Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Amendment No. 119 – 2010

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Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Amendment No. 119 – 2010

Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991

Preamble

The variations set forth in the Schedule below are variations to Standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code published by the National Health and Medical Research Council in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, No. P 27, on 27 August 1987, which have been varied from time to time.

Citation

These variations may be collectively known as the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Amendment No. 119 – 2010.

Commencement

These variations commence on 30 September 2010.

Note: These variations were published in the Commonwealth of Australia Food Standards Gazette No. FSC 61 on 30 September 2010.

SCHEDULE

[1] Standard 1.3.1 is varied by omitting from Schedule 1, under item 4.1 Unprocessed fruits and vegetables –

blueberries
	220 221 222 223 224 225 228	Sulphur dioxide and sodium and potassium sulphites	10	mg/kg

grapes packed with permeable envelopes
	220 221 222 223 224 225 228	Sulphur dioxide and sodium and potassium sulphites	10	mg/kg

longan
	220 221 222 223 224 225 228	Sulphur dioxide and sodium and potassium sulphites	10	mg/kg	edible aril only, that is, the edible portion of the fruit

[1.2] inserting in Schedule 1, above item 4.1.1 Untreated fruits and vegetables –

Permissions for sulphur dioxide when used as an agricultural chemical are contained in Standard 1.4.2

[2] Standard 1.3.3 is varied by inserting in the Table to clause 17 –

Lipase, triacylglycerol, protein engineered variant

EC 3.1.1.3

Aspergillus niger, containing the gene for lipase, triacylglycerol isolated from Fusarium culmorum

[3] Standard 1.4.2 is varied by –

[3.1] omitting from the Purpose –

Schedule 3 groups certain agricultural or veterinary chemicals according to their chemical groups.

[3.2] omitting subclause 4(3) and the Editorial note following that subclause, substituting –

(3) Deleted.

[3.3] omitting wherever occurring in Schedule 1 and Schedule 4 the text in Column 1 of the Table to this sub-item, substituting the text in Column 2.

Table to sub-item 2.3

Column 1

Omit ...

Column 2

Substitute …

Chilli

Chili

Plum (including prunes)

Plums (including prunes)

[3.4] omitting from Schedule 1 all entries for the following chemicals –

Cymiazole

Fluorine (inorganic salts)

Sulphur dioxide

[3.5] omitting from Schedule 1 the chemical residue definition for the chemical appearing in Column 1 of the Table to this sub-item, substituting the chemical residue definition appearing in Column 2 –

Column 1

Column 2

Acetamiprid

Commodities of plant origin: Acetamiprid

Commodities of animal origin: Sum of acetamiprid and N-demethyl acetamiprid ((E)-N1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridyl)methyl]-N2-cyanoacetamidine), expressed as acetamiprid

[3.6] inserting in Schedule 1 –

Fenpropathrin
Fenpropathrin
Tea, green, black	2

Metalaxyl-M
see Metalaxyl

Sulphur dioxide
Sulphur dioxide
Blueberries	10
Longan, edible aril	10
Strawberry	T30
Table grapes	10

Terbuthylazine
Terbuthylazine
Edible offal (mammalian)	T*0.01
Eggs	T*0.01
Meat (mammalian)	T*0.01
Milks	T*0.01
Poultry, edible offal of	T*0.01
Poultry meat	T*0.01
Pulses	T*0.02
Rape seed (canola)	T*0.02

[3.7] omitting from Schedule 1 the foods and associated MRLs for each of the following chemicals –

Cypermethrin
Cypermethrin, sum of isomers
Parsley		T1

Diquat
Diquat cation
Vegetables [except as otherwise listed under this chemical]		0.05

Indoxacarb Sum of indoxacarb and its R-isomer
Leafy vegetables [except lettuce, head; rucola]		5

Linuron
Sum of linuron plus 3,4-dichloroaniline, expressed as linuron
Herbs [except as otherwise listed under this chemical]		T0.5
Kaffir lime leaves		T0.5
Lemon balm		T0.5
Lemon verbena		T0.5

Methidathion
Methidathion
Vegetables [except as otherwise listed under this chemical]		0.1

