Proposing New Compounds and Additional Pesticide/Commodity Combinations to Establish Codex Maximum Residue Limits – A Practical Handbook

By:
Ian Reichstein; Panpilad Saikaew
Date:
2026

This FAO handbook provides step-by-step guidance for countries on how to propose pesticide–commodity combinations for Codex Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs), emphasizing the importance of scientific data, coordinated submissions, and adherence to Codex risk analysis processes to ensure food safety and facilitate international trade.