Japan: Japan 260th Food Safety Group

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   JA2024-0025
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels for seven agricultural chemicals (Benthiavalicarb-isopropyl, Hexaconazole, Isopyrazam, Metaflumizone, Broflanilide, Teflubenzuron, and Phenoxyethanol) for various agricultural commodities. In addition, the CAA proposed revisions to the Positive List of synthetic resin used for Apparatus, Containers and Packaging (ACP). Interested U.S. parties should submit their comments to PlantDivision@usda.gov for plant products, TFAA.FAS.AnimalDivision@usda.gov for animal products, and PPTRD@usda.gov for processed products by May 22, 2024 for MRL revisions and by June 30, 2024 for the Positive List for synthetic resin.

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