in a few 
European and Asian countries and to a small extent in  the USA and marked in the form of deep-frozen frog 
legs. The wild species are marketed in the same manner.  
A few turtle species are raised from eggs or hatchlings in some tropical countries, especially the Green 
Turtle.  
Exposure to pesticides is through animal metabolism. 
 The entire product, except the bone s and the bony or horny outer s hell (turtles), may be consumed. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity as 
marketed without bones or the outer shell. 
 
Group 048 Frogs, lizards, snakes and turtles 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 AR 0148 Frogs, lizards, snakes and turtles  
 AR 0149 Reptiles  
  Lizards, snakes, turtles 
 AR 5143 Bullfrog , see Frogs 
  Rana catesbeiana ; R. tigrina  
 AR 5145 Bullfrog, Indian , see Frogs 
  Rana tigrina 
 
AR 0990 Frogs  
  Rana  spp.; especially Rana catesbeiana ; 
  R. esculenta  L. ; R. dactyla  Lesson ; R. ridibunda  Pall.; R. tigrina  
  other spp. of the family Ranidae  
 
AR 5147 Frog, Agile , see Frogs 
  Rana dalmatina  Bonap. 
 
AR 5149 Frog, Common , see Frogs 
  Rana temporaria  L. 
 
AR 5151 Frog, Edible , see Frogs 
  Rana esculenta  L. 
 
AR 5153 Frog, Marsh , see Frogs 
  Rana ridibunda  Pall. 
 
AR 5155 Frog, Pool , see Frogs  99  Rana lessonae  Camer 
 AR 0991 Lizards  
  Species of the zoological order Lacertilia  
 AR 0992 Snakes  
  Several spp. of the zoological order Ophidia  
 AR 0993 Turtles  
  Species of the zoological order Chelonia  
 AR 5157 Turtle, Green , see Turtles 
  Chelone midas  L.; 
  syn: Ch. viridis  Schneid. 
 
AR 5159 Turtle, Hawksbill , see Turtles 
  Eretmochelys imbricata 
 AR 5161 Turtle, Loggerhead , see Turtles 
  Caretta caretta  L.; 
  syn: Thalassochelys caretta  L. 
  100TYPE 10 INVERTEBRATE ANIMALS 
 
Molluscs (including cephalopods) and other invertebrate animals  
Class B
 
Type 10 Invertebrate animals Group 049 Group Letter Code IM 
 
Molluscs are aquatic or land animals of various species,  wild or cultivated, which have an inedible outer or 
inner shell. 
 The edible aquatic Molluscs live mainly in brackish water or in the sea; several species are cultivated. A few 
edible species of land snails are cultivated. 
 Exposure to pesticides is through animal metabolism: t he aquatic species also through water contamination. 
 
The entire commodity except the outer  or inner shell may be consumed. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity after 
removal of shell.  
 
Group 049 Molluscs (including Cephalopods) and other invertebrate animals 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
IM 0150 Molluscs, including Cephalopods  
 
IM 0151 Marine bivalve molluscs  
  Sub-class Lamellibranchia  
  Clams, Cockles, Mussels, Oysters, Scallops 
 IM 0152 Cephalopods  
  Cuttlefishes, Octopuses, Squids 
 IM 5163 Beche-de-mer , see Sea-cucumbers 
 
IM 1000 Clams  
  Species of the families 
  Arcidae ; Mactridae ; Veneridae  
 IM 1001 Cockles  
  Cardium edule  L.; other Cardium spp. 
 IM 5165 Cockle, Common , see Cockles 
  Cardium edule  L. 
 IM 1002 Cuttlefishes  
  Sepia officinalis  L.; S. elegans d’Orbigny; other Sepia spp.;  
  Sepiola atlantica d’Orbigny; S. rondeleti  Leach 
 
IM 5167 Cuttlefish, Common , see Cuttlefishes 
  Sepia officinalis  L. 
 
IM 5169 Giant snail , see Snails, Edible (Africa, Asia) 
  Achatina fulica  fer.; A. achatina ; Archachatina  spp. 
  101IM 1003 Mussels  
  Mytilus edulis  L. (Europe); 
  M. galloprovincialis  Lam. (Mediterranean); 
  M. smaragdinus  (Asia); other Mytilus  spp. 
 IM 5171 Little cuttle , see Cuttlefishes 
  Sepiola atlantica  d’Orbigny; S. rondeleti  Leach 
 IM 5173 Octopuses  
  Octopus vulgaris  Lam.; 
  Eledone cirrhosa  Lam.; 
  E. moschata  Lam. 
 
IM 5175 Octopus, Common , see Octopuses 
  Octopus vulgaris  Lam. 
 
IM 5177 Octopus, Curled , see Octopuses 
  Eledone cirrhosa  Lam. 
 
IM 5179 Octopus, Musky , see Octopuses 
  Eledone moschata  Lam. 
 
IM 1004 Oysters (including Cupped oysters)  
  Ostrea edulis  L.; other Ostrea  spp.; Crassostrea angulata  Lam.; 
  syn: Gryphaea angulata  Lam.; Crassostrea gigas ; 
  C. virginica ; other Crassostrea  spp. 
 
IM 5181 Oyster, American cupped , see Oysters 
  Crassostrea virginica  (American) 
 
IM 5183 Oyster, European , see Oysters 
  Ostrea edulis  L. 
 
IM 5185 Oyster, Pacific cupped , see Oysters 
  Crassostrea gigas  (Asia, Canada) 
 
IM 5187 Oyster, Portuguese cupped , see Oysters 
  Crassostrea angulata  Lam.; 
  syn: Gryphaea angulata  Lam. (S.W. Europe) 
 
IM 5189 Oyster, Sydney rock , see Oysters (inclu ding Cupped Oysters) 
  Crassostrea commercalis  (Australia) 
 
IM 1005 Scallops  
  Pecten spp.; Placopecten  spp.; 
  Argopecten  sp. 
 IM 5191 Scallop, Australian , see Scallops 
  Pecten meridionalis  (Australia) 
 IM 5193 Scallop, Bay , see Scallops 
  Argopecten irradians  (N. America) 
 IM 5195 Scallop, Giant pacific , see Scallops 
  Pecten caurinus  (America) 
 IM 5197 Scallop, Great , see Scallops  102  Pecten maximus  (L.) (W. Europe, Mediterranean) 
 IM 5199 Scallop, New Zealand , see Scallops 
  Pecten novaezealandiae  (New Zealand) 
 IM 5201 Scallop, Queen , see Scallops 
  Pecten opercularis  (L.); 
  syn: Chlamys opercularis  L. (W. Europe) 
 
IM 5203 Scallop, Sea , see Scallops 
  Placopecten magellanicus  (N. America) 
 
IM 1010 Sea-cucumbers  
  species of the zoological Order of the Holothuroidea  
 
IM 1006 Sea urchins  
  Species of the zoological Order of the Echinoidea 
 
IM 1007 Snails, Edible  
  Helix  spp.; Achatina  spp. 
 
