Australia/New Zealand Food Authorities Update MRLs for Some Spices and Herbs
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) proposed to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards code to align the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for several pesticides in various commodities, including spices and herbs.
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