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National Residue Survey Information Bulletin — November 2010
This information bulletin provides a list of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pesticides, veterinary medicines and contaminants that are included in the National Residue Survey (NRS) random survey for beef matrices. Listed in the table are MRLs for Australia as developed in the Australia Food Standards Code and a number of countries to which Australian beef products may be exported. The main purpose of this bulletin is to inform producers of the export requirements for residues of pesticides, veterinary medicines and contaminants. The critical element of this information is that Australian MRLs do not apply to other countries. If an MRL is ‘not set’, in some instances, a zero tolerance applies# (refer to the notes below the table for full details).
Organisations marketing to overseas countries should be aware that the information provided below represents the official standards, but not necessarily the marketing requirements. Marketers should refer to the contractual arrangements concerning agreed residue limits.
Disclaimer
Although the Australian Government has exercised due care and skill in the preparation and compilation of this publication, it does not warrant its accuracy, completeness, currency or suitability for any purpose. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Australian Government disclaims all liability, including liability in negligence for any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred by a person as a result of accessing, using or relying upon any of the information or data set out in this publication. Before relying on the material in any matters, users should carefully evaluate its accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance for the purposes intended, and should obtain any appropriate professional advice relevant to their particular circumstances.
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Group of substances |
Maximum residue limit (mg/kg) for beef |
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Compounds |
Matrix |
AUSTRALIA (Food Standards Code) |
CODEX |
CANADA |
EUROPEAN UNION |
JAPAN |
KOREA |
UNITED STATES of AMERICA |
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A |
ANABOLIC and UNAUTHORISED SUBSTANCES |
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A1 |
Stilbenes |
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Dienoestrol |
liver |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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Diethylstilboestrol |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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Hexoestrol |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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A3 |
Steroids |
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Boldenone1 (17α and 17β) |
urine2 |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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Methandriol |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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19 Nor–testosterone1 (17α and 17β) |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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Stanozolol (16–OH) |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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Trenbolone (α and β) |
liver |
0.01(eo) [residues should not occur in HGP free/EUCAS cattle] |
0.01 |
0.01 |
not set |
0.01 |
not set |
not set |
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Corticosteroids |
Betamethasone |
not set |
not set |
not set |
0.002 |
0.002 |
not set |
not set |
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Dexamethasone |
0.1 (eo) |
not set |
not set |
0.002 |
0.04 |
not set |
not set |
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A4 |
Resorcylic acid lactones |
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Zeranol |
liver |
0.02(eo) [residues should not occur in HGP free/EUCAS cattle] |
0.01 |
0.01 |
not set |
0.01 |
0.01 |
not needed |
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A5 |
Beta agonists |
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Cimaterol |
liver |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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Clenbuterol |
not set |
0.00063 |
not set |
0.0005 |
P (0.0006) |
not set |
not set |
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Mabuterol |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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Ractopamine |
not set |
not set |
0.04 |
not set |
0.04 |
not set |
0.09 |
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Salbutamol |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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A6 |
Prohibited compounds |
