20 DECEMBER NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 4631

Tropical and sub-tropical fruit - inedible peel
Tropical and sub-tropical fruits - inedible peel are derived from the immature or mature fruits
of a large variety of perennial plants, usually shrubs or trees. Fruits are fully exposed to
pesticides applied during the growing season but the edible portion is protected by skin, peel
or husk. The edible part of the fruits may be consumed in a fresh or processed form.

Commodities: Akee apple; Avocado; Banana (includes banana dwarf); Bread fruit; Canistel;
Cherimoya; Custard apple; Doum; Durian; Elephant fruit; Feijoa; Guava; Ilama; Jackfruit;
Jambolan; Java apple; Kiwifruit; Longan; Litchi; Mammy apple; Mango; Mangosteen;
Marmalade box; Mombin, yellow; Naranjilla; Passionfruit; Papaya (Pawpaw); Persimmon,
American; Pineapple; Plantain; Pomegranate; Prickly pear; Pulasan; Rambutan; Rollinia;
Sapodilla; Sapote, black; Sapote, green; Sapote, mamme; Sapote, white; Sentul; Soursop;
Spanish lime; Star apple; Sugar apple; Tamarind; Tonka bean.

Portion of the commodity to which the MRL applies (and which is analysed): whole fruit.
Avocado, mangos and similar fruit with hard seeds: whole commodity after removal of stone
but calculated on whole fruit. Banana: whole commodity after removal of any central stem
and peduncle. Pineapple: after removal of crown.

Berries and other small fruits
Berries and other small fruits are derived from a variety of perennial plants and shrubs having
fruit characterised by a high surface to weight ratio. The fruits are fully exposed to pesticides
applied during the growing season. The entire fruit, often including seed, may be consumed
in a succulent or processed form.

Commodities: Bilberry; Blackberries; Blueberries; Cranberry; Currants, black, red, white;
Dewberries (including Boysenberry, Loganberry and Youngberry); Elderberries; Gooseberry;
Grapes; Juneberries; Mulberries; Raspberries, Red, Black; Rose hips; Strawberry; Vaccinium
berries.

Portion of the commodity to which the MRL applies (and which is analysed): whole
commodity after removal of caps and stems. Currants: fruit with stem.

Citrus fruits
Citrus fruits are produced on trees and shrubs of the family Rutaceae. These fruits are
characterised by aromatic oily peel, globular form and interior segments of juice-filled
vesicles. The fruit is fully exposed to pesticides applied during the growing season. Post-
harvest treatments with pesticides and liquid waxes are often carried out to avoid deterioration
due to fungal diseases, insect pests or loss of moisture. The fruit pulp may be consumed in
succulent form and as a juice. The entire fruit may be used for preserves.

Commodities: Citron; Grapefruit; Lemon; Lime; Mandarins; Oranges, sweet, sour; Shaddock
(Pomelo); Tangelo; Tangors.

Portion of the commodity to which the MRL applies (and which is analysed): whole
commodity.

Pome fruits
Pome fruits are produced on trees and shrubs belonging to certain genera of the rose family
(Rosaceae), especially the genera Malus and Pyrus. They are characterised by fleshy tissue
surrounding a core consisting of parchment-like carpels enclosing the seeds.