NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 51 — 8 MAY 2015

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 and ERL apply (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.

Commodities: Sugar cane.

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

Nuts and seeds

Tree nuts

Tree nuts are the seeds of a variety of trees and shrubs which are characterised by a hard inedible shell enclosing an oily seed. The seed is protected from pesticides applied during the growing season by the shell and other parts of the fruit. The edible portion of the nut is consumed in succulent, dried or processed forms.

Commodities: Almonds; Beech nuts; Brazil nut; Cashew nut; Chestnuts; Coconut; Hazelnuts; Hickory nuts; Japanese horse-chestnut; Macadamia nuts; Pecan; Pine nuts; Pili nuts; Pistachio nuts; Sapucaia nut; Walnuts.

Portion of the commodity to which the MRL and ERL apply (and which is analysed): whole commodity after removal of shell. Chestnuts: whole in skin.

Oilseed

Oilseed consists of seeds from a variety of plants used in the production of edible vegetable oils. Some oilseeds are used directly, or after slight processing, as food or for food flavouring. Oilseeds are protected from pesticides applied during the growing season by the shell or husk.

Commodities: Acacia seed; Cotton seed; Linseed; Mustard seed; Palm nut; Peanut; Plantago ovata seed; Poppy seed; Rape seed; Safflower seed; Sesame seed; Sunflower seed.

Portion of the commodity to which the MRL and ERL apply (and which is analysed): seed or kernels, after removal of shell or husk.

Seed for beverages and sweets

Seeds for beverages and sweets are derived from tropical and sub-tropical trees and shrubs. These seeds are protected from pesticides applied during the growing season by the shell or other parts of the fruit.

Commodities: Cacao beans; Coffee beans; Cola nuts.

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

Herbs and spices

Herbs

Herbs consist of leaves, flowers, stems and roots from a variety of herbaceous plants, used in relatively small amounts as condiments to flavour foods or beverages. They are used either in fresh or naturally dried form. Herbs are fully exposed to pesticides applied during the growing season. There may be registered post-harvest treatments for dried herbs.

Commodities: Angelica; Balm leaves (Melissa officinalis); Basil; Bay leaves; Burnet, great (Sanguisorba officinalis); Burnet, salad; Burning bush (Dictamnus albus); Catmint; Celery leaves; Chives; Curry leaves; Dill (Anethum graveolens); Fennel; Hops; Horehound; Hyssop; Kaffir lime leaves; Lavender; Lemon balm; Lemon grass; Lemon verbena; Lovage; Marigold flowers (Calendula officinalis); Marjoram; Mints; Nasturtium leaves (Tropaeolum majus L.); Parsley; Rosemary; Rue (Ruta graveolens); Sage; Sassafras leaves; Savoury, summer, winter; Sorrel; Sweet cicely; Tansy; Tarragon; Thyme; Winter cress; Wintergreen leaves (Gaultheria procumbens L.); Woodruff (Asperula odorata); Wormwoods (Artemisia spp.).

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

Spices

Spices consist of the aromatic seeds, roots, berries or other fruits from a variety of plants, which are used in relatively small quantities to flavour foods. Spices are exposed in varying degrees to pesticides applied during the growing season. There may be registered post-harvest treatments for dried spices.