Pirimicarb
Sum of pirimicarb, demethyl-pirimicarb and the N-formyl-(methylamino) analogue (demethylformamido-pirimicarb), expressed as pirimicarb
Leafy vegetables Vegetables [except leafy vegetables; lupin (dry); soya bean (dry)]			T5 1

Thiamethoxam
Commodities of plant origin: Thiamethoxam Commodities of animal origin: Sum of thiamethoxam and N-(2-chloro-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-N’-methyl-N’-nitro-guanidine, expressed as thiamethoxam
Tomato	*0.02

[3.8] inserting in alphabetical order in Schedule 1, the foods and associated MRLs for each of the following chemicals –

Abamectin
Sum of avermectin B1a, avermectin B1b and (Z)-8,9 avermectin B1a, and (Z)-8,9 avermectin B1b
Almonds			T*0.01
Blackberries			T0.1
Chervil			T0.5
Coriander (leaves, stem, roots)			T0.5
Herbs			T0.5
Lemon balm			T0.5
Mizuna			T0.5
Raspberries, red, black			T0.1
Rucola (rocket)			T0.5

Acetamiprid
Commodities of plant origin: Acetamiprid Commodities of animal origin: Sum of Acetamiprid and N-dimethyl acetamiprid ((E)-N1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridyl)methyl]-N2-cyanoacetamidine), expressed as acetamiprid
Stone fruits [except plums]				1

Amitrole
Amitrole
Hops, dry			T*0.01
Oilseed			*0.01
Pulses			*0.01

Azoxystrobin
Azoxystrobin
Cranberry				0.5
Horseradish				T3
Stone fruits				1.5

Bentazone
Bentazone
Podded pea (young pods) (snow and sugar snap)			T0.05

Buprofezin
Buprofezin
Chervil				T50
Coriander (leaves, stem, roots)				T50
Herbs				T50
Mizuna				T50
Rucola (rocket)				T50

Carfentrazone-ethyl
Carfentrazone-ethyl
Hops, dry			T*0.05

Chlorfenapyr
Chlorfenapyr
Chervil			T5
Coriander (leaves, stem, roots)			T5
Herbs			T5
Mizuna			T5
Rucola (rocket)			T5

Clopyralid
Clopyralid
Hops, dry	T5

Cyanazine
Cyanazine
Podded pea (young pods) (snow and sugar snap)			0.05

Cyfluthrin
Cyfluthrin, sum of isomers
Lemon aspen			T1

Cypermethrin
Cypermethrin, sum of isomers
Herbs			T5
Lemon balm			T5
Deltamethrin
Deltamethrin
Tea, green, black			5

Dimethomorph
Sum of E and Z isomers of dimethomorph
Brassica leafy vegetables			T2

Diquat
Diquat cation
Hops, dry			T0.2
Vegetables [except beans; broad bean; onion, bulb; peas; potato; pulses; sugar beet]			*0.05

Etoxazole
Etoxazole
Chervil			T1
Coriander (leaves, stem, roots)			T1
Herbs			T1
Mizuna			T1
Rucola (Rocket)			T1

Fenarimol
Fenarimol
Cherries			1

Fenhexamid
Fenhexamid
Chervil			T15
Coriander (leaves, stem, roots)			T15
Herbs			T15
Mizuna			T15
Rucola (rocket)			T15
Stone fruits [except plums]			10

Fludioxonil
Commodities of animal origin: Sum of fludioxonil and oxidisable metabolites, expressed as fludioxonil Commodities of plant origin: Fludioxonil
Broccoli			T0.7
Stone fruits			5

Forchlorfenuron
Forchlorfenuron
Blueberries				T*0.01
Mango				T*0.01
Plums (including prunes)				T*0.01
Prunes				T*0.01

Glufosinate and Glufosinate-ammonium
Sum of glufosinate-ammonium, N-acetyl glufosinate and 3-[hydroxy(methyl)-phosphinoyl] propionic acid, expressed as glufosinate (free acid)
Hops, dry				T0.2

Glyphosate
Sum of glyphosate and Aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA) metabolite, expressed as glyphosate
Tea, green, black				2