IM 5205 Snail, Garden , see Snails, Edible 
  Helix aspersa  Müller 
 
IM 5207 Snail, Giant , see Snails, Edible 
  Achatina fulica  Fer.; A. achatina  
 
IM 5209 Snail, Roman , see Snails, Edible 
  Helix pomatia  L. 
 
IM 1008 Squids  
  Loligo forbesi  Steensrup; 
  L. vulgaris  Lam.; other Loligo  spp. 
  Allotheuthis subulata  lam; 
  Ommastrephes sagittatus  Lam.; 
  syn: Todarodes sagittatus  Lam.; T. pacificus ; 
  Illex illecebrosus , other Illex spp. 
 IM 1009 Squid, Common , see Squids 
  Loligo forbesi  Steenstrup 
 IM 5211 Squid, European flying , see Squids 
  Ommastrephes sagittatus  Lam. ; 
  syn: Todarodes sagittatus  Lam. (Europe) 
 
IM 5213 Squid, Japanese flying , see Squids 
  Todarodes pacificus  (Asia) 
 
IM 5215 Squid, Short-finned , see Squids 
  Illex illecebrosus 
  103CLASS C PRIMARY F EED COMMODITIES  
 
For the purpose of the Codex Alimentarius the term “pri mary feed commodity” means t he product in or nearly 
in its natural state intended for sale to: 
 (a) the stock farmer as feed which is used without furt her processing for livestock animals or after silaging or 
similar farm processes. 
(b) to the animal feed industry as a raw material for preparing compounded feeds.  
TYPE 11 PRIMARY FEED COMM ODITIES OF PLANT ORIGIN 
 The primary feed commodities of plant origin include products after removal of certain parts of the plants. 
 Some types of the primary feed commodities are gr own and used exclusively for animal feeding purposes, 
e.g. alfalfa, vetch and maize forage. Other types are derived from crops of which the edible parts are used 
directly or after processing as food,  whereas the “waste” parts of thes e crops are generally used for feeding 
purposes, e.g. cereal straws, pea vines (fresh = green ), pea hay, maize fodder, sugar beet tops or leaves. 
 
Legume animal feeds 
 
Class C
 
Type 11 Primary feed commodities of plant origin Group 050 Group Letter Code 
AL 
 
Group 050. Legume animal feeds include various species of leguminous plants used for animal forage, grazing, fodder hay or silage, with or without seed. Several species are grown exclusively for animal feeding 
purposes, whereas some others are grown primarily as food crops. The “waste” parts of the latter crops are 
often used as animal feed, either in the fresh form or as hay.  
The entire commodity may be consumed by livestock animals. 
 Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity as 
presented for wholesale or retail distribution.  
In view of the wide range of moisture contents in most  animal feeds, except straws, moving in commerce, the 
MRLs should preferably be set and expressed on a “dry-weight” basis. 
 A “dry-weight” basis implies that the commodity is a nalysed for pesticide residues as received, that the 
moisture content is determined, preferably by a stand ard method for use on the relevant commodity, and the 
residue content is then calculated as if it were who lly contained in the dry matter (ref. Report 1980 JMPR
1 ). 
 
The residues are expressed on a dry-weight basis if not  otherwise stated. To avoid confusion caused by the 
not always consistent commodity description in the past, the “dry-weight” basis, will be indicated, if relevant, 
with the designation “dry-weight ” after the residue figure e.g. 
 
 pea vines (green) ; x mg/kg dry weight  pea hay  ; x mg/kg dry weight 
 
Group 050 Legume animal feeds 
 
Code No.
 Commodity  
 AL 0157 Legume animal feeds  
                                           
 
1 FAO Plant Production and Protection Paper no. 26, Rome 1981  104 
AL 0061 Bean fodder  
  Phaseolus spp. 
 
AL 0072 Pea hay or Pea fodder (dry) 
 
AL 1020 Alfalfa fodder  
  Medicago sativa  L., subsp. sativa L.; 
  M. sativa  L., subsp. falcata (L.) Arcang. and hybrids = 
  M. sativa  L., subsp. varia  (Martijn) Arcang 
 AL 1021 Alfalfa forage (green)  
  For scientific names see AL 1020 Alfalfa fodder 
 AL 1030 Bean forage (green)  
 
AL 1022 Bean, velvet  
  Mucuna deeringiana  (Bort.) Merr.; 
  syn: Stizolobium deeringianum  Bort.; 
  other Stizolobium  spp. 
 
AL 5217 Chickling vetch , see Vetch, Chickling 
 AL 0524 Chick-pea fodder  
  Cicer arietinum  L. 
 AL 1023 Clover  
  Trifolium , several spp. and ssp.; 
  Melilotus  spp. 
 
AL 1031 Clover hay or fodder  
 AL 5219 Grass pea , see Vetch, Chickling 
 
AL 1024 Kudzu  
  Pueraria lobata  (Willd.) Ohwi; 
  syn: P. thunbergiana  (Sieb. & Zucc.) Benth. 
  P. phaseoloides  (Roxb.) Benth. 
 
AL 5221 Kudzu, Tropical , see Kudzu 
  Pueraria phaseoloides  (Roxb.) Benth. 
 
AL 1025 Lespedeza  
  Lespedeza cuneata
 (Dum.) G. Don; 
  syn: L. sericea  Miq. 
 
AL 0545 Lupin, forage  
  among others Lupinus albus  L.; 
  L. angustifolius  L.; L. luteus  L.; sweet varieties 
 AL 5223 Melilot , see Clovers 
  Melilotus  spp. 
 AL 0528 Pea vines (green)  
 
AL 0697 Peanut fodder  
  Arachis hypogaea  L.  105 
AL 1270 Peanut forage (green) 
 
AL 5227 Puero , see Kudzu, Tropical 
  Pueraria phaseoloides  (Roxb.) Benth. 
 
AL 1027 Sainfoin  
  Onobrychis viciifolia  Scop.; 
  syn: O. sativa  Lamk. 
 
AL 5229 Sericea , see Lespedeza 
 
AL 0541 Soya bean fodder  
  Glycine max  (L.) Merr; 
  for synonyms see VP 0541 
 
AL 1265 Soya bean forage (green)  
 
AL 1028 Trefoil  
  Lotus corniculatus , L.; other Lotus  spp. 
 
AL 5231 Tropical kudzu , see Kudzu, Tropical 
 AL 5233 Velvet bean , see Bean, Velvet 
 
AL 1029 Vetch  
  Vicia  spp., several ssp.; Astralagus  spp.; 
  Coronilla varia  L. ; Lathyrus sativus  L. 
 AL 5235 Vetch, Chickling , see Vetch 
  Lathyrus sativus  L. 
 AL 5237 Vetch, Crown , see Vetch 
  Coronilla varia  L. 
 AL 5239 Vetch, Milk , see Vetch 
  Astralagus  spp. 
  106Straw, fodder and forage of cereal grains and grasses, except grasses for sugar production 
(including buckwheat fodder)  
Class C
 
Type 11 Primary feed commodities of plant origin     
 Group 051  Group Letter Code AS ( straws and fodders dry) AF (forage) 
 
The straw, fodder and forage of cereal grains ar e derived from various plants of the grass family 
(Gramineae ). 
 
