Proposals to Amend (No.1 ) the 
New Zealand (Maximum Residue 
Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards 2015
 
 
MPI Discussion Paper  No: 2015/25 
   
Prepared by the Systems Audit, Assurance and Monitoring 
Directorate of the Ministry for Primary Industries  
  
ISBN No: 978- 0-908334 -62-9 (online)
 
ISSN No:  2253- 3907 (online)  
  
 
 
June  2015  
 
 
 
 
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Contents  Page 
 
1 Submissions  1 
2 Introduction 2 
2.1 Background 2 
2.2 Summary of Proposed Amendment s 3 
3 Proposals   
3.1 Proposal  to set MRLs  for cyazofamid  4 
3.2 Proposal  to set MRL s for cyprodinil  5 
3.3 Proposal  to set MRL s for fludioxonil  7 
3.4 Proposal to se t MRL s for fluopyram  8 
3.5 Proposal to set MRL s for kanamycin  10 
3.6 Proposal to set MRL s for spinetoram  12 
3.7 Proposal to exempt extracts of Neotyphodium uncinatum strain AR1006   14 
 (containing the Loline alkaloids: N -acetylloline, N -acetylnorloline, N -formylloline)  
3.8 Proposal to extend the exemption for  Plant Extracts (unrefined) to include Melaleuca 15  
alternifolia  
3.9 Proposal to delet e Azinphos -methyl  17 
3.10 Proposal to move Pegbovigrastim  from Schedule 2 to Schedule 3  18 
3.11 Proposal to move th e entry for Streptomycin into the entry for Dihydrostreptomycin and 
streptomycin  19 
  
 
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1 Submissions  
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites public comment on this discussion 
document, which outlines proposals to amend the New Zealand (Maximu m Residue Limits of 
Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards  2015.  
 
 
For each compound  you are commenting on, please clearly answer the following questions. 
Any additional comment is welcome, along with supporting reasons and data or examples to 
illustrate p articular points.  
 
On balance, do you oppose any of the commodity MRLs proposed  for this compound?  
 
Do you oppose  an MRL being set at all  for this  compound for the  commodity?  
 
If an MRL is to be set for this  compound for the  commodity, do you disagree with  the 
particular  level proposed? 
 
 
Submissions close at 5pm on Friday 7 August  2015.  Your  comments should be sent to:  
 MRL Amendments  
ACVM Programmes and Appraisals  
MPI Systems Audit, Assurance and Monitoring  
PO Box 2526 Wellington 6140 
 
Email: ACVM.Consul tation @mpi.govt.nz  
 Please include your name and address on your submission. If you are making comments on 
behalf of an organisation, also include your title and the name of the organisation.  
 Please make sure your comments can be clearly read, as a number  of copies may be made of 
your submission.  
 
 The Official Information Act  
 
The Official Information Act 1982 (the OIA) states that information is to be made available 
unless there are grounds for withholding it. The grounds for withholding information are 
outlined in the OIA.  Submitters may wish to indicate any grounds for withholding 
information contained in their submission.  Reasons for withholding information could 
include that information is commercially sensitive or that the submitters wish personal 
information such as names or contact details to be withheld.  MPI will take such indications into account when determining whether or not to release information.  Any decision to 
withhold information requested under the OIA may be reviewed by the Ombudsman . 
 
Ministry for Primary Industries   Proposed Amendment  (1) to the NZ (Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards  2015 • 1 2 Introduction  
Maximum residue limits (MRLs) are the maximum legal limits for residues of agricultural 
compounds and veterinary medicines in food for sale in New Zealand. MRLs are primarily a 
tool for monitoring the use of agricultural compounds in accor dance with good agricultural 
practice (GAP). GAP is not explicitly defined or regulated, but is the generally accepted means for producing safe primary produce in a particular location while taking account of 
climate, pests or diseases and other environmen tal factors. MRLs are used to minimise risks 
to public health by ensuring that chemical residues in food are as low as practicable, without compromising the ability of the chemical to successfully do what is intended.  
2.1 BACKGROUND  
MRLs are set out in the New  Zealand (Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultural Compounds) 
Food Standards 2015 (the MRL Standards). The MRL Standards are amended a number of 
times each year to reflect changes in the use of agricultural compounds in the production of 
food. The MRL Standa rds are available from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) 
Foodsafety website at: http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/register -list-mrl-
agricultural- compounds.htm  .  
 MPI administers the MRL Standards, but the final decision on any changes to the MRL 
Standards rests with the Minister for Food Safety. Under section 11E and 11L of the Food Act 
1981, when amending or issuing the MRL St andards, the Minister must take into account the 
following:  
• The need to protect public health.  
• The desirability of avoiding unnecessary restrictions on trade.  
• The desirability of maintaining consistency between New Zealand's food standards 
and those applyi ng internationally.  
• New Zealand's obligations under any relevant international treaty, agreement, convention, or protocol, and, in particular, under the Australia -New Zealand Joint 
Food Standards Agreement.  
• Such other matters as the Minister considers app ropriate.  
 Once the standard is in place,  official chemical residue monitoring programmes are reviewed 
and amended as necessary . 
 
Possible implications for public health are considered during the toxicological and dietary risk 
assessments, by comparing the  estimated dietary intake with a Potential Daily Exposure 
(food) (PDE (food)). Where there is no PDE (food), the estimated dietary intake is compared with the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI). PDE (food) and ADI are described below.  
 
A PDE (food) is a value determined by a toxicological evaluation by the Environmental 
Protection Authority (EPA) as part of its responsibility for managing public health under the 
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (the HSNO Act).  A PDE (food) gives 
the potential da ily exposure a person may be subject to from a substance, via food. MPI uses a 
PDE (food) where it is available, rather than the internationally -determined ADI, as required 
by the HSNO Act in New Zealand. The ADI and PDE (food) are largely equivalent, as t hey 
are determined using the same set of toxicology data and through a very similar scientific process.  
 
An ADI is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as: “the daily intake which, 
during an entire lifetime, appears to be without appreciable risk  on the basis of all the known 
2 • Proposed Amendment  (2) to the NZ (Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards  Ministry for Primary Industries   
facts at the time”. “Without appreciable risk” has been further defined as: “the practical 
certainty that injury will not result even after a lifetime of exposure”. ADIs are established by 
the WHO and Food and Agriculture Org anization (FAO) of the United Nations joint expert 
committees, which are made up of toxicologists and residue specialists. The ADI information from these joint committees also feeds into the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex), 
which sets international M RLs.  
2.2 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT  
The proposed MRLs have been thoroughly assessed in accordance with international 
methodologies such as those utilised by the expert committees advising Codex. Information 
on the technical assessment of each proposal is included in this document (refer section 2) and 
covers the following:  
• rationale;  
• chemical information;  
• good agricultural practice;  
• residues information;  
• dietary risk assessment;  
• toxicological/public health assessment; and  
• international MRLs.  
 