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Chloramphenicol |
muscle |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
prohibited |
not detected7 |
not set |
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Group of substances |
Maximum residue limit (mg/kg) for beef |
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Compounds |
Matrix |
AUSTRALIA (Food Standards Code) |
CODEX |
CANADA |
EUROPEAN UNION |
JAPAN |
KOREA |
UNITED STATES of AMERICA |
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B |
VETERINARY DRUGS and CONTAMINANTS |
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B1 |
Antibacterials |
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Aminoglycosides |
Apramycin |
kidney |
2.0 (eo) |
not set |
not set |
20.0 |
10 |
not set |
not set |
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Dihydrostreptomycin |
0.3 (eo)4 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
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Gentamycin |
not set |
5.0 |
1.0 |
0.75 |
5.0 |
5.0 |
not set |
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Neomycin |
T10.0 |
10.0 |
10.05 |
5.0 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
7.2 |
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Streptomycin |
0.3 (eo)4 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 (calves) |
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Beta–lactams |
Amoxycillin |
0.01 (eo)4 |
not set |
not set |
0.05 |
0.04 |
0.01 (m) |
0.01 (et) |
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Ampicillin |
not set |
not set |
0.01 (et) |
0.05 |
0.03 |
0.01 (m) |
0.01 (et) |
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Benzyl penicillin G |
0.06 (eo)4 |
0.05 |
0.05 (et) |
0.05 |
0.05 |
0.05 |
0.05 (et) |
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Cloxacillin |
not set |
not set |
not set |
0.3 |
0.04 |
not set |
0.01 (et) |
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Cephalosporins |
Ceftiofur |
kidney |
2.0 (eo) |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
0.4 |
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Cefuroxime |
0.1 (eo)4 |
not set |
not set |
not set |
0.02 |
not set |
not set |
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Cephalonium |
0.1 (eo)4 |
not set |
not set |
not set |
0.01 |
not set |
not set |
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Other |
Dimetridazole |
muscle |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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Florfenicol |
0.3 |
not set |
0.2 |
not set |
0. |
not set |
0.3 (liver) |
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Thiamphenicol |
not set |
not set |
not set |
0.05 |
0.02 |
0.5 |
not set |
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Lincosamides |
Lincomycin |
|
0.2 (eo) |
not set |
not set |
1.5 |
0.9 |
not set |
not set |
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Macrolides |
erythromycin |
|
0.3 (eo)4 |
not set |
not set |
0.2 |
0.05 |
0.1 (m) |
0.1 (et) |
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Tilmicosin |
|
1.0 (eo) |
0.3 |
not set |
1.0 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
1.2 (liver) |
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Tulathromycin |
|
1.0 |
not set |
4.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
not set |
5.5 (liver) |
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Tylosin |
|
0.1 (eo) 4 |
not set |
0.2 |
0.1 |
0.05 |
0.2 (m) |
0.2 |
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Sulfonamides |
Sulfadiazine |
|
0.1 (eo) |
not set |
0.1 (et)5 |
0.16 |
0.1 |
0.01 |
not set |
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Sulfadoxine |
|
0.1 (eo) 4 |
not set |
0.1 (et)5 |
0.16 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
not set |
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Sulfafurazole |
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not set |
not set |
not set |
0.16 |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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Sulfamerazine |
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not set |
not set |
0.1 (et)5 |
0.16 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
not set |
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Sulfamethazine/ Sulfadimidine |
kidney |
0.1 (eo) |
0.1 |
0.1 (et) |
0.16 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.1 (et) |
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Sulfamethoxydiazine |
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not set |
not set |
not set |
0.16 |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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Sulfapyridine |
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not set |
not set |
0.1 (et)5 |
0.16 |
0.1 |
not set |
not set |
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Sulfaquinoxaline |
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not set |
not set |
0.1(et)5 |
0.16 |
0.1 |
0.1 (m) |
