R548 of 2010
Regulations Governing the Maximum Limits for Pesticide Residues in Foodstuffs Amendment
Most countries have established Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for pesticides used in the control of pest and diseases not only to safeguard consumer health but also to minimize the presence of these residues in the environment. As a condition of market access products exported must comply with these residue standards. Find out more on this from the Department’s website
South African local Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for pesticide residues in foodstuffs as published by the Department of Health are:
R246 of 11 February 1994
R494 of 8 June 2001
R525 of 3 May 2002
R247 of 24 March 2005
R1047 of 20 October 2006
R46 of 9 January 2012
R119 of 10 February 2020
R4388 of 16 February 2024