MPI reviewed th e estimated dietary exposure assessments for the application of the proposals 
in this discussion paper  and compared them with the appropriate reference health standard 
(the PDE (food) or the ADI). MPI has determined that the residues associated with the 
proposed MRLs do not present any public health and safety concerns.  
2.2.1.1  New MRLS  
MPI proposes to add the following new MRL s to the MRL Standards:  
• 0.01 (*) mg/kg for cyazofamid when used as a fungicide on potatoes  
• 0.6 mg/k g for cyprodinil when used as a fungicide  on blackcurrants  
• 0.8 mg/kg for fludioxonil when used as a fungicide on bl ackcurrants  
• 0.05 mg/kg for fluopyram on grapes, and 0.01 (*) mg/kg on kiwifruit when used as a fungicide  
• 0.15 mg/kg for kanamycin  in milk when used a n antibiotic in dairy cow s  
• 0.02( *) mg/kg for spinetoram when used as an insecticide on assorted tropical and 
subtropical fruits - inedible peel (except kiwifruit)  
2.2.1.1.1  Exempt from MRLs  
MPI proposes to exempt the following substances from MRLs:  
• Extracts of Neotyphodium uncinatum strain AR1006 (containing the Loline alkaloids: 
N-acetylloline, N -acetylnorloline, N -formylloline) when used as an insecticide for 
food producing plant species  
• Extend the exemption of plant extracts (unrefined) to include extracts from Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree)  
2.2.1.1.2  Other Amendments  
• Proposal to delete the MRL for a zinphos -methyl  
• Amend a typographical error for the MRL of cyprodinil when used on strawberries  
• Amend a typographical error in the spelling of f uberidazole  
• Proposal to move Pegbovigrastim to Schedule 3 
• Propo sal to combine the entry for streptomycin with the entry for dihydrostreptomycin 
and streptomycin.  
Ministry for Primary Industries   Proposed Amendment  (1) to the NZ (Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards  2015 • 3  
3 Proposals  
3.1 PROPOSAL TO SET AN M RL FOR  CYAZOFAMID  
It is p roposed that an MRL is set for cyazofamid  when used on potatoes .  
 
The final entry for  cyazofamid  in Schedule One of the MRL Standards will  read:  
Compound 
Common Name  CAS#  Residue to which the 
maximum residue 
limit applies  Food  Maximum Permitted 
Residue Level (mg/kg)  
Cyazofamid  
 120116 -88-3 Cyazofamid  Potatoes  0.01 (*)  
 
 (*) indicates that the maximum  residue limit has been set at or about the limit of analytical quantification.  
3.1.1.1  Amendment Rationale  
The proposed MRL represents a use of the new active ingredient.  The proposed MRL will 
manage the use of cyazofamid , a fungicide , when used on potatoes  and i n accordance with the 
application rates and withholding periods that are proposed as good agricultural practice 
(GAP) in New Zealand.  
3.1.1.2  Chemical Information  
Common name of compound  Cyazofamid  
Use of compound  Fungicide  
Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) Regis try number  120116 -88-3 
Type of compound  Sulfonamid e/Imidazole  
Administration method  Spray  
3.1.1.3  Good Agricultural Practice  
Cyazofamid  is proposed for use as a  fungicide on potatoes to be applied at 8 0 gai/ha to  
treat Late Blight , with a maximum of six  applic ations 7-10 days apart , according to disease 
pressure, with a 7 day withholding period.  
3.1.1.4  Residue Information 
The residue data for the crop supports an MRL of 0. 01 (*)  mg/kg for cyazofamid in potatoes .  
The MRL is proposed to support GAP.  
3.1.1.5  Dietary Risk Assessment  
The potential daily exposure via food (PDE (food)) is used for dietary intake calculation where a 
value has been set by EPA.  An appropriate acceptable daily intake (ADI) is used in the 
absence of a PDE (food). The PDE (food). of 0.67 mg/kg bw/d was cons idered appropriate for use 
in the assessment. The proposed MRL is: potatoes – 0.01 (*)  mg/kg.  
The chronic dietary exposure to cyazofamid  is estimated by the National Estimated Dietary 
Intake (NEDI) calculation encompassing all registered uses of the chemical and food consumption data based upon the 1997 National Nutritional Survey for adults and the 1995 
National Nutrition Survey of Australia, for children. The NEDI calculation is made in 
accordance with Guidelines for predicting dietary intake of pesticide residues (revised) 
[World Health Organization, 1997].  
Based on the proposed MRLs, the NEDI for cyazofamid  is equivalent to less than 1 % of the 
PDE (food). It is therefore concluded that the chronic dietary exposure is small and the risk is 
acceptable.  
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3.1.1.6  Toxicological/Public Health Assessment  
It has been determined that the use of cyazofamid on potatoes , according to the GAP specified 
above, is very unlikely to pose any health risks from consumption of treated produce.  
3.1.1.7  Other International MRLs  
Country  Food Maximum Residue Limit 
(mg/kg)  
USA Potatoes  0.02 
 
Under clause 6(3)(b) of the MRL Standards imported food may contain residues of 
agricultural compounds no greater than the MRLs specified for that food in the current 
editions or supplements of the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission publications 
Pesticide Residues in Food or Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods . 
 To meet New Zealand’s obligations under the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and 
Phytosanitary Measures the proposed MRL will be notified  to the World Trade Organization. 
Any country may choose to comment if they believe the proposed MRL repre sents a barrier to 
their trade.  
3.2 PROPOSAL TO SET AN M RL FOR CYPRODINIL  AND AMEND THE 
TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR OF THE  MRL SET FOR STRAWBER RIES  
It is proposed that an MRL is set for cyprodinil when used on blackcurrants and the 
typographical error corrected for the MRL of strawberries .  
The current  entry for cyprodinil  in Schedule One of the MRL Standards is: 
 