0.1 (et) |
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Sulfathiazole |
|
not set |
not set |
0.1 (et)5 |
0.16 |
0.1 |
not set |
not set |
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Sulfatroxazole |
|
0.1 (eo) |
not set |
not set |
0.16 |
0.1 |
not set |
not set |
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Tetracyclines |
Chlortetracycline |
|
0.6 |
1.2 |
1.2 |
0.6 |
1.2 |
1.2 |
12.0 |
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Doxycycline |
|
not set |
not set |
not set |
0.6 |
0.6 |
not set |
not set |
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Oxytetracycline |
kidney |
0.6 |
1.2 |
1.25 |
0.6 |
1.2 |
1.2 |
12.0 |
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Tetracycline (HCl) |
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not set |
1.2 |
1.2 |
0.6 |
1.2 |
1.2 |
12.0 (in calves) |
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Group of substances |
Maximum residue limit (mg/kg) for beef |
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Compounds |
Matrix |
AUSTRALIA (Food Standards Code) |
CODEX |
CANADA |
EUROPEAN UNION |
JAPAN |
KOREA |
UNITED STATES of AMERICA |
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B2 |
OTHER VETERINARY DRUGS |
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B2a |
Anthelmintics |
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Benzimidazoles |
Triclabendazole |
|
2 |
0.3 |
not set |
0.25 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
not set |
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Thiabendazole |
|
0.2 (eo) |
0.1 |
0.1 (et) |
not set |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.1 (et) |
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Albendazole |
|
0.1 (eo)4 |
5.0 |
0.2 |
1.0 |
not set |
5.0 |
0.2 |
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Oxfendazole |
|
3.0 (eo) |
0.5 |
not set |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.8 |
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Fenbendazole |
liver |
0.1 (eo)4 |
0.5 |
0.45 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.8 |
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Mebendazole |
|
0.02 (eo)4 |
not set |
not set |
not set |
0.02 |
not set |
not set |
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Oxibendazole |
|
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
0.03 |
not set |
not set |
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Imidazothiazoles |
Levamisole |
|
1.0 (eo) |
0.1 |
0.1 (et) |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.1 (et) |
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Morantel |
|
2.0 (eo) |
not set |
0.5 |
0.8 |
1.0 |
not set |
0.7 |
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Macrocyclic lactones |
Abamectin |
fat |
0.1 |
0.1 |
not set |
0.01 |
0.1 |
not set |
not set |
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Doramectin |
0.1 |
0.15 |
0.18 |
0.15 |
0.15 |
0.15 |
0.1 (liver), 0.03 (m) |
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Emamectin |
0.002 (m)4 |
not set |
not set |
not set |
P (0.002) |
not set |
0.01 |
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Eprinomectin |
0.5 |
0.25 |
0.1 (m), 1.0 (liver) |
0.25 |
0.25 |
not set |
4.8 (liver), 0.1 (m) |
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Ivermectin |
0.04 (mf) |
0.04 |
0.1 |
0.04 |
0.04 |
0.04 |
0.1 (liver), 0.01 (m) |
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Moxidectin |
1.0 (mf) |
0.5 |
0.55 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.9 |
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Spinosad |
2 (mf) |
3.0 (m) |
not set |
not set |
3.0 |
not set |
50.0 |
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Salicylanilides |
Closantel |
liver |
1(T) |
1.0 |
not set |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
not set |
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B2c |
Carbamates, pyrethroids & other insecticides |
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Benzoyl ureas |
Chlorfluazuron |
fat |
1.0 (mf) |
not set |
not set |
not set |
1.0 |
not set |
not set |
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Diflubenzuron |
0.02 (eo)4; |
0.1 (m) |
not set |
not set |
0.1 |
0.05 (m) |
0.05 |
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Fluazuron |
7.0 (mf) |
7.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
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Triflumuron |
0.05 (m)4 |
not set |
not set |
0.01 |
0.05 |
not set |
not set |
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Synthetic pyrethroids |
Bifenthrin |
fat |
2.0 (mf) |
0.5 |
not set |
0.1 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
1.0 |
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Bioresmethrin |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
0.5 |
0.5 (m) |
not set |
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Cyfluthrin |
0.5 |
0.2 |
5.0 |
0.05 |
0.2 |
not set |
2.0 |
