WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SPS/GEN/634 
20 February 2006 
 (06-0701) 
Committee on Sanitary a nd Phytosanitary Measures  
  
 
   
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2006  
 
Note by the Secretariat
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1 This document has been prepared under the Secret ariat's own responsibility and is without prejudice 
to the positions of Members or to their rights or obligations under the WTO.  
  G/SPS/GEN/634 
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
European Communities 
G/SPS/N/EEC/280 
3 January 2006 EC member States and 
countries exporting 
these products to the 
European Communities Various pesticides – MRLs in cereals, foodstuff 
of animal origin and cer tain products of plant 
origin Food safety 
Plant protection 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
European Communities G/SPS/N/EEC/281 
3 January 2006 EC member States and 
countries exporting 
these products to the 
European Communities Biocidal products Food safety 
Plant protection 10 March 2006 
Australia 
G/SPS/N/AUS/194 
6 January 2006 Chinese Taipei Fresh mango fruit – Phytosanitary requirements Plant protection 18 February 2006 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/254/Add.1 5 January 2006 Not stated Pest control products – Extension of the 
comment period Food safety 31 December 2005 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1188 
4 January 2006 Any US trading partners Acetic acid and 1-methylhexyl ester – MRLs in 
wheat and barley – Final rule Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received 
by 14 February 2006 
Cuba G/SPS/N/CUB/11 
5 January 2006 Countries exporting 
these products to Cuba Fish eviscerated and non-eviscerated Food safety 
Animal health 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 20 February 2006 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/125 
6 January 2006 Czech Republic Botanical forage seeds – Phytosanitary 
requirements Plant protection 12 February 2006 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/137 
9 January 2006 All countries Carbadox – Prohibition of use in products for 
animal feed Food safety Not applicable 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/138 9 January 2006 All countries Packed products of animal origin – Technical 
standards Food safety Not applicable 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/129/Corr.1 
10 January 2006 All countries Genetically modified plants Food safety   
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/103/Add.1 
9 January 2006 All countries Genetically modified organisms and by products 
- Regulation providing safety norms and 
inspection mechanisms – Final rule Plant protection 
Protect territory from 
other damage from 
pests  
Australia 
G/SPS/N/AUS/148/Add.3 
10 January 2006 Chile Fresh table grapes – Mediterranean fruit fly, 
Chilean false red mite, weevils, mealy bugs, leaf 
rollers and spiders Plant protection n.a. 
Chinese Taipei 
G/SPS/N/TPKM/68 10 January 2006 All trading partners Calcium L-threonate – Application and 
specification standards Food safety 5 February 2006 
Chinese Taipei 
G/SPS/N/TPKM/69 
10 January 2006 All trading partners Lead and cadmium – Establishment of a 
tolerance in mushrooms Food safety 5 February 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/721/Add.1 
9 January 2006 China Fragrant pears – Importation under certain 
conditions Plant protection 21 February 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1189 
10 January 2006 Korea Peppers - Importation under certain conditions Plant protection 27 February 2006 
Chinese Taipei 
G/SPS/N/TPKM/70 10 January 2006 All trading partners Calcium citrate – Application and specification 
standards Food safety 19 February 2006 
Korea 
G/SPS/N/KOR/198 
10 January 2006 Countries exporting 
these products to Korea Agricultural products and its processed products 
– GMOs Food safety 
Animal health 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
Korea 
G/SPS/N/KOR/199 
10 January 2006 Any trading partners Plant or plant products – Amendment of 
enforcement ordinance Plant protection 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
Chinese Taipei G/SPS/N/TPKM/71 10 January 2006 Countries exporting 
these products to Chinese Taipei Various pesticides - MRLs in fruits Food safety 20 February 2006 
India 
G/SPS/N/IND/33 
10 January 2006 All trading partners Food items;  Wine, liquors and alcoholic 
beverages Food safety n.a.  