Compound 
Common Name  CAS#  Residue to which the 
maxi mum residue 
limit applies  Food Maximum Permitted 
Residue Level (mg/kg)  
Cyprodinil  121552 -61-2 Cyprodinil  Blueberries  
Bulb onions  
Grapes       
Pome fruits  
Stone fruits (except 
cherries ) 
Strawberries  0.5 
0.01 (*)  
1 
0.01 
0.02 (*)  
 
10 
 
The revised entry for cyprodinil  in Schedule One of the MRL Standards will therefore read:  
Compound 
Common Name  CAS#  Residue to which the 
maximum residue 
limit applies  Food Maximum Permitted 
Residue Level (mg/kg)  
Cyprodinil  121552 -61-2 Cyprodinil  Blackcurrants  
Blueberries  
Bulb onions  
Grapes  
Pome fruits  
Stone fruits (except 
cherries ) 
Strawberries  0.6 
0.5 
0.01 (*) 
1 
0.01 
0.02 (*)  
 
1 
(*) indicates that the maximum residue limit has been set at or about the limit of analytical quantification.  
3.2.1.1  Amendment Rationale  
The proposed MRL r epresents the expansion of use of a currently registered active ingredient. 
The proposed MRL will manage the use of cyprodinil  as a fungicide  when used on 
Ministry for Primary Industries   Proposed Amendment  (1) to the NZ (Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards  2015 • 5 blackcurrants and in accordance with the application rates and withholding periods that are 
proposed as good agricultural practice (GAP) in New Zealand.  
The typographical error was introduced during the Proposals to Amend (No. 3) the New 
Zealand (Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards 2014.  This 
will be corrected back to 1 mg/kg  for use on strawberries.  
3.2.1.2  Chemical Information  
Common name of compound  Cyprodinil  
Use of compound  Fungicide  
Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) Registry number  121552 -61-2 
Type of compound  Anilopyrimidine  
Administration method  Spray  
3.2.1.3  Good Agricultural Pra ctice 
Cyprodinil is proposed for use as a  fungicide in blackcurrants  to be applied at 300  gai/ha to  
treat Botrytis , with a maximum of two applications over flowering, according to disease 
pressure , with no applications made after the completion of floweri ng/petal fall.  
3.2.1.4  Residue Information 
The residue data for t he crop supports an MRL of 0.6 mg/kg for cyprodinil in blackcurrants.   
The MRL is proposed to support GAP.  
3.2.1.5  Dietary Risk Assessment  
The potential daily exposure via food (PDE (food)) is used for dietar y intake calculation where a 
value has been set  by EPA .  An appropriate acceptable daily intake (ADI) is used in the 
absence of a PDE (food). The PDE (food). of 0.0135 mg/kg bw/d was considered appropriate for 
use in the assess ment . The pr oposed MRL is: bl ackcurrants  – 0.6 mg/kg.  
The chronic dietary exposure to cyprodinil  is estimated by the National Estimated Dietary 
Intake (NEDI) calculation encompassing all registered uses of the chemical and food 
consumption data based upon the 1997 National Nutritional S urvey for adults and the 1995 
National Nutrition Survey of Australia, for children. The NEDI calculation is made in accordance with Guidelines for predicting dietary intake of pesticide residues (revised) 
[World Health Organization, 1997].  
Based on the pro posed MRLs, the NEDI for cyprodinil  is equivalent to less than 10% of the 
PDE
(food). It is therefore concluded that the chronic dietary exposure is small and the risk is 
acceptable.  
3.2.1.6  Toxicological/Public Health Assessment  
It has been determined that the use  of cyprodinil on blackcurrants , according to the GAP 
specified above, is very unlikely to pose any health risks from consumption of treated produce.  
3.2.1.7  Other International MRLs  
Country  Food  Maximum Residue Limit 
(mg/kg)  
Codex  Bush fruit  10.0 
European Union  Bush fruit  5.0 
USA Currants  3.0 
 
Under clause 6(3)(b) of the MRL Standards imported food may contain residues of agricultural compounds no greater than the MRLs specified for that food in the current 
editions or supplements of the FAO/WHO Codex Alimenta rius Commission publications 
Pesticide Residues in Food or Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods . 
6 • Proposed Amendment  (2) to the NZ (Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards  Ministry for Primary Industries   
 
To meet New Zealand’s obligations under the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and 
Phytosanitary Measures the proposed MRL will be notified to the Worl d Trade Organization. 
Any country may choose to comment if they believe the proposed MRL represents a barrier to their trade.  
  
3.3 PROPOSAL  TO SET  AN MRL  FOR FLUDIOXONIL  
It is proposed that an MRL is set for fludioxonil when used on blackcurrants .  
The curren t entry for fludioxonil in Schedule One of the MRL Standards is: 
Compound 
Common Name  CAS#  Residue to which the 
maximum residue 
limit applies  Food Maximum Permitted 
Residue Level (mg/kg)  
Fludioxonil  
 131341 -86-1 Fludioxonil  Blueberries  
Bulb onions  
Grapes       
Strawberries  0.5 
0.01 (*)  
1 
1 
 
