New Zealand Gazette – 2015 – No. 51

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✨ Food Standards and Commodity Definitions

NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 51 — 8 MAY 2015

Portion of the commodity to which the MRL and ERL apply (and which is analysed): whole commodity. Dates and olives: Whole commodity after removal of stems and stones but residue calculated and expressed on the whole fruit.

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, mammey; Sapote, white; Sentul; Soursop; Spanish lime; Star apple; Sugar apple; Tamarind; Tonka bean.

Portion of the commodity to which the MRL and ERL apply (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. Longan, edible aril: edible portion of the fruit. 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 and ERL apply (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 and ERL apply (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.

Pome fruits are fully exposed to pesticides applied during the growing season. Post-harvest treatments directly after harvest may also occur. The entire fruit, except the core, may be consumed in the succulent form or after processing.

Commodities: Apple; Crab-apple; Loquat; Medlar; Pear; Quince.

Portion of the commodity to which the MRL and ERL apply (and which is analysed): whole commodity after removal of stems.

Stone fruits

Stone fruits are produced on trees belonging to the genus Prunus of the family Rosaceae. They are characterised by fleshy tissue surrounding a single hard shelled seed. The entire fruit, except the seed, may be consumed in a succulent or processed form. The fruit is fully exposed to pesticides applied during the growing season. Dipping of fruit immediately after harvest, especially with fungicides, may also occur.

Commodities: Apricot; Cherries; Nectarine; Peach; Plums*.

Portion of the commodity to which the MRL and ERL apply (and which is analysed): whole commodity after removal of stems and stones, but the residue calculated and expressed on the whole commodity without stem.

*where plums is specified as ‘(including Prunes)’ it includes all relevant prunes.

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🏥 Schedule 22 - Foods and Classes of Foods - Food Standards (Proposal P1025 - Code Revision) Variation (continued from previous page)

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