Indoxacarb
Sum of indoxacarb and its R-isomer
Asparagus		T1
Cherries		T2
Chervil		T10
Leafy vegetables [except chervil; lettuce, head; mizuna; rucola]		5
Lemon balm		T10
Mizuna		T10

Ioxynil
Ioxynil
Onion, Welsh				T3

Iprodione
Iprodione
Celeriac				T1

Isoxaben
Isoxaben
Hops, dry				T*0.01

Linuron
Sum of linuron plus 3,4-dichloroaniline, expressed as linuron
Chervil				T1
Coriander (leaves, stem, roots)				T1
Herbs				T1
Lemon verbena (dry leaves)				T1
Mizuna				T1
Rucola (rocket)				T1

Metalaxyl
Metalaxyl
Dill				T0.3

Methidathion
Methidathion
Date				T*0.01
Dates, dried or dried and candied				T*0.01
Vegetables [except garlic; lettuce, head; lettuce, leaf; onion, bulb; root and tuber vegetables]				0.1

Metolachlor
Metolachlor
Celery				T0.05
Chard (silver beet)				T*0.01
Onion, Welsh				*0.01
Pulses [except soya bean (dry)]				T*0.05
Shallot				*0.01
Spinach				T*0.01
Spring onion				*0.01

Myclobutanil
Myclobutanil
Chervil				T2
Coriander (leaves, stem, roots)				T2
Herbs				T2
Mizuna				T2
Rucola (rocket)				T2

Pendimethalin
Pendimethalin
Hops, dry				T*0.05

Pirimicarb
Sum of pirimicarb, demethyl-pirimicarb and the N-formyl-(methylamino) analogue (demethylformamido-pirimicarb), expressed as pirimicarb
Chervil				T20
Coriander (leaves, stem, roots)				T20
Herbs				T20
Leafy vegetables [except chervil; mizuna; rucola]				T5
Lemon balm				T20
Mizuna				T20
Rucola (rocket)				T20
Sweet corn (corn-on-the-cob)				T0.1
Vegetables [except leafy vegetables; lupin (dry); soya bean (dry); sweet corn (corn-on-the-cob)]				1

Propiconazole
Propiconazole
Chervil				T10
Coriander (leaves, stem, roots)				T10
Cranberry				0.3
Herbs				T10
Lemon balm				T10
Mizuna				T10
Radish				T0.2
Rucola (rocket)				T10

Prosulfocarb
Prosulfocarb
Pulses				T*0.01

Pyrimethanil
Pyrimethanil
Podded pea (young pods) (snow and sugar snap)				T2

Pyriproxyfen
Pyriproxyfen
Herbs				T5
Stone fruits				1

Quinoxyfen
Quinoxyfen
Chervil				T5
Coriander (leaves, stem, roots)				T5
Herbs				T5
Mizuna				T5
Rucola (rocket)				T5

Spinosad
Sum of spinosyn A and spinosyn D
Onion, Welsh				0.3
Shallot				0.3
Spring onion				0.3

Spirotetramat
Sum of spirotetramat, and cis-3-(2,5-dimethylphenyl)-4-hydroxy-8-methoxy-1-azaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-2-one, expressed as spirotetramat
Stone fruits				4.5

Tebuconazole
Tebuconazole
Chervil				T0.5
Coriander (leaves, stem, roots)				T0.5
Herbs				T0.5
Lemon balm				T0.5
Mizuna				T0.5
Rucola (rocket)				T0.5

Thiamethoxam
Commodities of plant origin: Thiamethoxam Commodities of animal origin: Sum of thiamethoxam and N-(2-chloro-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-N’-methyl-N’-nitro-guanidine, expressed as thiamethoxam
Brassica (cole or cabbage) vegetables, Head cabbages, Flowerhead brassicas				T0.5
Brassica leafy vegetables				T2
Fruiting vegetables, other than cucurbits				T0.05
Leafy vegetables				T2
Stone fruits				0.5

Triadimenol
Triadimenol see also Triadimefon
Lemon grass				T*0.05

[3.9] omitting from Schedule 1, under the entries for the following chemicals, the Maximum Residue Limit for the food, substituting –