The revised entry for fludioxonil in Schedule One of the MRL Standards will therefore read:  
Compound 
Common Name  CAS#  Residue to which the 
maximum residue 
limit applies  Food Maximum Permitted 
Residue Level (mg/kg)  
Fludioxonil  
 131341 -86-1 Fludioxonil  Blackcurrants  
Blueberries  
Bulb onions  
Grapes       
Strawberries  0.8 
0.5 
0.01 (*)  
1 
1 
 (*) indicates that the maximum residue limit has been set at or about the limit of analytical quantification.  
3.3.1.1  Amendment Rationale  
The p roposed MRL represents the expansion of use of a currently registered active ingredient. 
The proposed MRL will manage the use of fludioxonil  as a fungicide when used on 
blackcurrants  and in accordance with the application rates and withholding periods that  are 
proposed as good agricultural practice (GAP) in New Zealand.  
3.3.1.2  Chemical Information  
Common name of compound  Fludioxonil  
Use of compound  Fungicide  
Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) Registry number  131341 -86-1 
Type of compound  Phenylpyrrole  
Administrat ion method  Spray  
3.3.1.3  Good Agricultural Practice  
Fludioxoni l is proposed for use as a  fungicide in bl ackcurrants  to be applied at 2 00 gai/ha to  
treat Botrytis , with a maximum of two applications over flowering, according to disease 
pressure, with no applicati ons made after the completion of flowering/petal fall.  
3.3.1.4  Residue Information 
The residue data for  the crop supports an MRL of 0.8 mg/kg for fludioxonil  in blackcurrants.   
The MRL is proposed to support GAP.  
Ministry for Primary Industries   Proposed Amendment  (1) to the NZ (Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards  2015 • 7 3.3.1.5  Dietary Risk Assessment  
The potential daily exposur e via food (PDE (food)) is used for dietary intake calculation where a 
value has been set by EPA.  An appropriate acceptable daily intake (ADI) is used in the 
absence of a PDE (food). The PDE (food). of 0.0165 mg/kg bw/d was considered appropriate for 
use in the assessment. The proposed MRL is: blackcurrants – 0.8 mg/kg.  
The chronic dietary exposure to fludioxonil is estimated by the National Estimated Dietary 
Intake (NEDI) calculation encompassing all registered uses of the chemical and food 
consumption data based upon the 1997 National Nutritional Survey for adults and the 1995 
National Nutrition Survey of Australia, for children. The NEDI calculation is made in 
accordance with Guidelines for predicting dietary intake of pesticide residues (revised) 
[World He alth Organization, 1997].  
Based on the proposed MRLs, the NEDI for fludioxonil is equivalent to less than 10 % of the PDE
(food). It is therefore concluded that the chronic dietary exposure is small and the risk is 
acceptable.  
3.3.1.6  Toxicological/Public Health As sessment  
It has  been determined that the use of fludioxonil on blackcurrants,  according to the GAP 
specified above, is very unlikely to pose any health risks from consumption of treated 
produce.  
3.3.1.7  Other International MRLs  
Country  Food Maximum Residue Limit 
(mg/kg)  
European Union  Currants  
 2.0 
USA Bushberries  2.0 
 
Under clause 6(3)(b) of the MRL Standards imported food may contain residues of 
agricultural compounds no greater than the MRLs specified for that food in the current 
editions or supplements of th e FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission publications 
Pesticide Residues in Food or Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods . 
 
To meet New Zealand’s obligations under the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and 
Phytosanitary Measures the proposed MRL will  be notified to the World Trade Organization. 
Any country may choose to comment if they believe the proposed MRL represents a barrier to their trade.  
 
3.4 PROPOSAL TO SET AN M RL FOR FL UOPYRAM  
It is prop osed that an MRL is set for fluopyram  when used on grapes and kiwifruit .  
The current entry for fluopyram  in Schedule One of the MRL Standards is:  
Compound 
Common Name  CAS#  Residue to which the 
maximum residue limit 
applies  Food  Maximum Permitted 
Residue Level 
(mg/kg)  
Fluopyram  
 658066 -35-4 Plant commodities: 
Fluopyram  
Animal commodities: Sum 
of fluopyram and 2-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide, 
expressed as fluopryam  Bulb onions  
Mammalian meat  
Mammalian offal  
Milk 0.01 (*)  
0.1 
0.7 
0.07 
 
The revised entry for flu opyram  in Schedule One of the MRL Standards will therefor e read:  
Compound CAS#  Residue to which the Food Maximum Permitted 
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Common Name  maximum residue limit 
applies  Residue Level 
(mg/kg)  
Fluopyram  
 658066 -35-4 Plant commodities: 
Fluopyram  
Animal commodities: Sum 
of fluopyram and 2-
(trifluoromethyl)benzamide, 
expressed as fluopryam  Bulb onions  
Grapes  
Kiwifruit  
Mammalian meat  
Mammalian offal  
Milk 0.01 (*)  
0.05 
0.01 (*)  
0.1 
0.7 
0.07 
 (*) indicates that the maximum residue limit has been set at or about the limit of analytical quantification.  
3.4.1.1  Amendment Rationale  
The proposed MRL represents the expansion of use of a currently registered active ingredient. 
The proposed MRL will manage the use of fluopyram as a fungicide when used on grapes and 
kiwifruit  in accordance with the application rates and withholding periods that are proposed 
as good agricultural practice (GAP) in New Zealand.  
3.4.1.2  Chemical Information  
Common name of compound  Fluopyram  
Use of compound  Fungicide  
Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) Registry number  658066 -35-4 
Type of compound  Pyridinyl ethylbenzimide s 
Administration method  Spray  
3.4.1.3  Good Agricultural Practice  
Fluopyram  is proposed for use as a fungicide in kiwifruit to be applied at 150  gai/ha to treat 
Sclerotinia , with a single application made 7 days prior to the start of flowering up to 80% 
flowering , and a withholding period of up to 80% flowering.   Use on grapes is for 7.5 
gai/100L  applied, with up to 2 applications, from immediately before flowering through to 
80% cap -fall, and a withholding period of up to 80% cap- fall.  
3.4.1.4  Residue Information 
The re sidue data for the crop s supports an MRL of 0. 01 (*)  mg/kg for fluopyram in  kiwifruit, 
and 0.05 mg/kg in grapes.  The MRL are  proposed to support GAP.  
3.4.1.5  Dietary Risk Assessment  
The potential daily exposure via food (PDE (food)) is used for dietary intake calculation where a 
value has been set by EPA.  An appropriate acceptable daily intake (ADI) is used in the 
absence of a PDE (food). The PDE (food) of 0.0084 mg/kg bw/d was considered appropriate for 
use in the assessment. The proposed MRL s are:  
kiwifruit – 0.01 (*) mg/kg 
grapes – 0.05 mg/kg  
The chronic dietary exposure to fluopyram  is estimated by the National Estimated Dietary 
Intake (NEDI) calculation encompassing all registered uses of the chemical and food consumption data based upon the 1997 National Nutri tional Survey for adults and the 1995 
National Nutrition Survey of Australia, for children. The NEDI calculation is made in accordance with Guidelines for predicting dietary intake of pesticide residues (revised) 
[World Health Organization, 1997].  
Based on  the proposed MRLs, the NEDI for fluopyram  is equivalent to less than 5 % of the 
PDE (food). It is therefore concluded that the chronic dietary exposure is small and the risk is 
acceptable.  
Ministry for Primary Industries   Proposed Amendment  (1) to the NZ (Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards  2015 • 9 3.4.1.6  Toxicological/Public Health Assessment  
It has been determined that the use of fluopyram on kiwifruit and grapes , according to the 
GAP specified above, is very unlikely to pose any health risks from consumption of treated 
produce.  
3.4.1.7  Other International MRLs  
Country  Food Maximum Residue Limit 
(mg/kg)  
Codex  Grapes  2.0 
Europe an Union  Grapes  1.5 
USA Grapes  2.0 
 Under clause 6(3)(b) of the MRL Standards imported food may contain residues of 
agricultural compounds no greater than the MRLs specified for that food in the current 
editions or supplements of the FAO/WHO Codex Alimen tarius Commission publications 
Pesticide Residues in Food or Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods . 
 