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Cyhalothrin |
0.5 (mf) |
0.4 |
1.0 |
0.5 |
0.4 |
not set |
3.0 |
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Cypermethrin |
0.5 (mf) |
0.2 (mf) ; 1.0 (mf) 10 |
not set |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.2 (mf) |
1.00 |
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Deltamethrin |
0.5 (mf) |
0.5 |
not set |
0.05 ; 0.5 11 |
0.5 |
0.5 (m) |
0.05 |
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Fenvalerate (Esfenvalerate) |
1.0 (mf) |
1.0(m) |
not set |
0.25 |
1.0 |
1.0 (mf) |
1.5 |
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Flumethrin |
0.2 (mf) |
0.2 |
not set |
0.15 |
0.2 |
0.2 (m) |
not set |
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Permethrin |
1.0 (mf) |
1.0 (m) |
0.1 |
0.5 |
1.0 |
1.0 (m) |
1.5 |
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Triazines |
Cyromazine |
kidney |
0.05 (eo) |
0.3 (eo) |
not set |
not set |
0.3 |
not set |
0.2 |
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Pyrimidines |
Dicyclanil |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
0.125 |
not set |
not set |
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B2e |
Non–steroidal anti inflamatories |
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Flunixin |
liver |
0.02 |
not set |
0.085 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
not set |
0.125 |
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Ketoprofen |
0.05 (eo)4 |
not set |
0.25 (m)5 |
not set |
0.05 |
not set |
not set |
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Oxyphenylbutazone |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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Phenylbutazone |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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Tolfenamic acid |
0.014 |
not set |
not set |
0.4 |
0.2 |
not set |
not set |
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Group of substances |
Maximum residue limit (mg/kg) for beef |
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Compounds |
Matrix |
AUSTRALIA (Food Standards Code) |
CODEX |
CANADA |
EUROPEAN UNION |
JAPAN |
KOREA |
UNITED STATES of AMERICA |
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B3 |
OTHER SUBSTANCES and ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS |
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B3a |
Organochlorine compounds |
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Aldrin/Dieldrin |
fat |
0.2 E(mf) |
0.2E(m) |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.2 (m) |
not set |
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Chlordane (Oxychlordane) |
0.2 E(mf) |
0.05 E(m) |
0.1 (m) |
0.05 |
0.05 |
0.5 (m) |
not set |
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DDT and metabolites |
5.0 E(mf) |
T5.0 E(m) |
1.0 |
1.0 |
5.0 |
5.0 (m) |
not set |
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endosulfan |
0.2 (mf) |
0.2 (m) |
0.1 (m) |
0.05 |
0.1 |
0.1 (m) |
13 |
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HCB |
1.0 E(mf) |
not set |
not set |
0.2 |
0.6 |
not set |
not set |
||||
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HCHs (BHC) (except γ–HCH) |
0.3 E(mf) |
not set |
0.1 (m) |
0.3 |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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Heptachlor (Heptachlor epoxide) |
0.2 E(mf) |
0.2 E(m) |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.2 (m) |
not set |
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Lindane (γ–HCH) |
2.0 E(mf) |
0.1(m) |
not set |
0.02 |
3.0 |
not set |
7.0 |
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PCBs |
0.2 |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
3.0 |
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B3b |
Organophosphates |
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chlorfenvinphos |
fat |
T0.2 (mf) |
not set |
not set |
0.01 |
0.2 |
0.2 (m) |
not set |
|
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chlorpyrifos |
T0.5 (mf) |
1.0 (m) |
1.0 |
not set |
1.0 |
1.0 (m) |
0.3 |
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chlorpyrifos–methyl |
0.05 (mf)4 |
0.05 |
not set |
0.05 (m) |
0.1 |
0.05 |
0.5 |
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coumaphos |
0.2 (T) |
not set |
0.5 |
not set |
not set7 |
not set |
1.0 |
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diazinon |
0.7 (mf) |
2.0 (m) |
not set |
0.7 |
2.0 |
0.7 (m) |
0.5 |
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dichlorvos |
0.05 (m) |
0.05 (m) |
not set |
not set |
0.02 |
0.05 (m) |
0.02 |
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dimethoate |
0.05 (m) |
0.05 (m) |
not set |
not set |
0.05 |
0.05 |
0.02 (mbyp) |
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ethion |
2.5 (mf) |
not set |
not set |
not set |
2.0 |
2.5 (m) |
0.2 |
|||
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famphur |
0.05 (m) |
not set |
not set |
not set |
0.1 |
not set |