Cereal grains are grown to a limited ex tent as a forage crop. The immature crop is fed to livestock animals as 
succulent forage or as silage. 
 
The cereal grain crops are mainly grown for human food or raw material for preparing food products. The 
“waste” parts remaining after harvest of the grain kernels (stems, stalks, leaves and empty ears) are 
extensively used and distributed for animal feeding pu rposes, in the form of dry fodder or straw. 
 Several other species of the grass family are exclusiv ely grown as forages crops. These crops are either 
used for grazing or are prepared for wholesale or retail distribution in the form of grass silage (in general one 
or more cuttings from immature plants), as artificially dried grass or as hay. 
 
The entire commodity may be consumed by livestock animals. 
 Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity, as 
presented for wholesale or retail distribution.  
In view of the wide range of moisture contents in the ani mal feeds of this group, except the straws and hays, 
moving in commerce the MRLs should preferably be set and expressed on a “dry-weight” basis. 
 A “dry-weight” basis implies that the commodity is a nalysed for pesticide residues as received, that the 
moisture content is determined, preferably by a stand ard method for use on the relevant commodity, and that 
the residue content is then calculat ed as if it were wholly contained in the dry matter (ref. Report 1980 
MJPR). 
 
The residues on the dry commodities of this group, e.g. straws and hays, are expressed on the commodity 
as such (see explanatory note below). 
 
Group 051        Straw, fodder and forage of cereal grains and grasses, except grasses for sugar 
production (including buckwheat fodder) 
 
Code No.
 Commodity  
 
AS 0161 Straw, fodder (dry) and hay of cereal grains and other grass-like plants  
 
AS 0081 Straw and fodder (dry) of cereal grains  
 AS 0162 Hay or fodder (dry) of grasses  
 
AS 0640 Barley straw and fodder, dry  
 
AS 5241 Bermuda grass  
  Cynodon dactylon  (L.) Pers. 
  see Subgroup Hay or Fodder (dry) of Grasses 
 
AS 5243 Bluegrass  
  Poa spp.  107  see Subgroup Hay or Fodder (dry) of Grasses 
 AS 5245 Brome grass  
  Bromus  spp. 
  see Subgroup Hay or Fodder (dry) of Grasses  
AS 0641 Buckwheat fodder  
  Fagopyrum esculentum  Moench; 
  syn: F. sagittatum  Gilib. 
 
AS 5247 Corn fodder  
  see Maize fodder 
 
AF 5249 Corn forage  
  see Maize forage 
 
AS 5251 Darnel  
  Lolium  spp. 
  see Subgroup Hay or Fodder (dry) of Grasses 
 AS 5253 Fescue  
  Festuca  spp. 
  see Subgroup Hay or Fodder (dry) of Grasses  
AF 0645 Maize forage  
  Zea Mays  L. 
 
AS 0645 Maize fodder  
  Zea Mays  L. 
 
AS 0646 Millet fodder, dry  
  Echinochloa cruss-galli  (L.) Beauv.; Eleusine coracana  (L.) Gaertn.; 
  Panicum miliaceum  L.; Penisetum typhoides  (Burm.f.) Stapf & Hubbard; 
  Setaria italica  (L.) Beauv.; 
  For synonyms see the specific Millets in Group 020: Grasses  
AF 0647 Oat forage (green)  
  Avena fatua  L.; A . abysinnica  Hochst. 
 
AS 0647 Oat straw and fodder, dry  
 AS 0649 Rice straw and fodder, dry  
  Oryza sativa  L. 
 AF 0650 Rye forage (green) 
  Secale cereale  L. 
 AS 0650 Rye straw and fodder, dry  
 
AF 0651 
Sorghum forage (green)  
  Sorghum bicolor  (L.) Moench; 
  other Sorghum  spp. 
 AS 0651 Sorghum straw and fodder, dry  
 
AS 0657 Teosinte fodder  
  Zea mays  ssp. mexicana  (Schrader) Iltis;  108  syn: Z. mexicana  (Schrader) Kunze; Euchleaena mexicana  Schrader 
 AS 0654 Wheat straw and fodder, dry  
  Triticum aestivum  L.; 
  T. vulgare  Vill.; other Triticum  spp. 
 
Explanatory note
: Another advantage of expressing the residue on a “dry-weight” basis is that it overcomes 
the problems arising from the often inconsis tent use of the terms forage and fodder. 
Forage:   Crops grown exclusively for animal feed. These cr ops are either used for grazing or are prepared 
as silage or as dry fodder. 
Fodder:   Coarse feed for livestock animals, especially cattl e, horses and sheep, such as straw, hay, maize, 
stalks (stover) etc.  
e.g. Maize forage: whole green plant, prior to matu rity (including the immature or nearly mature 
cobs). Maize fodder: stover or whole stalks (with ears re moved) remaining after the harvest of the mature 
and sun-dried cobs.  109Miscellaneous Fodder and Forage crops 
 
Class C  
Type 11 Primary feed commodities of Plant origin    Group 052  Group Letter Codes AM (fodder) AV (forage) 
 Group 052. Miscellaneous Fodder and Forage crops, ar e derived from various kinds of plants except 
leguminous and grassy plants (family Gramineae ). However, for convenience, the fodders and forage of 
grasses for sugar production are included in this group. Some of the crops listed in this group are primarily 
grown for human food or as raw material for preparing food (e.g. sugar beet) and the “waste” material of 
such crops is used as animal feed.  
The entire commodity may be consumed by livestock animals , either in a succulent form, as silage or in the 
form of dry fodder.  
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity as 
presented for wholesale or retail distribution. In view of the wide range of moisture contents in the 
animal feeds of this group moving in commerce the MRLs should, if relevant, preferably be set and 
expressed on a “dry-weight” basis, see explanation in Group 050 Legume animal feeds.  
Group 052 Miscellaneous Fodder and Forage crops 
 
Code No.
 Commodity  
 
AM 0165 Miscellaneous fodder and forage crops  
  except leguminous and grass plants ( Gramineae ), but including grasses for sugar 
production 
 AM 0691 Cotton fodder, dry  
  Gossypium  spp. 
 AV 1050 Cow cabbage  
  Brassica oleracea  L., var. acephala  (D.C.) Alef subva. viridis  
 AM 1051 Fodder beet  
  Beta vulgaris  var. rapa 
 AV 1051 Fodder beet leaves or tops  
 
AV 0480 Kale forage  
  Brassica oleracea  L. convar. acephala  (D.C.) Alef 
 
AM 5255 Mangel or Mangold , see Fodder beet 
 
AM 5256 Mangoldwurzel , see Fodder beet 
 AV 1052 Marrow-stem cabbage or Marrow-stem kale  
  Brassica oleracea  L., convar, acephala  (D.C.) Alef, var. medullosa  Thell. 
 AM 0738 Mint hay  
 
AM 0353 Pineapple fodder  
 
AV 0353 Pineapple forage  
 AV 0596 Sugar beet leaves or tops   110  Beta vulgaris  L., var. saccharifera ; 
  syn: B. vulgaris L., var. altissima  
 
AM 0659 Sugar cane fodder  
  Saccharum officinarum  L. 
 