To meet New Zealand’s obligations under the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and 
Phytosanitary Measures the proposed MRL will be notified to the Wo rld Trade Organization. 
Any country may choose to comment if they believe the proposed MRL represents a barrier to their trade.  
 
3.5 PROPOSAL TO SET AN M RL FOR KANAMYCIN  
It is proposed that an MRL is set for kanamycin when used on dairy cattle.   
This will be t he entry for kanamycin in Schedule One of the MRL Standards:  
Compound 
Common Name  CAS#  Residue to which the 
maximum residue 
limit applies  Food Maximum Permitted 
Residue Level (mg/kg)  
Kanamycin  
 59-01-8 Kanamycin A  Milk 0.15 
 
3.5.1.1  Amendment Rationale  
The propo sed MRL represents the use pattern in New Zealand for a new active ingredient 
kanamycin.  The proposed MRL will manage the use of kanamycin as an antibiotic for dairy 
cattle and the application rates and withholding periods that are proposed as GAP in New 
Zealand.  
3.5.1.2  Chemical Information  
Common name of compound  Kanamycin  
Use of compound  Antibiotic  
Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) Registry number  59-01-8 
Type of compound  Aminoglycoside  
Administration method  Injection  
3.5.1.3  Good Agricultural Practice  
Kanamycin is proposed for use as a n antibiotic in dairy cattle.  It is to be applied as an 
injection to the infected quarter twice, with an interval of 24 hours, at a dose rate of 100,000 
IU with the following withholding periods:  
• Cattle meat or offal – 14 days 
• Milk – 84 hours  
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3.5.1.4  Residue Information 
The residue data supports an MRL of 0.15 mg/kg for milk at the proposed withholding 
periods.  The MRL is propo sed to support GAP . With the proposal limited to intra mammary 
use on dairy cattle and with a conservative withholdin g period for slaughter , residues are 
unlikely to result in any other animal products.  
3.5.1.5  Dietary Risk Assessment  
The potential daily exposure via food (PDE (food)) is used for dietary intake calculation where a 
value has been set by EPA.  An appropriate accept able daily intake (ADI) is used in the 
absence of a PDE (food). A microbiological  ADI of 0.008 mg/kg bw/d was considered 
appropriate for use in the assessment. The potential for development of resistance is 
considered as part of the microbiological ADI, and  was determined to be very low. The 
proposed MRL is : 
0.15 mg/kg for milk  
 
The chronic dietary exposure to kanamycin is estimated by the National Estimated Dietary 
Intake (NEDI) calculation encompassing all registered uses of the chemical and food 
consumpt ion data based upon the 1997 National Nutritional Survey for adults and the 1995 
National Nutrition Survey of Australia, for children. The NEDI calculation is made in 
accordance with Guidelines for predicting dietary intake of pesticide residues (revised) 
[World Health Organization, 1997].  
Based on the proposed MRLs, the NEDI for kanamycin is equivalent to less than 5 % of the 
ADI.  It is therefore concluded that the chronic dietary exposure is small and the risk is 
acceptable.  
3.5.1.6  Toxicological/Public Health As sessment  
It has been determined that the use of kanamycin as an antibiotic in dairy cattle , according to 
the GAP specified above, is very unlikely to pose any health risks from consumption of 
treated produce.  
3.5.1.7  Other International MRLs  
Country  Food Maximum R esidue Limit 
(mg/kg)  
European Union  Cattle fat  
Cattle kidney  
Cattle liver  
Cattle meat  
Milk 0.1 
2.5 
0.6 
0.1 
0.15 
Japan  Cattle, muscle  
Cattle, fat 
Cattle, liver  
Cattle, kidney  
Milk 0.04 
0.04 
0.04 
0.04 
0.4 
 
Under clause 6(3)(b) of the MRL Standards importe d food may contain residues of 
agricultural compounds no greater than the MRLs specified for that food in the current editions or supplements of the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission publications 
Pesticide Residues in Food or Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods . 
 
To meet New Zealand’s obligations under the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and 
Phytosanitary Measures the proposed MRL will be notified to the World Trade Organization. 
Any country may choose to comment if they believe the proposed MRL represents a barrier to 
their trade.  
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3.6 PROPOSAL TO SET AN M RL FOR SPINETORAM  
It is proposed that an MRL is set for spinetoram when used on a ssorted tropical and 
subtropical fruits – inedible peel (except kiwifruit) . 
The current entry for spinetoram in S chedule One of the MRL Standards is:  
Compound 
Common Name  CAS#  Residue to which the 
maximum residue limit 
applies  Food Maximum Permitted 
Residue Level (mg/kg)  
Spinetoram  
 187166 -40-1 
+ 
187166- 15-0 Sum of: XDE -175-J 
XDE- 175-L 
Expressed as: 
Spinetoram  Apple s 
Bulb onions  
Citrus  
Mammalian fat  
Mammalian kidney  
Mammalian liver  
Mammalian meat  
Pears  
Stone fruits  
Vegetable brassicas  
Potatoes  
Tomatoes  0.05 
0.01(*)  
0.05 
0.2 
0.01(*)  
0.01(*)  
0.01(*)  
0.05 
0.2 
0.15 
0.02(*)  
0.02(*)  
 
The revised entry for spinetoram in Sc hedule One of the MRL Standards will therefore read:  
Compound 
Common Name  CAS#  Residue to which the 
maximum residue limit 
applies  Food Maximum Permitted 
Residue Level (mg/kg)  
Spinetoram  
 187166 -40-1 
+ 
187166- 15-0 Sum of: XDE -175-J 
XDE- 175-L 
Expressed as: 
Spinetoram  Apples  
Bulb onions  
Citrus  
Mammalian fat  
Mammalian kidney  
Mammalian liver  
Mammalian meat  
Pears  
Potatoes  
Stone fruits  
Assorted tropical and 
subtropical fruit s – 
inedible peel  (except 
kiwifruit)  
Tomatoes  
Vegetable brassicas  
 0.05 
0.01(*)  
0.05 
0.2 
0.01(*)  
0.01(*)  
0.01(*)  
0.05 
0.02(*)  
0.2 
0.02(*)  
 
