Distribution date: 18 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 17 November 2023

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemicalPesticide: Buprofezin

Products Covered: ・    Meat and edible meat offal (HS code(s): 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.07, 02.08 and 02.09)・    Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates (HS code(s): 03.02, 03.03, 03.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 18 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 17 November 2023

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical pesticide: Paraquat dichloride, Paraquat

Products Covered: ・    Meat and edible meat offal (HS code(s): 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.07, 02.08 and 02.09)・    Dairy produce and birds' eggs natural honey (HS code(s): 04.01, 04.07 and 04.08)・ &n

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 18 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 01 March 2025

This corrigendum is issued to correct the draft MRLs of "Potato" and "Blueberry" notified in the attachment of notification G/SPS/N/JPN/1218 dated 7 August 2023. See the attached Table 1: Errata and Table 2: The corrected table of maximum residue limit

Products Covered: ・Meat and edible meat offal (HS codes: 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.07, 02.08 and 02.09)・Dairy produce and birds' eggs (HS codes: 04.01, 04.07 and 04.08)・Animal originated products (HS code: 05.04)・Edible vegetables and cert

Regulation Type: Corrigendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 13 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 12 November 2023

Toluene diisocyanate is used as a chemical intermediate in the production of polyurethane foams, elastomers, and coatings; paints; varnishes; wire enamels; sealants; adhesives; and binders. It is also used as a cross-linking agent in the manufacture of

Products Covered: Toluene Diisocyanate (HS CODE – 29291020)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 13 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 12 November 2023

Sodium cyanide finds extensive use in the extraction of gold and silver from ores, in ore floatation process, pharmaceuticals and complexing agents, synthesis of intermediate compounds for preparation of hydrocyanic acid, heat treatment salts, preparat

Products Covered: Sodium Cyanide (HS CODE 28371100)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 13 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 12 November 2023

Ethylene oxide is used in organic synthesis, especially in the production of ethylene glycol. It forms starting material for the manufacture of acrylonitrile and non-ionic surfactants. It is also used as a fumigant for foodstuffs and in textiles and ph

Products Covered: Ethylene Oxide (HS CODE – 29101000)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 13 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 12 November 2023

Calcined alumina is used in the manufacture of high-grade ceramic shapes, refractories and fused alumina abrasives. It is also has variety of industrial applications including Structural ceramics, Technical ceramics, Polishing compounds for plastic, me

Products Covered: Alumina Calcined (HS CODE – 28182010)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 13 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 12 November 2023

Monocrotophos, technical, exists in two isomeric forms, namely, cis isomer and trans isomer. Of these two isomeric forms, only the cis isomer is effective. This is a systemic as well as contact insecticide and employed in the preparation of pesticidal

Products Covered: Monocrotophos (HS CODE – 38089199)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 13 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 12 November 2023

Captafol is a fungicide. It is used to control almost all fungal diseases of plants except powdery mildews. It is also used to control certain seed‑ and soil‑borne organisms. So, for protection of human health and environment, the BIS standard of Capta

Products Covered: Captafol  (HS CODE – 29308000)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 13 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 12 November 2023

Industrial Grade Urea is used in production of Water-soluble fertilizers, Dyes and Pigment industries, cattle feed. It also used in manufacturing of Urea Formaldehyde resin, production of Diesel exhaust fluid for pollution abatement, plywood and adhesi

Products Covered: Industrial Grade Urea (HS CODE 31021000)

Regulation Type: Regular notification