AV 0659 Sugar cane forage  
 AM 0497 Swedish turnip or Swede fodder  
  Brassica napus  L., var. napobrassica  (L.) Rchb.; 
  syn: B. napobrassica  (L.) Mill. 
 
AM 0506 Turnip fodder  
  B. campestris  L., ssp. rapifera  (Metzg) Sinsk; 
  syn: B. rapa  L., var. rapa 
 
AV 0506 Turnip leaves or tops  
  111CLASS D AND E PROCESSED FOODS 
 
The term “processed food” means the product, resulti ng from the application of physical, chemical or 
biological processes or combinations of these to a “p rimary food commodity”, intended for direct sale to the 
consumer, for direct use as an ingredient in the manufacture of food or for further processing.  
“Primary food commodities” treated with ionizing radiati on, washed, sorted or submitted to similar treatment 
are not considered to be “processed foods”. 
 
CLASS D  PROCESSED FOODS OF PLANT ORIGIN  
TYPE 12 SECONDARY FOOD COMMO DITIES OF PLANT ORIGIN 
 
The term “secondary food commodity” means a “pri mary food commodity” which has undergone simple 
processing, such as removal of certain portions, dryi ng (except natural drying), husking, and comminution, 
which do not basically alter the composition or identity  of the product. Natural field dried mature crops or 
parts of crops such as pulses, bulb onions or ce real grains are not considered as secondary food 
commodities. 
 
Secondary food commodities may be processed further or used as ingredients in the manufacture of food or 
sold directly to the consumer. 
 
 
Dried fruits 
 Class D
 
Type 12 Secondary food commodities of plant origin  
 Group 055   Group Letter Code DF  
Group 055: Dried fruits. The commodities of this group ar e in general artificially dried. They may or may not 
be preserved or candied with addition of sugars. 
 Exposure to pesticides may arise from pre-harvest applic ations, post-harvest treatment of the fruits before 
processing, or treatment of the dried fruit to avoid lo sses during transport and wholesale or retail distribution. 
 Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity after 
removal of stones, but the residue is calculated on the whole commodity. 
 
Group 055 Dried fruits 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
DF 0167 Dried fruits  
 
DF 0014 Prunes  
  Prunus domestica  L. 
 
DF 0226 Apples, dried  
  Malus domesticus  Borkhausen 
 
DF 0240 Apricots, dried  
  Prunus armeniaca  L.; 
  syn: Armeniaca vulgaris  Lamarck 
 
DF 5257 Currants  
  1. Seedless blue grape var., dried, see Dried grapes Vitis vinifera  L., var.  112  2. See Currants, Black, Red, White,  Group 004 Berries and other small fruits 
 DF 0269 Dried grapes  (= Currants, Raisins and Sultanas) 
  Vitis vinifera  L., var. corinthiaca  and var. apyrena  
 DF 5259 Dried vine fruits , see Dried grapes 
 
DF 0295 Dates, dried or dried and candied  
  Phoenix dactylifera  L. 
 
DF 0297 Figs, dried or dried and candied  
  Ficus carica  L. 
 
DF 5261 Muscatel , see Dried grapes 
 
DF 5263 Raisins (seedless white grape var., partially dried),  see Dried grapes 
  Vitis vinifera  L. 
 
DF 5265 Sultanas , see Dried grapes  113Dried vegetables 
 
Class D  
Type 12 Secondary food commodities of plant origin   Group 056   Group Letter Code DV 
 Group 056, Dried vegetables. The commodities of this group are in general artificially dried and often 
comminuted. Exposure to pesticides is from pre-harvest applicat ions and/or treatment of the dry commodities. 
 
The entire commodity may be consum ed after soaking or boiling. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity as 
prepared for wholesale or retail distribution. 
 
Group 056 Dried vegetables 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
DV 0168 Dried vegetables  
  114Dried herbs 
 
Class D  
Type 12 Secondary food commodities of Plant origin   Group 057  Group Letter Code DH 
 Group 057, Dried herbs. The commodities of this group are in general artificially dried and often comminuted. 
For the commodities in the “fresh” state see Group 027 Herbs. Exposure to pesticides is from pre-harvest applicat ions and/or treatment of the dry commodities. 
 
They are consumed in the dried form or soaked as a condiment in food commodities of plant or animal origin 
or in drinks, generally in small amounts. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity as 
prepared for wholesale or retail distribution. 
 
Group 057 Dried herbs 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 DH 0170 Dried herbs  
 DH 0720 Angelica, including Garden Angelica, dry 
  Angelica sylvestris  L.; A. archangelica  L. 
 DH 0721 Balm leaves, dry  
  Melissa officinalis  L. 
 DH 0722 Basil, dry  
  Ocimum basilicum  L. 
 DH 0723 Bay leaves, dry  
  Laurus nobilis  L. 
 DH 0724 Borage, dry  
  Borago officinalis  L. 
 DH 0728 Burning bush, dry  
  Dictamnus albus  L. ; 
  syn: D. fraxinella  Pers. 
 
DH 0726 Catmint, dry  
  Nepeta cataria  L. 
 
DH 0624 Celery leaves, dry  
  Apium graveolens  L. 
 
DH 5269 Cretan Dittany, dry , see Burning bush, dry 
 DH 0731 Fennel, dry  
  Foeniculum vulgare  Mill.; 
  syn: F. officinale  All.; F capillaceum  Gilib. 
 
DH 1100 Hops, dry  
  Humulus lupulus  L. 
  115DH 0732 Horehound, dry  
  Marrubium vulgare  L. 
 
DH 0733 Hyssop, dry  
  Hyssopus officinalis 
 DH 0734 Lavender, dry  
  Lavendula angustifolia  Mill.; 
  syn: L. officinalis  Chaix; L. spica  L.; L. vera  DC. 
 
DH 0735 Lovage, dry  
  Levisticum officinale  Koch. 
 
DH 0736 Marjoram, dry  
  Marjorana hortensis  Moench.; 
  syn: Origanum marjorana  L.; Origanum vulgare  L. 
 DH 0738 Mints, dry  
  Several Mint species and hybrids and Pulegium vulgare  Mill; 
  (see also individual Mints, Group 027 Herbs)  
DH 5271 Oregano (= Wild Marjoram), dry , see Marjoram 
  Origanum vulgare  L. 
 
