Summary
This report summarises the outcomes of the 2024 session of the Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues, an internationally recognised expert body that conducts independent scientific evaluations of pesticide residues in food. It provides recommended MRLs, toxicological reference values, and dietary exposure estimates intended to inform Codex Alimentarius standards and national regulatory frameworks. The report serves as a key reference for food safety authorities and regulators seeking evidence-based guidance on acceptable pesticide residue levels in commodities traded internationally.
UK applicability
Although the UK operates its own statutory MRL framework via the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Food Standards Agency (FSA) following its departure from the EU, JMPR recommendations continue to inform UK regulatory positions, particularly for imported commodities and Codex-aligned trade standards. UK food safety bodies routinely consider JMPR evaluations when reviewing or updating domestic MRLs.
Key measures
Maximum residue limits (MRLs, mg/kg); acceptable daily intakes (ADIs); acute reference doses (ARfDs); estimated dietary intake as percentage of ADI
Outcomes reported
The report summarises the findings of the Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues (JMPR), covering toxicological evaluations of pesticide compounds, recommended maximum residue limits (MRLs), and assessments of long-term and short-term dietary exposure for general and vulnerable populations.
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