 
 
0.02(*)  
0.15 
 
 (*) indicates that the maximum residue limit has been set at or about the limit of analytical quantification.  
3.6.1.1  Amendment Rationale  
The proposed MRL represents the expansion of use of a curr ently registered active ingredient. 
The proposed MRL will manage the use of spinetoram as an insecticide when used on 
assorted tropical and subtropical fruits – inedible peel (except kiwifruit)  
and in accordance with the application rates and withholding p eriods that are proposed as 
good agricultural practice (GAP) in New Zealand.  
3.6.1.2  Chemical Information  
Common name of compound  Spinetoram  
Use of compound  Insecticide  
Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) Registry number  187166 -40-1 + 187166 -15-0 
Type of compound  Spinosoids  
Administration method  Spray  
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3.6.1.3  Good Agricultural Practice  
Spinetoram  is proposed for use as a n insecticid e in assorted tropical and subtropical fruits – 
inedible peel (except kiwifruit)  to be applied at 2.4 gai/100L  to treat leafroller  and 4.8 
gai/100L to treat thrips, with a maximum application rate of 96 gai/ha and a maximum of four 
applications  at 14 day intervals or  according to  pest pressure , with a 14 day withholding 
period.  
3.6.1.4  Residue Information 
The residue data for  the crop supports an MRL o f 0.02(*) mg/kg for spinetoram  in assorted 
tropical and subtropical fruits – inedible peel (except kiwifruit) .  The MRL is proposed to 
support GAP.  
3.6.1.5  Dietary Risk Assessment  
The potential daily exposure via food (PDE (food)) is used for dietary intake calculation where a 
value has been set by EPA.  An appropriate acceptable daily intake (ADI) is used in the 
absence of a PDE (food). The PDE (food). of 0.017 mg/kg bw/d was considered appropriate for use 
in the assessment. The proposed MRL is:  
Assorted tropical an d subtropical fruits – inedible peel (except kiwifruit)  – 0.02(*) mg/kg  
 
The chronic dietary exposure to spinetoram  is estimated by the National Estimated Dietary 
Intake (NEDI) calculation encompassing all registered uses of the chemical and food consumpti on data based upon the 1997 National Nutritional Survey for adults and the 1995 
National Nutrition Survey of Australia, for children. The NEDI calculation is made in 
accordance with Guidelines for predicting dietary intake of pesticide residues (revised) 
[World Health Organization, 1997].  
Based on the proposed MRLs, the NEDI for spinetoram is equivalent to 1 % of the PDE
(food). 
It is therefore concluded that the chronic dietary exposure is small and the risk is acceptable.  
3.6.1.6  Toxicological/Public Health Assessment  
It has bee n determined that the use of spinetoram  on assorted tropical and subtropical fruits – 
inedible peel (except kiwifruit) , according to the GAP specified above, is very unlikely to 
pose any health risks from consumption of treated produce.  
3.6.1.7  Othe r International MRLs  
Country  Food  Maximum Residue Limit 
(mg/kg)  
European Union  Avocados  
Feijoas  
Kiwifruit  
Passionfruit  
Tamarillos  0.05 
0.05 
0.05 
0.05 
0.50 
USA Avocados  
Feijoas  
Passionfruit  0.30 
0.30 
0.30 
Australia  Assorted tropical and sub -
tropical frui ts – inedible peel  0.30 
 
Under clause 6(3)(b) of the MRL Standards imported food may contain residues of 
agricultural compounds no greater than the MRLs specified for that food in the current 
editions or supplements of the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commi ssion publications 
Pesticide Residues in Food or Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods . 
 
Ministry for Primary Industries   Proposed Amendment  (1) to the NZ (Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards  2015 • 13 To meet New Zealand’s obligations under the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and 
Phytosanitary Measures the proposed MRL will be notified to the World Trade Or ganization. 
Any country may choose to comment if they believe the proposed MRL represents a barrier to their trade . 
 
3.7 PROPOSAL TO EXEMPT EXTRACTS OF NEOTYPHODIUM UNCINAT UM 
STRAIN AR1006  
It is proposed that an MRL exemption is set for  Neotyphodium uncinatum strain AR1006 
when used as an insecti cide on food producing plant species, and the primary mode of action 
derives from the presence of Loline alkaloids.  
 
It is proposed that Schedule Two of the MRL Standards be amended by adding the following:  
 
Substance  CAS# Condition  
Neotyphodium 
uncinatum strain 
AR1006 (containing 
the Loline alkaloids: 
N-acetylloline, N -
acetylnorloline, N -
formylloline)  None (Lolines: 4914 -
36-7, 38964- 35-1, 
38964- 33-9) Where the primary mode of action derives from the presence of Loline 
alkaloids, and; When used as an insecticide for food producing plant 
species  
   