DH 0741 Rosemary, dry  
  Rosmarinus officinalis  L. 
 
DH 0742 Rue, dry  
  Ruta graveolens  L. 
 
DH 0743 Sage, dry  
  Salvia officinalis  L.; S. sclarea  L. 
 
DH 0745 Savory, Summer; Winter, dry  
  Satureja hortensis  L.; S montana  L. 
 
DH 0747 Sweet cicely, dry  
  Myrrhis odorata  (L.) Scop. 
 
DH 0748 Tansy and related species, dry  
  
Tanacetum vulgare  L.; T balsamita  L. ; 
  syn: Chrysanthemum balsamita  L. 
 
DH 0750 Thyme, dry  
  a.o. Thymus vulgaris  L.; Th. serpyllum  L. and Thymus  hybrids. 
 
DH 0752 Wintergreen leaves, dry  
  Gaultheria procumbens  L. 
  (not including herbs of  the Wintergreen family Pyrolaceae ) 
 DH 0753 Woodruff, dry  
  Asperula odorata  L. 
 DH 0754 Wormwoods, dry  
  Artemisia absinthium  L.; A. abrotanum  L.; A. vulgaris  L. 
  116Milled cereal products (early milling stages) 
 
Class D  
Type 12 Secondary food commodities of plant origin   Group 058   Group Letter Code CM 
 For final milling fractions, whethe r processed or not, see Group 06 5 Cereal grain milling fractions 
 Group 058. Milled cereal products (early milling stages).  The group includes the early milling of fractions of 
cereal grains, except buckwheat, cañihua and quin oa, such as husked rice, polished rice and the 
unprocessed cereal grain brans.  
Exposure to pesticides is through pre-harvest treatment s of the growing cereal grain crop and especially 
through post-harvest treatment of cereal grains.  
The entire commodity may be consumed after furt her processing or household preparation. 
 Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity as 
prepared for wholesale or retail distribution. 
 
Note : In view of the number of related commodities in this group some extra code numbers had to be used, 
not related to the primary food commodity from whic h the processed commodity concerned is prepared. 
Reference to the additional code numbers is given with the primary food commodity where it is listed for the 
first time in the Classification. 
 
Group 058 Milled cereal products (early milling stages) 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 CM 0081 Bran, unprocessed of cereal grain  
  (except buckwheat, cañihua and quinoa)  
CM 1206 Rice bran, unprocessed  
 CM 0649 Rice, husked  
 
CM 1205 Rice, polished  
 
CM 0650 Rye bran, unprocessed  
 CM 0654 Wheat bran, unprocessed   117Miscellaneous secondary food commodities of plant origin 
 
Class D  
Type 012 Secondary food commodities of plant origin   Group 059  Group Letter Code SM 
 Portion of commodity to which the MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity. 
Group 059 Miscellaneous secondary food commodities of plant origin 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 SM 0716 Coffee beans, roasted   118TYPE 13 DERIVED EDIBLE PRODUCTS OF PLANT ORIGIN 
 “Derived edible products” are foods or edible substa nces isolated from primary food commodities or raw 
agricultural commodities, not intended for human consumption as such, using physical, biological or chemical processing. 
 
This type of processed food includes groups such as vegetable oils (crude and refined), by-products of the 
fractionation of cereals, fruit juices, teas (ferment ed and dried), cocoa powder and by-products of cocoa 
manufacturing, and extracts of various plants. 
 
Cereal grain milling fractions 
 Class D
 
Type 13 Derived products of Plant origin  
 Group 065   Group Letter Code CF  
Group 065. Cereal grain milling fractions includes milling fractions of cereal grains at the final stage of milling 
and preparation in the fractions. The group also incl ude the processed brans, as prepared for direct 
consumption.  
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity. 
 Note
: In view of the number of related commodities in this group some extra code numbers had to be used, 
not related to the primary food commodity from  which the commodity concerned is prepared. 
Reference to the additional code numbers is given with the primary food commodity where it is listed for the 
first time in the Classification. 
 
Group 065 Cereal grain milling fractions 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 CF 0081 Cereal brans, processed  
 CF 5273 Corn flour, see Maize flour  
 
CF 5275 Corn meal, see Maize meal  
 
CF 1255 Maize flour  
 CF 0645 Maize meal  
 
CF 0649 Rice bran, processed  
 
CF 0650 Rye bran, processed  
 CF 1250 Rye flour  
 
CF 1251 Rye wholemeal  
 
CF 0654 Wheat bran, processed  
 CF 1210 Wheat germ  
 
CF 1211 Wheat flour  
  119CF 1212 Wheat wholemeal   120Teas 
 
Class D  
Type 13 Derived edible products of plant origin   Group 066   Group Letter Code DT 
 Teas, Group 066, are derived from the leaves of several plants, principally Camellia sinensis. 
 They are used mainly in a fermented and dried form or only as dried leaves for the preparation of infusions, 
which are used as beverages. 
 Newly grown vegetative shoots (terminal bud and 2-3 l eaves) of tea are pluck ed, withered, twisted and 
comminuted and thereafter, in general, fermented and dried. 
 Teas made from other plants are often prepared in a similar way. 
 
Portion of commodity to which the MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity as prepared 
for wholesale or retail distribution. 
 
Group 066 Teas 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 DT 0171 Teas (Tea and Herb teas)  
 DT 1110 Camomile or Chamomile  
  - Matricaria recutita  L. ; 
  syn: M. chamomilla  auct. 
  - Chamaemelum nobile  (L.) All.; 
  syn: Anthemis nobilis  L. 
 DT 5277 Camomile, German or Scented , see Camomile 
  Matricaria recutita  L. ; 
  syn: M. chamomilla  auct. 
 
DT 5279 Camomile, Roman or Noble , see Camomile 
  Chamaemelum nobile  (L.) All.; 
  syn: Anthemis nobilis  L. 
 
DT 1111 Lemon verbena (dry leaves)  
  Lippia citriodora  H.B. & K.; 
  syn: L. triphylla  L’Herb. 
 DT 1112 Lime blossoms  
  Tilia cordata  Mill., syn: T. ulmifolia  Scop.; 
  T. parvifolia  Ehrh. ex Hoffm., Tilia Platyphyllos  Scop.; 
  syn: T. grandifolia  Ehrh. ex Hoffm. 
 