0.1 |
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fenitrothion |
meat |
T0.05 (m)6 |
0.05 (m)4 |
not set |
0.01 |
0.01 |
0.05 |
not set |
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fenthion |
1.0 (m) |
not set |
not set |
0.1 |
0.6 |
0.1 |
not set |
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malathion (maldison) |
fat |
1.0 (mf) |
not set |
not set |
0.02 |
2.0 |
not set |
4.0 |
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methidathion |
0.5 (mf) |
0.02 |
not set |
0.02 |
0.02 |
0.02 |
not set |
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parathion–methyl |
T0.05 (m) |
not set |
not set |
0.02 |
0.05 |
not set |
not set |
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phosmet |
1.0 (mf) |
not set |
not set |
0.1 |
0.6 |
1.0 (m) |
0.2 |
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pirimiphos–methyl |
0.05 (m) |
0.01 (m) |
not set |
0.05 |
0.1 |
0.05 (m) |
0.02 |
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prothiofos |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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temephos |
T5.0 (mf) |
not set |
not set |
not set |
4.0 |
not set |
not set |
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trichlorfon |
0.1 |
not set |
not set |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.1 (m) |
0.5 |
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B3c |
Chemical elements |
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cadmium |
liver |
1.25 ML |
not set |
not set |
0.5 |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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lead |
0.5 (eo) ML |
0.5 (eo) |
not set |
0.5 (eo) |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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mercury |
not defined |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
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B3d |
Mycotoxins |
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zearalenone |
liver |
not defined |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
|
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|
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α–zearalenol |
|
not defined |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
|
|
|
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β–zearalenol |
|
not defined |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
not set |
|
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B3f |
Other — Fungicides |
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cyproconazole |
fat |
0.03 (m) |
not set |
not set |
0.05 |
0.03 |
0.01 |
not set |
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flutriafol |
0.05 (m) |
not set |
not set |
0.01 |
0.03 |
not set |
not set |
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procymidone |
T0.2 (mf) |
not set |
not set |
0.02 |
0.2 |
not set |
not set |
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propiconazole |
0.1 (m) |
0.01 (mf) |
not set |
0.01 |
0.08 |
0.05 |
0.05 |
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quintozene |
not set |
not set |
not set |
0.01 |
0.01 |
not set |
not set |
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B3f |
Other — Herbicides |
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ethofumesate |
fat |
0.5 (mf) |
not set |
not set |
0.1 |
0.3 |
0.05 |
0.05 |
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metolachlor |
0.05 (m) |
not set |
0.02 (m) |
not set |
0.02 |
0.04 |
0.02 |
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propachlor |
0.02 (mf) |
not set |
not set |
0.05 |
0.02 |
0.05 |
0.05 |
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B3f |
Other — Insecticides |
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chlorfenapyr |
fat |
0.05 (mf) |
not set |
not set |
not set |
0.05 |
not set |
not set |
|
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indoxacarb |
1.0 (mf) |
1.0 (mf) |
not set |
0.3 |
1.0 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
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Notes
(m) meat
(mf) meat in the fat
(et) edible tissue
(mbyp) meat by-product (eo) edible offal
(E) Extraneous MRLs
(P) Provisional MRL
(T) Temporary MRL (IT) negotiated import tolerance.
(ML) Maximum Level
- ‘not set’ MRL, any detection is a violation.
- For ‘not set’ shown in columns for overseas markets, exporters should consult with AQIS for specific advice regarding market access requirements for the countries of interest.
- MRL ‘not defined’, denotes no maximum limit set, a detection is not a contravention
- Residues of these compounds may arise from endogenous sources.
- The screen is undertaken in a matrix for which Australian Standards are not established. Any detection in this matrix may indicate endogenous production or inappropriate use of the compound and/or the presence of residues of the compound in edible tissue. AQIS staff should consult central office for specific advice.
