Decree-Law No. 31/2002 amending and approving maximum residue limits of phytopharmaceutical products allowed in agricultural products of plant origin. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Fruits/edible nuts MRL-maximum residue limit Vegetables/legumes Pesticides Food quality control/food safety Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The day after publication. Abstract This Decree-Law amends and approves maximum residue limits of phytopharmaceutical products allowed in agricultural products of plant origin, including fruit, vegetables and cereals. It is composed of 5 articles, i.e. 1) amendments of established maximum residue limits; 2) approval of new maximum residue limits; 3) sanction regime; 4) repealed norms and 5) entry into force. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Amends Decree-Law No. 215/2001 approving new maximum residue limits of phytopharmaceutical products for plants. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Cereals/grains/rice, Fruits/edible nuts, MRL-maximum residue limit, Vegetables/legumes, Pesticides, Food quality control/food safety, Agricultural commodities Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree-Law No. 39/2009 implementing Regulation (EC) No. 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC. Legislation | Portugal | 2009 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Inspection, Pesticides, Animal feed/feedstuffs Source: FAO, FAOLEX