New Zealand Gazette – 2000 – No. 170

Page 4635

✨ Maximum Residue Limits for Various Substances



20 DECEMBER NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 4635

Root and tuber vegetables
Root and tuber vegetables are the starchy enlarged solid roots, tubers, corms or rhizomes,
mostly subterranean, of various species of plants. The underground location protects the
edible portion from most pesticides applied to the aerial parts of the crop during the growing
season, however the commodities in this group are exposed to pesticide residues from soil
treatments. The entire vegetable may be consumed in the form of fresh or processed foods.

Commodities: Arrowroot; Beetroot; Canna, edible; Carrot; Cassava; Celeriac; Chicory, roots;
Horseradish; Jerusalem artichoke; Parsnip; Potato; Radish; Radish, Japanese; Salsify;
Scorzonera; Sugar beet; Swede; Sweet potato; Taro; Turnip, garden; Yams.

Portion of the commodity to which the MRL applies (and which is analysed): whole
commodity after removing tops. Remove adhering soil (eg by rinsing in running water or by
gentle brushing of the dry commodity).

Stalk and stem vegetables
Stalk and stem vegetables are the edible stalks, leaf stems or immature shoots from a variety
of annual or perennial plants. Globe artichokes have been included in this group. Depending
upon the part of the crop used for consumption and the growing practices, stalk and stem
vegetables are exposed, in varying degrees, to pesticides applied during the growing season.
Stalk and stem vegetables may be consumed in whole or in part and in the form of fresh, dried
or processed foods.

Commodities: Artichoke, globe; Asparagus; Bamboo shoots; Celery; Celtuce; Palm hearts;
Rhubarb; Witloof chicory.

Portion of the commodity to which the MRL applies (and which is analysed): whole
commodity after removal of obviously decomposed or withered leaves. Rhubarb: leaf stems
only. Globe artichoke: flowerhead only. Celery and asparagus: remove adhering soil.

GRASSES

Cereal Grains
Cereal grains are derived from the (heads) of starchy seeds produced by a variety of plants,
primarily of the grass family (Gramineae). The edible seeds are protected to varying degrees
from pesticides applied during the growing season by husks. Husks are removed before
processing and/or consumption. There may be registered post harvest treatments for cereal
grains.

Commodities: Barley; Buckwheat; Maize; Millet; Oats; Popcorn; Rice*; Rye; Sorghum;
Triticale; Wheat; Wild rice.

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

  • 'Rice' means 'Rice in Husk.'

Grasses for sugar or syrup production
Grasses for sugar or syrup production, includes species of grasses with a high sugar content
especially in the stem. The stems are mainly used for sugar or syrup production.



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VUW Te Waharoa — PDF NZ Gazette 2000, No 170


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🏥 Maximum Residue Limits for Root and Tuber Vegetables (continued from previous page)

🏥 Health & Social Welfare
Food safety, Residue limits, Root vegetables, Tuber vegetables

🏥 Maximum Residue Limits for Stalk and Stem Vegetables

🏥 Health & Social Welfare
Food safety, Residue limits, Stalk vegetables, Stem vegetables

🏥 Maximum Residue Limits for Cereal Grains

🏥 Health & Social Welfare
Food safety, Residue limits, Cereal grains

🏥 Maximum Residue Limits for Grasses for Sugar or Syrup Production

🏥 Health & Social Welfare
Food safety, Residue limits, Sugar grasses, Syrup production