DT 1113 Maté (dry leaves)  
  Ilex paraguensis  D. Don. ; 
  syn: I. paraguariensis  St. Hill. 
 DT 5281 Mayweed, Scented , see Camomile, German 
 
DT 5283 Paraguay tea , see Maté 
  121DT 5285 Peppermint tea (succulent or dry leaves) , see Peppermint, Group 027: Herbs 
 DT 0446 Roselle (calyx and flowers), dry  
  Hibiscus sabdariffa  L. 
 DT 1114 Tea, Green, Black (black, fermented and dried)  
  Camellia sinensis  (L.) O Kuntze, several cultivars; 
  syn: C. thea  Link; C. theifera  Griff.; Thea sinensis  L.; 
  T. bohea  L. ; T. viridis  L. 
  122Vegetable oils, crude 
 
Class D  
Type 13 Derived edible products of plant origin    Group 067  Group Letter Code OC 
 Group 067. Vegetable oils, crude, includes the crude v egetable oils derived from oil seed Group 023, tropical 
and sub-tropical oil-containing fruits such as olives, and some pulses (e.g. soya bean, dry). For the definition 
and characteristics of Olive oil, cr ude see Codex Stan. 33-1981. The crude oils are used as constituents of 
compounded animal feeds or further processed (refined, cl arified). See Group 068, Vegetable oils, edible (or 
refined).  
Exposure to pesticides is through pre-harvest treatment of  the relevant crops or pos t-harvest treatment of the 
oilseeds or oil-containing pulses.  
Portion of commodity to which the MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity as prepared 
for wholesale distribution. 
 
Group 067 Vegetable oils, crude 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
OC 0172 Vegetable oils, crude  
 
OC 5289 Corn oil, crude , see Maize oil, crude 
 
OC 0691 Cotton seed oil, crude  
 OC 0665 Coconut oil, crude  
 
OC 0645 Maize oil, crude  
 
OC 0305 Olive oil, crude  
 OC 0696 Palm oil, crude  
  made from the fleshy fruit mesocarp of Elaeis guineensis  Jacq., see Codex Stan. 
125-1981. 
 
OC 1240 Palm kernel oil, crude  
  made from the kernels of the fruits of Elaeis guineensis  Jacq., see Codex Stan. 
126-1981. 
 
OC 0697 Peanut oil, crude  
 
OC 0495 Rape seed oil, crude  
 OC 0699 Safflower seed oil, crude  
 
OC 0700 Sesame seed oil, crude  
 
OC 0541 Soya bean oil, crude  
 OC 0702 Sunflower seed oil, crude   123Vegetable oils, edible (or refined) 
 
Class D  
Type 13 Derived edible products of plant origin    Group 068  Group Letter Code OR 
 Group 068. Vegetable oils, edible (or refined) include t he vegetable oils derived from oil seed, Group 023, 
tropical and sub-tropical oil-containing fruits such as  olives, and some pulses with a high oil content. The 
edible oils are derived from the crude oils through a re fining and/or clarifying process. For definitions and 
characteristics of the edible oils listed below, see Codex Stan. 20-27 (inclusive), 33, 124 and 126 (inclusive) - 
1981.  
Exposure to pesticides is through pre-harvest treatment of the relevant crops, or  post-harvest treatment of 
the oilseeds and oil containing pulses.  
Portion of commodity to which the MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity as prepared 
for wholesale or retail distribution. 
 
Group 068 Vegetable oils, edible (or refined) 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
OR 0172 Vegetable oils, edible  
 
OR 5291 Corn oil, edible , see Maize oil, edible 
 
OR 0691 Cotton seed oil, edible  
 OR 0665 Coconut oil, refined  
 
OR 0645 Maize oil, edible  
 
OR 0305 Olive oil, refined, as defined in Codex Stan. 33-1981  
 
OR 5330 Olive, residue oil, as defined in Codex Stan. 33-1981, see Olive oil, refined 
 
OR 0696 Palm oil, edible  
 
OR 1240 Palm kernel oil, edible  
 OR 0697 Peanut oil, edible  
 
OR 0495 Rape seed oil, edible  
 
OR 0699 Safflower seed oil, edible  
 OR 0700 Sesame seed oil, edible  
 
OR 0541 Soya bean oil, refined  
 
OR 0702 Sunflower seed oil, edible   124Miscellaneous derived edible products of plant origin 
 
Class D  
Type 13 Derived edible products of plant origin    Group 069   Group Letter Code DM 
 Group 069. Miscellaneous derived edible products include various intermediate products in the manufacture 
of edible food products. Some of these are used for further processing and not consumed as food or feed as 
such. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity.  
 
Note : In view of the number of related commodities in  this group extra code numbers had to be used, not 
related to the primary food commodity from which the intermediate product is prepared. 
Reference to the additional code numbers is given with the primary food commodity where it is listed for the 
first time in the Classification. 
 
Group 069 Miscellaneous derived edible products of plant origin 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
DM 0001 Citrus molasses  
 
DM 1215 Cocoa butter  
 DM 1216 Cocoa mass  
 
DM 0715 Cocoa powder  
 
DM 0305 Olives, processed  
 DM 0658 Sorghum molasses  
 
DM 0596 Sugar beet molasses  
 
DM 0659 Sugar cane molasses   125Fruit juices 
 
Class D  
Type 13 Derived edible products of plant origin    Group 070   Group Letter Code JF 
 Fruit juices, Group 070, are pressed from various mature fruits, either from the whole fruits or from the pulp 
(Type 1 and fruits from Fruiting vegetables, Group 011 and 012). A small amount of preserving agent(s) may 
be added to the juices during processing. The juices are often prepared for international trade in a 
concentrated form which is reconstituted for wholesal e or retail distribution to about the original juice 
concentration as obtained by the pressing process.  
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity (not 
concentrated) or commodity reconstituted to the original juice concentration. 
 
Group 070 Fruit juices 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
JF 0175 Fruit juices  
 
JF 0001 Citrus juice  
 
JF 0004 Orange juice  
 JF 0226 Apple juice  
 
JF 5293 Cassis , see Black currant juice 
 
JF 1140 Black currant juice  
 JF 0269 Grape juice  
 
JF 0203 Grapefruit juice  
 
JF 0341 Pineapple juice  
 JF 0448 Tomato juice  
  126By-products, used for animal feeding purposes, derived from fruit and vegetable processing 
 
Class D  
Type 13 Derived edible products of plant origin    Group 071  Group Letter Code AB 
 Group 071. The commodities of this group are by-products derived from Fruit and vegetable processing 
which are mainly used for animal feeding purposes either as  a part of the ration of livestock animals as such, 
or as an element in the manufacture of compounded f eeds. The commodities are prepared, in general, in a 
dry form for wholesale or retail distribution. 
 Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity. Residues 
in “wet” commodities of this group should be expressed on a “dry-weight” basis; see explanation in Group 050, Legume animal feeds. 
 
Group 071 By-products, used for animal feeding purposes, derived from fruit and vegetable 
processing 
 
Code No.
 Commodity  
 AB 0001 Citrus pulp, dry  
  Citrus  spp. 
 
AB 0226 Apple pomace, dry  
  Malus domesticus  Borkhausen 
 
AB 0269 Grape pomace, dry  
  Vitis vinifera  L. 
 