   
3.7.1.1  Amendment Rationale  
The proposed MRL exemption represents the use pattern in New Zealand for the new active 
ingredient  Neotyphodium uncinatum strain AR1006 (containing th e Loline alkaloids: N -
acetylloline, N -acetylnorloline, N -formylloline).  This is a novel active ingredient, a naturally 
occurring bioactive compound product by Neotyphodium  fungal endophytes.  Available data 
indicate Neotyphodium uncinatum strain AR1006  (containing the Loline alkaloids: N -
acetylloline, N -acetylnorloline, N -formylloline)  has a low toxicity and natural occurrence in 
certain field crops.  The compositional nature of the Loline content is not fixed, and therefore the total Loline content and is omer ratios can differ, which means setting a residue limit is 
difficult.  
3.7.1.2  Chemical Information  
Common name of compound  Neotyphodium uncinatum strain AR1006  
(containing the Loline alkaloids: N -acetylloline, 
N-acetylnorloline, N -formylloline)  
Use of compoun d Insecticide  
Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) Registry number  None (Lolines: 4914 -36-7, 38964 -35-1, 38964 -
33-9) 
Type of compound  Alkaloid  
Administration method  Spray  
3.7.1.3  Good Agricultural Practice  
Neotyphodium uncinatum strain AR1006  (containing the Lolin e alkaloids: N -acetylloline, N -
acetylnorloline, N -formylloline) is proposed for use as an insecticide on a wide range of 
crops, with app lication rates ranging from 125 mL in 1 00L water/ha -  2.5L in 1000L water/ha, 
with 14 day intervals, and a nil withholdi ng period.  
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3.7.1.4  Residue Information 
Neotyphodium uncinatum strain AR1006  (containing the Loline alkaloids: N -acetylloline, N -
acetylnorloline, N -formylloline) is a naturally occurring bioactive compound product by 
Neotyphodium  fungal endophytes, available data i ndicate Neotyphodium uncinatum strain 
AR1006 (containing the Loline alkaloids: N -acetylloline, N -acetylnorloline, N -formylloline) 
has a low toxicity and natural occurrence in certain field crops.  The compositional nature of 
the Loline content is not fixed , and therefore the total Loline content and isomer ratios can 
differ, which means setting a residue limit is difficult.   It is therefore proposed that 
Neotyphodium uncinatum strain AR1006  (containing the Loline alkaloids: N -acetylloline, N -
acetylnorloline, N -formylloline) is exempted from an MRL.  
3.7.1.5  Dietary Risk Assessment  
No ADI has been set for Neotyphodium uncinatum strain AR1006  (containing the Loline 
alkaloids: N -acetylloline, N -acetylnorloline, N -formylloline) .  Levels of Neotyphodium 
uncinatum strain A R1006  (containing the Loline alkaloids: N -acetylloline, N -acetylnorloline, 
N-formylloline)  vary in harvested crops through the natural presence in the plant and the 
environment , and the data provided shows that the residues are of low toxicity . Therefore t he 
use of Neotyphodium uncinatum strain AR1006 (containing the Loline alkaloids: N -
acetylloline, N -acetylnorloline, N -formylloline) as an insecticide presents no dietary risk.  
3.7.1.6  Toxicological/Public Health Assessment  
It has been determined that the use of Ne otyphodium uncinatum strain AR1006 (containing 
the Loline alkaloids: N -acetylloline, N -acetylnorloline, N -formylloline) as an insecticide , is 
very unlikely to pose any health risks from consumption of treated produce.  
 
3.7.1.7  Other International MRLs  
There are no  other internati onal MRLs for Neotyphodium  uncinatum strain AR1006 
(containing the Loline alkaloids: N -acetylloline, N -acetylnorloline, N -formylloline) . 
 
To meet New Zealand’s obligations under the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and 
Phytosanitary  Measures the proposed MRL will be notified to the World Trade Organization. 
Any country may choose to comment if they believe the proposed MRL represents a barrier to their trade.  
 
3.8 PROPOSAL TO EXTEND T HE EXEMPTION OF PLAN T EXTRACTS 
(UNREFINED) TO INCLU DE MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOL IA  
 It is proposed that the current list of plant species in the plant extract (unrefined) exemption 
be amended to include  Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) . 
 It is proposed that the entry for Plant extracts (unrefined) in Schedule Two  of the MRL 
Standards be amended to  the following:  
 
Substance CAS#  Condition  
Plant extracts 
(unrefined)  n/a  Except where otherwise stated in this standard :  
Where the extract is registered under the Agricultural Compounds and 
Veterinary Medicines Act 1997 and intended for use as an agricultural 
chemical, and;  
Where the extract is derived from plants of the following species:  
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Fallopia sachalinensis  (Giant knotweed),  
Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree)  
 Optuntia linheimeri  (Texas pri ckly pear),  
Quercus falcate (Southern red oak),  
Rhus aromatica (Fragrant surmac),  
Rhizophoria mangle  (Red mangrove)  
3.8.1.1  Amendment Rationale  
The propose d expansion of the MRL exemption for plant extracts represents the proposed 
new use of Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea tree)  as an agricultural chemical .  This is a novel 
active ingredient , although tea tree oil, a noted Melaleuca alternifolia extract has a long 
history of use in food and cosmetics . Available data indicate the primary chemicals present in 
Melaleuca alternifolia extracts have low toxicity and natural ly occur in food crops , as well as 
have flavouring and cosmetic uses .  The compositional nature of Melaleuca alternifolia  
extracts are  not fixed, and therefore the ratios of primary chemical components c an vary , 
which means setting a residue limit is difficult.  
3.8.1.2  Chemical Information  
Common name of compound  Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea tree)  
Use of compound  Fungicide  
Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) Registry number  None ( Tea tree oil: 68647 -73-4) 
Type of compound  Plant extract  
Administration method  Spray  
3.8.1.3  Good Agricultural Practice  
Melaleuca alternifolia extract s are proposed for use as a fungicide  on a wide range of fruit 
and vegetable crops, with  a nil withholding period.  
3.8.1.4  Residue Information 
Melaleuca a lternifolia (extracts are complex mixture of various chemicals, predominantly 
terpenes ). Many terpenes occur naturally at considerable levels as a volatile component of 
plants, including food plants, released as herbivore deterrents or predator/parasite 
chemoattractors. Due to their production under stress  levels can vary significantly between 
plants depending on environmental conditions and pest pressures.  The terpenes in tea tree oil 
are also reported to occur in many food plants, they may also be added t o food as a single 
component or part of a mixture for flavouring purposes.  Due to the volatile nature of terpenes 
their residences time on plant surfaces is low and as such persistent residues are not expected.  
3.8.1.5  Dietary Risk Assessment  
The toxicity of Melal euca alternifolia extracts are low, with a long and safe history of use in 
health care, cosmetics and for many of its primary components in food. Although consuming 
neat extract may be hazardous , concentrations at this level would not be expected in food 
following  their use of Melaleuca alternifolia  extracts as agricultural chemical . The use of 
Melaleuca alternifolia extracts as agricultural compounds presents no dietary risk.  
3.8.1.6  Toxicological/Public Health Assessment  
It has been determined that the use of Mel aleuca alternifolia extracts as agricultural chemicals  
is very unlikely to pose any health risks from consumption of treated produce.  
 
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3.8.1.7  Other International MRLs  
Country  Food  Maximum Residue Limit 
(mg/kg)  
European Union  All foods  No MRL required  
 
To meet N ew Zealand’s obligations under the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and 
Phytosanitary Measures the proposed MRL will be notified to the World Trade Organization. Any country may choose to comment if they believe the proposed MRL represents a barrie r to 
their trade.  
 