Azoxystrobin
Azoxystrobin
Radish	0.3

Bupirimate
Bupirimate
Peppers		0.7

Cypermethrin
Cypermethrin, sum of isomers
Coriander (leaves, stem, roots)		T5

Flubendiamide
Commodities of plant origin: Flubendiamide Commodities of animal origin: Sum of flubendiamide and 3-iodo-N-(2-methyl-4-[1,2,2,2-tetrafluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethyl]phenyl)phthalimide, expressed as flubendiamide
Brassica (cole or cabbage) vegetables, Head cabbages, Flowerhead brassicas		5

Glyphosate
Sum of glyphosate and Aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA) metabolite, expressed as glyphosate
Sorghum		15

Ioxynil
Ioxynil
Shallot		T3

Linuron
Sum of linuron plus 3,4-dichloroaniline, expressed as linuron
Lemon grass		T1

Propiconazole
Propiconazole
Blueberries		2

Sethoxydim
Sum of sethoxydim and metabolites containing the 5-(2-ethylthiopropyl)cyclohexene-3-one and 5-(2-ethylthiopropyl)- 5-hydroxycyclohexene-3-one moieties and their sulfoxides and sulfones, expressed as sethoxydim
Beans [except broad bean and soya bean]		T0.5
Rhubarb		0.1

Spirotetramat
Sum of spirotetramat, and cis-3-(2,5-dimethylphenyl)-4-hydroxy-8-methoxy-1-azaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-2-one, expressed as spirotetramat
Brassica (cole or cabbage) vegetables, Head cabbages, Flowerhead brassicas [except Brussels sprouts]		7
Brussels sprouts		1
Edible offal (mammalian)		0.05
Meat (mammalian)		*0.01
Milks		*0.005

[3.10] omitting Schedule 3, substituting –

schedule 3 – reserved

[3.11] omitting from the entry Commodities under the heading Herbs in Schedule 4 –

Mizuna;

[3.12] inserting in alphabetical order in the entry Portion of the commodity to which the MRL applies (and which is analysed) under the heading Tropical and sub-tropical fruit – inedible peel in Schedule 4 –

Longan, edible aril: edible portion of the fruit.

[3.13] inserting in alphabetical order in the entry Commodities under the heading Leafy Vegetables (including brassica leafy vegetables) in Schedule 4 –

Mizuna;

[3.14] omitting from the entry Commodities under the heading Legume Vegetables in Schedule 4 –

Podded pea (young pods) includes sugar pea (young pods) and snow pea.

substituting –

Podded pea (young pods) includes sugar snap pea (young pods) and snow pea.

[3.15] updating the Table of Provisions to reflect these variations

Amendment History

The Amendment History provides information about each amendment to the Instrument. The information includes commencement or cessation information for relevant amendments.

These amendments are made under section 92 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 unless otherwise indicated. Amendments do not have a specific date for cessation unless indicated as such.

About this compilation

This is a compilation of Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Amendment No. 119 – 2010 as in force on 20 January 2011 (up to Amendment No. 120). It includes any commenced amendment affecting the compilation to that date.

Prepared by Food Standards Australia New Zealand on 16 August 2013.

Uncommenced amendments or provisions ceasing to have effect

To assist stakeholders, the effect of any uncommenced amendments or provisions which will cease to have effect, may be reflected as shaded boxed text with the relevant commencement or cessation date. These amendments will be reflected in a compilation registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments including or omitting those amendments and provided in the Amendment History once the date is passed.

The following abbreviations may be used in the table below:

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exp = expired or ceased to have effect rep = repealed

rs = repealed and substituted

Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Amendment No. 119 – 2010 was published on 30 September 2010 (F2010L02542 – 30 September 2010) and has been amended as follows:

Clause affected	A’ment No.	FRLI registration Gazette	Commencement (Cessation)	How affected	Description of amendment
Sch	120	F2011L00062 20 Jan 2011 FSC62 20 Jan 2011	20 Jan 2011	am	Amendment No. 120 corrected a typographical error in Amendment No. 119 where item [1.2] inserting a heading above 4.1.1 Untreated fruits and vegetables was inadvertently omitted.

Clause affected

A’ment No.

