“This will align the code with temporary MRLs that have been set by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority,” McCutcheon said.
“FSANZ’s dietary exposure assessment indicates that the limits set out in this proposal do not present any public health and safety concerns.”
Comments could be made on the proposal until June 22.
All FSANZ decisions on standards were notified to ministers responsible for food regulation. The ministers could decide to adopt, amend, or reject standards or they can ask for a review.
