Written question asked by James Paice (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 1998. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will list each pesticide approved for use in agriculture, horticulture and food industries where the specified maximum residue level is (a) above, (b) the same as and (c) below that recommended by CODEX. - (Holding answer 20 March 1998).

Answer: Mr. Paice: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list each pesticide approved for use in agriculture, horticulture and food industries where the specified maximum residue level is (a) above, (b) the same as and (c) below that recommended by CODEX. [35562] Mr. Rooker: [holding answer 20 March 1998]: There are some 10,500 MRLs established in the UK in the Pesticides (Maximum Residue levels in Crops, Food and Feedingstuffs) Regulations 1994 (as amended). There are about 1,000 Codex maximum residue levels (MRLs) in place. Where corresponding UK and Codex MRLs are both in place, generally the UK MRL is lower. More detailed information would be available only at disproportionate cost. A full list of Codex MRLs is published in the Codex Alimentarius Volume 2b. ISBN No. 92-5-003821-6.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 35562; 309 c74W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Agriculture Chemicals Industry Food Pesticides Standards Safety Residues Codex Alimentarius Commission