AB 0596 Sugar beet pulp, dry  
  Beta vulgaris  L., var. saccharifera ; 
  syn: B. vulgaris  L., var. altissima 
 
AB 1201 Sugar beet pulp, wet  
  Residues in the wet pulp to be expressed on a dry weight basis  127TYPE 14 MANUFACTURED FOODS (SINGLE- INGREDIENT) OF PLANT ORIGIN 
 
Class D  
Type 14 Manufactured Foods (single-ingredient) of plant origin 
 
The term “single-ingredient manufactured food” means a “processed food” which consists of one identifiable 
food ingredient, with or without packing medium or minor  ingredients, such as flavouring agents, spices and 
condiments, and which is normally pre-packaged and r eady for consumption with or without cooking. 
  128TYPE 15 MANUFACTURED FOODS (MULTI-INGREDIENT) OF PLANT ORIGIN 
 
 The term “multi-ingredient manufactured food” means a processed food, consisting of more than one major 
ingredient.  
A multi-ingredient food consisting of ingredients of both plant and animal origin will be included in this type if 
the ingredients(s) of plant origin is (are) predominant.  Manufactured multi-ingredient cereal products  
Class D
 
Type 15 Manufactured foods (multi-ingredient) of plant origin   Group 078  Group Letter Code CP 
 The commodities of this group are manufactured with several ingredients; products derived from cereal 
grains however form the major ingredient.  
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity as 
prepared for wholesale or retail distribution. 
 
Group 078 Manufactured multi-ingredient cereal products 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
CP 0179 Bread and other cooked cereal products  
 
CP 5295 Corn bread , see Maize bread 
 
CP 0645 Maize bread  
 CP 1250 Rye bread  
 
CP 1211 White bread  
 
CP 1212 Wholemeal bread   129CLASS E PROCESSED FOOD S OF ANIMAL ORIGIN 
 
 Definition, see Class D. 
 
TYPE 16 SECONDARY FOOD COMMO DITIES OF ANIMAL ORIGIN 
 The term “secondary food commodity” means a “pri mary food commodity” which has undergone simple 
processing, such as removal of certain portions, dr ying, and comminution, which do not basically alter the 
composition or identity of the commodity. 
 
Secondary food commodities may be processed further, or used as ingredients in the manufacture of food, or 
sold directly to the consumer. 
 
This type of processed food includes groups of proc essed primary food commodities of animal origin which 
have undergone simple processing, such as processed mammalian meat and poultry meat, fishes and other 
aquatic animals, e.g. dried meat, dried fish. 
 
Dried meat and fish products 
 Class E
 
Type 16 Secondary food commodities of animal origin  
 Group 080   Group Letter Code MD  
Group 080. Dried meat and fish products, includes natural or artificial dried meat products and dried fishes, 
mainly marine fishes. Most of the dried fishes ar e naturally dried (wind and sun). For convenience other 
marine animals, whether or not fishes or Cr ustaceans, are classified in this group. 
 
The entire commodity may be consumed, either as such or after processing (e.g. dried fish). 
 Portion of commodity to which the MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity as prepared 
for wholesale or retail distribution. 
 
Group 080 Dried meat and fish products 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
MD 0095 Meat, dried (from mammals ot her than marine mammals)  
 
MD 0180 Dried fish  
 MD 0120 Diadromous fish, dried  
 
MD 0127 Flat-fishes, dried  
  (see Group 042, Subgroup 0127) 
 
MD 0125 Marine fish, dried  
 
MD 0126 Stockfish (= dried Cod and Cod-like fishes)  
  (see Group 042, Subgroup WS 0126)  
MD 0812 Cattle meat, dried (including dried and smoked)  
 MD 0816 Horse meat, dried (including dried and smoked)  
 
MD 0818 Pig meat, dried (including dried and smoked)  
  130MD 5297 Beche-de-mer, dried , see Sea-cucumbers, dried 
 MD 0927 Cod, dried  
 
MD 0929 Dab or Common dab, dried  
 
MD 0935 Hakes, dried  
 MD 0936 Halibut, dried  
 
MD 0940 Ling, dried  
 
MD 1010 Sea-cucumbers, dried   131Secondary milk products 
 
Class E  
Type 16 Secondary Food Commodities of animal origin Group 082 Group Letter Code LS 
 Group 082, secondary milk products, includes milk products which have undergone simple processing such 
as removal or part removal of certain ingredients e.g.  water, milk fat etc. The group and the commodities 
therein will only be used for pesticides which are not partit ioned exclusively or nearly exclusively into the milk 
fat. 
 The recommended system for expressing the MRLs for the fa t-soluble pesticides in milk and milk products is 
explained in the introduction to CAC/Vol. XIII-Ed. 2. 
The group includes among others the following commodities  as defined in the relevant Codex Standards, see 
CAC/Vol. XVI-Ed.1 (1984). The reference no. of  the standard is indicated between brackets. 
 
Milk powders (whole, skimmed and partly skimmed)  (Standard A-5 1971); evaporated milks (whole, 
skimmed) (Standard A-3 1971); skimmed milk. 
 
Specific commodities will be listed in this group with their code nos. according as the necessity for this 
arises. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity.  
  132TYPE 17 DERIVED EDIBLE PR ODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN 
 
The term “Derived edible products” means foods or edible substances isolated from primary food 
commodities or raw agricultural commodities not intended for human consumption as such, using physical, 
biological and chemical processes.  
This type includes processed (rendered or extracted, possibly refined and/or clarified) fats from mammals, 
including aquatic mammals, poultry and aquatic organisms such as fishes.  
 
Crustaceans, processed 
 
Class E
 
Type 17 Derived edible products of animal origin  
 Group 084  Group Letter Code SC 
 
Group 084, Crustaceans, processed.  Crustaceans are processed to a large extent before entering the 
national or international trade channels.  
 
Crabs, lobsters and shrimps or prawns are in general cooked directly after catching. Thereafter either the 
animals are deep-frozen with or without shell, or the m eat without shell is canned, with or without a packing 
medium. The latter may consist of water, salt, lemon juice and sugars. 
 Shrimps or prawns may also be “parboiled” and thereafter deep-frozen. 
 
According to the relevant Codex Standards, namel y 92-1981, and 95-1981 “cooked” means heated for a 
period of time such that the thermal centre reac hes a temperature adequate to coagulate the protein and 
“parboiled” means heated for a period of such time t hat the surface of the produ ct reaches a temperature 
adequate to coagulate the protein at the surface but inadequate to coagul ate the protein at the thermal 
centre. 
 
The cooked commodities are in general subjected to deep-freezing directly after cooking or the cooking is part of the canning process. 
 
The designation cooked after the commodity may in clude any of the processes mentioned except the 
parboiled and deep-frozen shrimps or prawns. 
 
The entire commodity except the shell may be consumed.  
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity (especially 
with the small sized species) or the cooked meat without shell as prepared for wholesale or retail 
distribution. 
 
For commodity description and scientific family or  species names see Group 045, Crustaceans. 
 
