Completed project
MRL risk analyses and risk management options for major citrus export markets (CT14003)
Publication date: June 12, 2017
Delivery Partner: AKC Consulting
Australian horticultural overseas trade relies on exported produce having acceptable pesticide residues. Breaching an importing country’s standards can lead to loss of market access, or to conditions and restrictions being imposed. Requirements vary from country to country, posing a challenge for citrus exporters.
This project reviewed international standards for pesticide residues for grapefruit, oranges, lemons and mandarins in Australian export markets. The aim was to compile information of maximum residue levels (MRL) for use by exporters to assist them to abide by the various restrictions.
Researchers liaised with industry participants, chemical manufacturers, and international and domestic regulatory organisations to…
All of this information, updated bi-annually, was made available via the citrus industry website, and publicised in industry-specific publications.
Find out about current maximum residue levels for export countries on the Citrus Australia website.
The final report for this project is confidential. Please email communications@horticulture.com.au to request access.
This project was a strategic levy investment in the Hort Innovation Citrus Fund
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