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
India 
G/SPS/N/IND/34 
10 January 2006 All trading partners Food sold in packaged condition  Food safety n.a. 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1190 10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Bacteriocides in tomatoes and peppers – 
Exemption from the requirement of a tolerance – Final rule Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received by 27 February 2006 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/1191 
10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Azinphos-methyl in various commodities – 
Termination of uses – Final rule Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease Cancellation effective on 
28 December 2005 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1192 
10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Cypermethrin in various commodities – Risk 
assessments Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 27 February 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1193 
10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Dicamba in various commodities – Pesticide 
risk assessments Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 27 February 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1194 
10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Dichlormid in corn – Extension of time-limited 
tolerances – Final rule Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received 
by 27 February 2006 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/1195 10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Dutch trig[reg] and heads up plant protectant in 
elm trees – Registration approval Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 28 February 2006  
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1196 
10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Aquashade as aquatic algaecide/herbicide – 
Reregistration eligibility decision – Pesticide Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 28 February 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1197 
10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Ferbam in citrus, pome and stone fruits, 
cranberries and tobacco – Reregistration 
eligibility decision Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 28 February 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1198 10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Hexythiazox in fruits, cattle, sheep, goat, horse 
meat by-products – Estab lishment of a tolerance 
– Pesticide Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 30 January 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1199 
10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Imazaquin in soybean and turf grass – Tolerance 
reassessment decision – Pesticide Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 27 February 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1200 10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Benzaldehyde, captafol, hexaconazole, 
paraformaldehyde, sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate and tetradifon in 
various commodities – Revocation of tolerances Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 21 February 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1201 
10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Macozeb in cotton, pineapple, residential lawns, 
athletic fields and pachysandra – Reregistration 
eligibility decision – Pesticide Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 28 February 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1202 
10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Maneb in fruits, nuts, vegetable, field and 
forage crops;  grapes, field crop seeds, and 
ornamental plants – Reregistration eligibility decision Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 28 March 2006  
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1203 
10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Metaldehyde in trees, fruits and vegetable crops 
– Risk assessments Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 28 February 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1204 
10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Metiram in apples, potatoes and ornamental 
plants – Reregistration eligibility decision Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 28 March 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1178/Add.1 10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Metiram in bananas and grapes – Extension of 
the comment period Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 19 January 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1170/Add.1 
10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Mancozeb in almonds, broccoli, cabbage, 
lettuce, peppers and mandarins – Extension of 
the comment period Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 19 January 2006 
Singapore 
G/SPS/N/SGP/32 – EMRG 10 January 2006 State of Parana (Brazil) Frozen pork and fr ozen and chilled beef – FMD Animal health  
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1205 
10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Trifloxystrobin in corn and soybeans – 
Establishment of regulations – Pesticide Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 
 3 February 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1206 
10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Iodomethane in strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, 
turf, ornamentals, trees and vines – Pesticide 
risk assessment Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 6 February 2006  
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1207 
10 January 2006 Any US trading partners Iodomethane in peppers, strawberries, tomatoes 
– Exemption from the requirement of a 
tolerance Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 6 February 2006 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/139 
10 January 2006 All countries Harmonized general list on food additives Food safety 8 February 2006 
Chile 
G/SPS/N/CHL/204 
12 January 2006 Countries exporting 
these products to Chile Horses – Sanitary requirements An imal health 31 December 2005 
Chile 
G/SPS/N/CHL/205 12 January 2006 States of Guanajuato, 
Querétaro, Jalisco y Michoacán (Mexico) Wheat for consumption and processing – 
Phytosanitary requirements Plant protection 31 December 2005 
Chile 
G/SPS/N/CHL/206 
12 January 2006 Peru Fresh mangoes – Phytosanitary requirem ents Plant protection 31 December 2006 
Chile 
G/SPS/N/CHL/207 
12 January 2006 Chinese Taipei Mangoes for consumption – Phytosanitary 
requirements Plant protection 20 February 2006 
Chile 
G/SPS/N/CHL/208 
12 January 2006 Peru Underground structures for consumption – 
Phytosanitary requirements Plant protection 20 February 2006 
Thailand 
G/SPS/N/THA/138 – EMRG 12 January 2006 Israel Live poultry and poultry carcasses – Newcastle 
disease Animal health  
Thailand 
G/SPS/N/THA/116/Add.5 
12 January 2006 All countries Requirements of certificate of food standard for 
imported foods Food safety n.a. 