Group 084 Crustaceans, processed 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
SC 0143 Crustaceans, cooked  
 
SC 0144 Freshwater crustaceans, cooked  
 
SC 0145 Marine crustaceans, cooked  
 SC 0146 Crabmeat, cooked   133 
SC 0976 Freshwater crayfishes, cooked  
 
SC 0977 Freshwater shrimps or prawns, cooked  
 SC 0978 Lobsters (including Lobster meat), cooked  
 
SC 0979 Shrimps or Prawns, cooked  
 
SC 1220 Shrimps or Prawns, parboiled   134Animal fats, processed 
 
Class E  
Type 17 Derived edible products of animal origin  
 Group 085  Group Letter Code FA 
 The group 085, processed animal fats, includes rendered or  extracted (possibly refined and/or clarified) fats 
from land and aquatic mammals and poultry and fats and oils derived from fishes.  
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity as 
prepared for wholesale or retail distribution. 
 
Group 085 Animal fats, processed 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 
FA 0096 Tallow and lard from cattle, goats, horses, pigs and sheep  
  (lard only from pigs) 
 FA 0111 Poultry fats, processed  
 
FA 0142 Processed Fat (Blubber), of Whales, Dolphins and Sales  
 
FA 0810 Buffalo tallow  
  Bubalis bubalis  L.; 
  Syncerus caffer  Sparrman 
  Bison bison  L. 
 FA 0811 Camel tallow  
  Camelus bactrianus  L. ; C. dromedarius  L.; 
  Lama glama  L.; L. pacos  L. 
 
FA 0812 Cattle tallow (including processed suet)  
  Bos taurus  L.; 
  see further Group 037, no. MM 0812 
 
FA 0814 Goat tallow  
  Capra hircus  L.; other Capra  spp. 
 
FA 0816 Horse tallow  
  Equus caballus  L. 
 
FA 0818 Lard (of pigs)  
  among others Sus domesticus  Erxleben; other Sus spp. and ssp. 
 
FA 0822 Sheep tallow  
  Ovis aries  L.; other Ovis spp. 
 
FA 0972 Whales, Blubber of, processed  
 
FA 0840 Chicken fat, processed  
  Gallus gallus  L.; other Gallus  spp. 
 
FA 0841 Duck fat, processed  
  Anas platyrhynchos  L.; other 
Anas  spp. 
  135FA 0842 Goose fat, processed  
  Anser anser  L.; other Anser  spp. 
 
FA 0848 Turkey fat, processed  
  Meleagris gallopavo  L.  136Milk fats 
 
Class E  
Type 17 Derived edible products of animal origin  
 Group 086  Group Letter Code FM 
 Group 086. Milk fats are the fatty ingredients derived from the milk of various mammals. 
 Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity.  
 
Group 086 Milk fats 
 
Code No.  Commodity  
 FM 0183 Milk fats  
  (from milk of Buffalo, Camel, Cattle, Goat or Sheep)  
FM 0810 Buffalo milk fat  
  Bubalis bubalis  L.; 
  Syncerus caffer  Sparrman; Bison bison  L. 
 
FM 0811 Camel milk fat  
  Camelus bactrianus  L. ; C. dromedarius  L.; 
  Lama glama  L.; L. pacos  L. 
 FM 0812 Cattle milk fat  
  Bos taurus  L.; see further Group 037 no. MM 0812 
 FM 0814 Goat milk fat  
  Capra hircus  L.; other Capra  spp. 
 FM 0822 Sheep milk fat  
  Ovis aries  L.; other Ovis spp.  137Derived milk products 
 
Class E  
Type 17 Derived edible products of Animal Origin   Group 087   Group Letter Code LD 
 Group 087: Derived milk products, includes food or  edible substances isolated from the primary food 
commodity cattle milk, or milks from other mammals, us ing physical, biological and chemical processes. This 
group and the commodities therein will only be used if nec essary for pesticides which are not partitioned 
exclusively or nearly exclusively into the milk  fat. For further explanation, see Group 082. 
 This group include among others the following f ood commodities, as defined in the relevant Codex 
Standards, see CAC/Vol. XXI, Ed-1 (1984): Butter, whey butter, both in Standard A-1 (1971): Butteroil, 
anhydrous butteroil, both in Standard A- 2 (1973): Cream, Standard A-9 (1976): Cream powders (half cream, 
high fat), Standard A-10 (1971): Edible acid casein, St andard A-12 (1976): Edible caseinates, Standard A-13 
(1976). 
 Specific commodities will be listed in this group with their code nos. according as the necessity for this 
arises. 
 Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity.   138TYPE 18 MANUFACTURED FOOD (SINGLE- INGREDIENT) OF ANIMAL ORIGIN 
 
 
The term “single ingredient manufactured food” means a processed food which consists of one identifiable 
food ingredient, with or without packing medium or minor  ingredients such as flavouring agents, spices and 
condiments, and which is normally pre-packaged and r eady for consumption, with or without cooking. 
 
 
Manufactured milk products (single ingredient) 
 Class E
 
Type 18 Manufactured Food (single ingredient) of animal origin  
 Group 090   Group Letter Code LI  
Group 090 and the commodities therein will only be used, if  the necessity arises, for pesticides which are not 
partitioned exclusively or nearly exclusively into the milk fat. For further explanation see Group 082. 
 This group include among others the following food comm odities, as defined in the relevant Codex Standards 
(indicated between brackets): Yoghurt (Codex Standard A-11(a) 1975): Cheeses, individually named (Codex 
Standard A-6 1978 and Standard C-1 (1966-1978).  
Specific commodities will be listed in this group with their code nos. according as the necessity for this 
arises.  
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity as 
prepared for wholesale or retail distribution. 
  
   139TYPE 19 MANUFACTURED FOOD (MULTI-I NGREDIENT) OF ANIMAL ORIGIN 
 
 
The term “multi-ingredient manufactured food” means a processed food consisting of more than one major 
ingredient.  
A multi-ingredient food consisting of  ingredients of both animal and plant origin will be included in this type if 
the ingredient(s) of animal origin is (are) predominant.  
 
Manufactured milk products (multi-ingredient) 
 
Class E
 
Type 19 Manufactured food (multi-ingredient) of animal origin  
 Group 092   Group Letter Code LM 
 
Group 092 and the commodities therein will only be used in the classification if necessary for pesticides 
which are not partitioned exclusively or nearly exclusively into the milk fat. For further explanation see Group 
082. 
 This group includes among others the following comm odities, as defined in the relevant Codex Standards, 
see CAC/Vol XVI, Ed-1 (1984): Processed Cheese products, Codex Standard A- 8(a) and A-8(b) (1978): 
Processed Cheese preparations, Standard A-8(c) (1978): Flavoure d yoghurt, Standard A-11(b) (1976): 
Sweetened condensed milk, Standard A-4 (1971). 
 
Specific commodities will be listed in this group with their code nos. according as the necessity for this 
arises. 
 
Portion of the commodity to which t he MRL applies (and which is analysed):
 Whole commodity as 
prepared for wholesale or retail distribution. 
 
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