FRLI registration

Gazette

Commencement

(Cessation)

How affected

Description of amendment

Sch

120

F2011L00062

20 Jan 2011

FSC62

20 Jan 2011

Amendment No. 120 corrected a typographical error in Amendment No. 119 where item [1.2] inserting a heading above 4.1.1 Untreated fruits and vegetables was inadvertently omitted.

Overview

The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Amendment No. 119 – 2010 is a legislative instrument enacted under section 92 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991. This amendment was introduced to update and refine the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, addressing specific concerns about the maximum residue limits (MRLs) of certain chemicals in food products. The amendment also includes changes to the classification of agricultural or veterinary chemicals and the definition of chemical residues in food products. The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Amendment No. 119 – 2010 was published in the Commonwealth of Australia Food Standards Gazette No. FSC 61 on 30 September 2010, and it became effective on the same date. This amendment aims to ensure food safety and public health by setting appropriate MRLs for chemicals used in food production, thereby protecting consumers from potential health risks associated with chemical residues in food products. The legislative instrument was developed by Food Standards Australia New Zealand, an agency responsible for the administration of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991. The policy objective of this amendment is to maintain and improve the safety and quality of the Australian and New Zealand food supply by ensuring that food products meet appropriate chemical residue standards. The amendment includes variations to Standards 1.3.1, 1.3.3, and 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, and it introduces new MRLs for certain chemicals, updates definitions, and modifies the classification of chemicals. The changes are intended to reflect the latest scientific evidence and ensure that the food standards remain current and effective in protecting public health.

Scope and Application

The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Amendment No. 119 – 2010 applies to the standards governing the quality and safety of food in Australia and New Zealand, impacting various entities involved in the food supply chain including producers, manufacturers, processors, distributors, and retailers. The amendment pertains to the specific standards outlined in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, particularly focusing on the permissible levels of certain chemicals and substances in food products. This Act sets out maximum residue limits (MRLs) for agricultural and veterinary chemicals in food and adjusts these limits based on the latest scientific assessments and food safety research. The amendment impacts a broad range of industries, particularly those involved in the production and processing of fruits, vegetables, and other food commodities. The geographic reach of this Act is national, applying to both Australia and New Zealand as per the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. Certain exclusions and exemptions are outlined within the Act, particularly relating to specific chemicals and substances that are omitted or adjusted in terms of their MRLs. The application of this Act can be further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, which may include further detailed regulations or guidelines published by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).

Key Provisions

The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Amendment No. 119 – 2010 modifies several standards set by the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. The amendment primarily affects the allowable limits for chemical residues in various food items (Schedule 1), introduces new chemical residues, and removes others. For instance, it removes the allowable limit of sulphur dioxide and sodium and potassium sulphites from certain fruits like blueberries and longan ([1]) and updates the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for chemicals such as abamectin and acetamiprid in various foods ([3.8]). Additionally, it modifies the entries in Schedule 1 to reflect these changes, including the omission and substitution of certain chemicals and their associated MRLs ([3.4], [3.5], [3.6]). The Act imposes several obligations on parties involved in the food production and distribution process. These include adhering to the specified MRLs for chemical residues in food products to ensure food safety and quality. Food producers, processors, and distributors must ensure that the foods they handle comply with these standards, which include permissible levels of chemical residues such as pesticides and other agricultural chemicals. Furthermore, they must accurately label their products according to the updated standards, ensuring consumers are informed about the chemical residues present in their food. Breaches of the standards set by the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code can result in civil and criminal consequences. Violations of these food standards can lead to penalties under state and territory legislation, which may include fines and, in serious cases, imprisonment. For instance, knowingly supplying food that does not comply with the food standards can result in significant penalties. The exact penalties vary depending on the jurisdiction and the severity of the breach but can include substantial fines and potential imprisonment for individuals responsible for the breach. These amendments are made under section 92 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991, and they reflect ongoing efforts to update and refine food safety standards to protect public health. The amendments are designed to ensure that the food supply remains safe and of high quality by regulating the levels of chemical residues in food products.

Area of Law: Food Law
Instrument: Legislative Instrument
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Regulatory Standards; Maximum Residue Limits

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