 
3.9 PROPOSAL  TO DELETE THE MRLS FOR AZINPHO S-METHYL  FROM THE 
MRL STANDARDS 2015  
It is proposed that the following entries are deleted from the Schedu le 1 of the MRL 
Standards 2015:  
Compound 
Common Name  CAS#  Residue to which the 
maximum resi due 
limit applies  Food Maximum Permitted 
Residue Level (mg/kg)  
Azinphos -methyl  85-50-0 Azinphos -methyl  Stonefruit  
Strawberries  
Potatoes  2 
2 
0.05 (*)  
(*) indicates that the maximum residue limit has been set at or about the limit of analytical quantifica tion. 
3.9.1.1  Amendment Rationale  
The use of a zinphos -methyl in New Zealand is no longer approved by the Environment 
Protection Authority.  
3.9.1.2  International MRLs  
Under clause 6(3)(b) of the MRL Standards imported food may contain residues of 
agricultural compounds no greater than the MRLs specified for that food in the current 
editions or supplements of the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission publications 
Pesticide Residues in Food or Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods .  Codex has set a 
number of MRLs for the use of azinphos -methyl.  It is anticipated that the Codex MRLs for 
azinphos -methyl will be sufficient to regulate imports of any commodity containing azinphos -
methyl residues.   To meet New Zealand’s obligations under the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and 
Phytosanitary Measures the proposed MRL will be notified to the World Trade Organization. 
Any country may choose to comment if they believe the proposed MRL represents a barrier to 
their trade.  
 
3.10 PROPOSAL TO AMEND TH E TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRO R OF THE  
SPELL ING OF FUBERIDAZOLE  
It is proposed to correct the typographical error for the spelling of Fuberidazole in Colum 3 .  
The current entry for fuberidazole in Schedule One of the MRL Standards is:  
 
Compound 
Common Name  CAS#  Residue to which the 
maximum residue 
limit applies  Food  Maximum Permitted 
Residue Level (mg/kg)  
Fuberidazole  3878 -19-1 Fubaridazole  Barley  
Oats  0.05 (*)  
0.05 (*)  
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The revised entry for fuberidazole in Schedule One of the MRL Standards will therefore read:  
Compound 
Common Name  CAS#  Residue to which the 
maximum residue 
limit applies  Food Maximum Permitted 
Residue Level (mg/kg)  
Fuberidazole  3878 -19-1 Fuberidazole  Barley  
Oats  
Wheat  0.05 (*)  
0.05 (*)  
0.05 (*)  
(*) indicates that the maximum residue limit has been set at or about t he limit of analytical quantification.  
3.10.1.1 Amendment Rationale  
The typographical error was introduced during a Proposals to Amend the New Zealand 
(Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultura l Compounds) Food Standards  
 
3.11 PROPOSAL TO MOVE PEGBOVIGRASTIM FROM SCHEDULE 2  TO 
SCHEDULE 3.  
It is proposed to correct the Schedule the exemption of pegbovigrastim appears in.   
The current entry for pegbovigrastim  in Schedule Two of the MRL Standards is:  
 
Substance CAS#  Condition  
Pegbovigrastim  1363409 -60-2 Used in ruminants  
   
   
The revised entry for pegbovigrastim in Schedule Three of the MRL Standards will therefore 
read:  
Substance CAS#  Condition  
Pegbovigrastim  1363409 -60-2 Used in ruminants  
   
   
3.12 PROPOSAL TO MOVE  THE ENTRY FOR STREPTOMYCIN INTO TH E 
ENTRY FOR DIHYDROSTRE PTOMYCIN AND STREPTO MYCIN IN 
SCHEDULE 1 . 
It is proposed to correct the entry for streptomycin by combining it with the entry for 
dihydrostreptomycin and strept omycin in Schedule 1 . The entry for streptomycin will be 
amended to read “See Dihydrostreptomycin ”. 
There are current ly two separate entries  for streptomycin in Schedule One of the MRL 
Standards : 
Compound 
Common Name  CAS#  Residue to which the 
maximum residue 
limit applies  Food Maximum Permitted 
Residue Level (mg/kg)  
Streptomycin  57-92-1 Streptomycin  Kiwifruit  
Pome fruits  
Stone fruits  0.01(*)  
0.1(*)  
0.1(*)  
 
And: 
   
Compound Common Name  CAS#  Residue to which the 
maximum residue 
limit applies  Food Maximum Permitted 
Residue Level (mg/kg)  
Dihydrostreptomycin 
and 128-46-1  
and  Streptomycin or 
dihydrostreptomycin  Cattle fat  
Cattle kidney  0.5  
1  
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streptomycin  57-92-1  (MRLs cover 
streptomycin and 
dihydrostreptomycin  
singly or in 
combination)  Cattle liver  
Cattle meat  
Cattle milk  
Pig fat  
Pig kidney  
Pig liver  
Pig meat  
Poultry fat  
Poultry kidney  
Poultry l iver  
Poultry meat  
Sheep fat  
Sheep kidney  
Sheep liver  
Sheep meat  0.5  
0.5  
0.2  
0.5  
1  
0.5  
0.5  
0.5  
1  
0.5  
0.5  
0.5  
1  
0.5  
0.5  
 
 
   
The revised entr ies for ‘streptomycin’ and ‘dihydrostreptomycin and  streptomycin’ in 
Schedule One of the MRL Standards will therefore read:  
 
Compound 
Common Name  CAS#  Residue to which the 
maximum residue 
limit applies  Food Maximum Permitted 
Residue Level (mg/kg)  
Streptomycin  
(see 
Dihydrostreptomycin)  57-92-1    
  
And:  
 
Compound Common 
Name  CAS#  Residue t o which the 
maximum residue limit 
applies  Food Maximum Permitted 
Residue Level (mg/kg)  
Dihydrostreptomycin and  
streptomycin  128-46-1  
and  
57-92-1  Streptomycin or 
dihydrostreptomycin  
(MRLs cover streptomycin 
and dihydrostreptomycin  
singly or in combina tion) Cattle fat  
Cattle kidney  
Cattle liver  
Cattle meat  
Cattle milk  
Kiwifruit  
Pig fat  
Pig kidney  
Pig liver  
Pig meat  
Pome fruits  
Poultry fat  
Poultry kidney  
Poultry liver  
Poultry meat  
Sheep fat  
Sheep kidney  
Sheep liver  
Sheep meat  
Stone fruit s 0.5  
1  
0.5  
0.5  
0.2  
0.01(*)  
0.5  
1  
0.5  
0.5  
0.1(*)  
0.5  
1  
0.5  
0.5  
0.5  
1  
0.5  
0.5  
0.1(*)  
 
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