Switzerland 
G/SPS/N/CHE/49 
12 January 2006 Countries exporting 
these products to 
Switzerland Transplant products of human and animal 
organs Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 30 June 2006 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/254/Add.2 12 January 2006 Not stated Pest control products – Extension of the 
comment period Food safety 1 February 2006  
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
Honduras 
G/SPS/N/HND/10 
13 January 2006 All countries All products exported to Honduras – Sanitary 
and phytosanitary requirements Food safety 
Animal health 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 
Protect territory from other damage from 
pests n.a. 
Jordan 
G/SPS/N/JOR/14  12 January 2006 All trading partners Wood packaging materials – ISPM 15 Plant protection n.a. 
Japan 
G/SPS/N/JPN/154 
13 January 2006 All countries 
 Invasive alien species (IAS), uncategorized 
alien species and living organisms Animal health 
Plant protection 20 March 2006 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/140 
13 January 2006 All countries Enzymes of animal , plant and microbial origin 
used in food production Food safety 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
The Philippines G/SPS/N/PHL/92 - EMRG 
13 January 2006 Brazil Swine, cattle, goat, sheep, lamb, horses and 
other cloven-hoofed feet animals, their products 
and by-products - FMD Animal health  
The Philippines 
G/SPS/N/PHL/93 - EMRG 13 January 2006 Romania and Turkey Domestic and wild birds and their products 
including poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs and semen – Avian Influenza Animal health  
The Philippines 
G/SPS/N/PHL/94 - EMRG 
13 January 2006 Ukraine Domestic and wild birds and their products 
including poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs 
and semen – Avian Influenza Animal health  
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1208 
17 January 2006 Zambia Baby corn and baby carrots – Phytosanitary 
certificate Plant protection 13 March 2006 
China 
G/SPS/N/CHN/96 17 January 2006 All WTO Members All commodities – Import and export 
commodity inspection Food safety 
Protect territory from other damage from 
pests Not applicable 
Argentina 
G/SPS/N/ARG/85 20 January 2006 United States of 
America Plant propagation material for Malus domestica  
y Pyrus communis – Phytosanitary requirements Plant protection 60 days after circulation of 
the notification  
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/141 
17 January 2006 All countries Seedlings – Standards for the production, 
commercialization and use Plant protection Not applicable 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/142 17 January 2006 All countries Seeds  – Specific standards on quality and 
identity for the production and commercialization Plant protection Not applicable 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/143 
17 January 2006 All countries Black pepper – Quality requirements and 
identity standards Food safety 30 January 2006 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/144 
17 January 2006 All countries Livestock and agricultural international 
surveillance Food safety 
Animal health 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 
Protect territory from other damage from 
pests 31 January 2006 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/115/Add.1 
17 January 2006 All countries Plant products  from musaceae and heliconiaceae 
families – Mycosphaerella fijiensis – 
Regionalization  Plant protection n.a. 
Bolivia 
G/SPS/N/BOL/13/Corr.1 18 January 2006 All countries Natural, synthetic or semi-synthetic growth-
promoting hormones for animals for human consumption Food safety 
Animal health  
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1209 
19 January 2006 Any US trading partners Bitertanol in bananas and plantain plants – 
Pesticide Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 10 February 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1197/Corr.1 19 January 2006 Any US trading partners Ferbam in citrus, pome and stone fruits, 
cranberries and tobacco – Reregistration eligibility decision Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease   
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
United Arab Emirates 
G/SPS/N/ARE/13 – EMRG 
20 January 2006 From the countries 
where no infectious 
cases of Avian Flu 
Disease were reported. Hatching eggs, parents stocks and layers of one 
day old.- Avian Influenza Animal health 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease  
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/255 
20 January 2006 Not stated Lipase enzyme in the production of bread, flour, 
bakery products,, egg yolk and lecithin  Food safety Not for comment at this 
time.  A comment period 
will be provided in a 
revision of this notification 
Canada G/SPS/N/CAN/256 
20 January 2006 Not stated Sodium metabisulphite – MRLs in canned see 
snails Food safety Not for comment at this 
time.  A comment period 
will be provided in a 
revision of this notification 
New Zealand G/SPS/N/NZL/337 
20 January 2006 Thailand Mangosteen ( Garcinia mangostana ) – Health 
standard Plant protection n.a. 
