Chemical Tolerances
Phosphine Strategy
The goal of the Phosphine Strategy (PDF 96KB) is to ensure the long-term sustainability of phosphine through the strategic adoption and implementation of commercially viable, practical, scientifically-based management strategies through:
- Reducing selection;
- Destroying resistant insects; and
- Monitoring and testing.
Chemical Usage and Outturn Tolerances
Australian Grains Industry Post Harvest Chemical Usage Recommendations and Outturn Tolerances 2011/12
Updated 19 December 2011.
The document outlines permitted chemicals for use post-harvest and applicable Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) for grain outturned to the Australian domestic or export markets. The MRLs apply for grain outturned during the 2011/12 season
Several changes have been made to the document to apply for 2011/12, including:
1. Removal of the requirement for Unity Value (see definitions for explanation)
2. Update to Taiwan MRLs for various commodities
3. Update to USA MRLs for various commodities
4. Approval for sulfuryl fluoride use on malting barley
5. Clarification of the use of various capping treatments depending on the commodity
6. Update to domestic carbaryl MRLs for various oilseeds
7. Various minor wording changes for clarity
Industry is encouraged to familiarise themselves with the various changes as outlined to ensure Australian grain continues to comply with market requirements for chemical residues.
NWPGP
The NWPGP is the industry body responsible for providing management and leadership to industry in the areas of post harvest storage, chemical use, market requirements and chemical regulations.