- Codex — Due to the potential abuse of this drug, the MRLs are recommended only when associated with a nationally approved therapeutic use, such as tocolysis or as an adjunct therapy in respiratory diseases.
- Maximum residue limit or the extraneous residue limit is set at or about the limit of determination.
- Administrative MRL for which the promulgation process has been initiated.
- Combined total residues of all substances within the sulphonamide group should not exceed 0.1mg/kg.
- Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) listed 15 chemicals for which no residues may be detected (“black list”) because of high human health risks — 2,4,5–T, Amitrole, Captafol, Carbadox including QCA, Chloramphenicol, Chlorpromazine, Coumafos/Coumaphos, Cyhexatin and Azocyclotin, Daminozide, Diethylstilbestrol, Dimetridazole, Metronidazole, Nitrofurans, Propham, Ronidazole.
- For regulatory purposes, when no MRL has been set in fat or meat (in the fat), the MRL in meat is used.
- Set in the AVPMA MRL Standard; for subsequent promulgation to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code
- Where Cypermethrin is used as a pesticide, the MRL shall be 0.2 mg/kg. Where Cypermethrin is used a veterinary drug, the MRL shall be 1.0 mg/kg.
- Where Deltamethrin is used as a pesticide, the MRL shall be 0.5 mg/kg. Where Deltamethrin is used as a veterinary drug, the MRL shall be 0.05 mg/kg.
# Australia, Canada and USA — At present where there is no MRL a zero tolerance applies.
# European Union — where there is no MRL for a commodity then default value of 0.01 mg/kg applies for pesticides only. For veterinary drugs if there is no MRL then there should be no detection.
# Japan — if there is no residue limit applied a uniform limit of 0.01 mg/kg will then apply.
# Korea — If there is no national standard then Korea will apply the Codex standard. If neither is applicable, the lowest of the residue limits of the pesticide in question specified for similar agricultural products shall apply to the agricultural products which the pesticides detected.
This table has been compiled with reference to the information obtained from the following Food/Agricultural Authorities or publications:
AUSTRALIA
Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code 1.4.1 (MLs) and 1.4.2 (MRLs) (Australia only), up to Amendment 119, September 2010 available on the FSANZ website. For New Zealand purposes, maximum residue limits for agricultural compounds are regulated in the New Zealand (Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultural Compounds Mandatory Food Standard 1999 (and subsequent amendments) issued under sections 11C and 11Z of the Food Act 1981.
CANADA
List of Maximum Residue Limits Regulated Under the Pest Control Products Act
Health Canada Veterinary Drugs indicating Administrative MRLs for which the promulgation process has been initiated.(as of March 2010)
CODEX
FAO/WHO Food Stds Codex Alimentarius Pesticide Residues in Food - MRLs & Extraneous MRLs - (updated January 2010)
FAO/WHO Food Stds Codex Alimentarius Veterinary Drug Residues in Food - MRLs - (updated January 2010)
EUROPEAN UNION
Maximum residue limits of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin - Go down to the most recent date listed under the consolidated version - 2009-09-02.
Pesticide EU-MRLs Database as of 1 September 2008
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1881/2006 of 19 December 2006 - setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs
JAPAN
Japan - Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food additives, etc. Under the Food Sanitation Law (Abstracts), MRLs list updated August 2006, website:
Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) List of Agricultural Chemicals in Foods
KOREA
Korean Food and Drug Administration (KFDA): Korean MRLs for Pesticides, website (go to English version then to 'site map' at top right hand corner):
Veterinary MRLs obtained through the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Dept. Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Section, Korean Embassy. KFDA list released May 2006 - available from NRS
UNITED STATES of AMERICA
United States Food and Drug Administration, Code of Federal Regulations
MRLs for Veterinary Drugs - last updated 3 September 2010
MRLs for Pesticide Chemicals - last updated 3 September 2010
29 Nov 2010