New Zealand 
G/SPS/N/NZL/338 
20 January 2006 Thailand Ginger ( Zingiber officinale ) – Health standard Plant protection n.a. 
New Zealand 
G/SPS/N/NZL/339 20 January 2006 Papua New Guinea Ginger ( Zingiber officinale ) – Health standard Plant protection n.a. 
New Zealand 
G/SPS/N/NZL/340 
20 January 2006 People's Republic of 
China Ya pear ( Pyrus bretshneideri ) – Health standard Plant protection 20 March 2006 
New Zealand 
G/SPS/N/NZL/341 
20 January 2006 Australia Papaya ( Carica papaya ) – Health standard Plant protection Trade facilitation but 
comments still can be 
taken into account. 
New Zealand 
G/SPS/N/NZL/342 20 January 2006 State of Hawaii (United 
States of America) Papaya ( Carica papaya ) – Health standard Plant protection Trade facilitation but 
comments still can be taken into account. 
Colombia 
G/SPS/N/COL/105 
27 January 2006 Trading Partners for 
Colombia Bovine, buffalos, swine, horses, ovines, caprine, 
poultry and curies – Sanitary requirements Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 18 April 2006 
Jordan 
G/SPS/N/JOR/15 - EMRG 
24 January 2006 Djibouti, Ethiopia, 
Russia and Turkey Live domestic and wild ruminants, and animal 
products - FMD Food safety 
Animal health   
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1210 
24 January 2006 Any US trading partners Triflumizole  in filberts – Establishment of a 
tolerance – Pesticide Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 17 February 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1211 
24 January 2006 Any US trading partners Alpha-tocopherol in food commodities – 
Exemption from the requirement of a tolerance 
– Pesticide Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 17 February 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1212 24 January 2006 Any US trading partners Bacillus mycoides isolate J in sugar beets – 
Exemption from the requirement of a tolerance – Pesticide Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 17 February 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1213 
24 January 2006 Any US trading partners Novaluron in brassica – Establishment of a 
tolerance – Pesticide Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 17 February 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1214 24 January 2006 Any US trading partners Thymol in honey and honeycomb – Exemption 
from the requirement of a tolerance – Final rule – Pesticide Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received by 20 March 2006 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/1215 
24 January 2006 Any US trading partners Trifloxystrobin in barley and oats – 
Establishment of a tolerance – Pesticide Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 17 February 2006 
Egypt 
G/SPS/N/EGY/6 
25 January 2006 United States of 
America De-boned frozen beef and frozen bovine livers, 
kidneys and hearts Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 26 April 2005 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/126 
27 January 2006 Brazil Livestock products – Import health 
requirements Animal health 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease n.a.  
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1216 
27 January 2006 Any US trading partners C10-11 rich aromatic hydrocarbon fluid 
(Aromatic 150fluid) in food commodities – 
Establishment of an exemption from the 
requirement of a tolerance Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 22 February 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1217 
27 January 2006 Any US trading partners Metaflumizone in cotton, cattle and hen, liver 
and kidney, milk and eggs – Establishment of 
regulations – Pesticide Food safety 
Animal health 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 22 February 2006 
Colombia 
G/SPS/N/COL/104/Add.1 
27 January 2006 Brazil Bovine animals, sheep, swine and other species 
- FMD Animal Health - 
Korea 
G/SPS/N/KOR/200 27 January 2006 Any trading partners Pesticide MRLs for food commodities Food safety 23 March 2006 
Egypt 
G/SPS/N/EGY/7 27 January 2006 Uruguay Live cattle Animal health 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 2 March 2006 
Egypt 
G/SPS/N/EGY/8 27 January 2006 Utarpradish province 
(India) De-boned frozen buffalo meat Animal health 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 2 March 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1218 30 January 2006 Any US trading partners Polybutylene in various food commodities – 
Exemption from the requirement of a regulation – Pesticide Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 24 February 2006 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1219 
30 January 2006 Any US trading partners Coppers in agricultural crops and other uses – 
Risk assessments Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 27 March 2006  
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1220 
30 January 2006 Any US trading partners Cry3A protein in corn – Extension of the 
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance – 
Pesticide Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 24 February 2006 
n.a. = not available, not identified 
 
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