European Communities (Pesticide Residues) (Fruit and Vegetables) (Amendment) Regulations, 2002 (S.I. No. 526 of 2002). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Vegetables/legumes Fruits/edible nuts Residues MRL-maximum residue limit Pesticides Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations amend existing regulations on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on fruit and vegetables for the purpose of giving effect to Commission Directive 2002/66/EC of 16 July 200213, Commission Directive 2002/71/EC of 19 August 200214 and Commission Directive 2002/79/EC of 2 October. Full text English Website www.agriculture.gov.ie References - Legislation Implements Commission Directive 2002/66/EC amending the Annexes to Council Directives 76/895/EEC, 86/362/EEC, 86/363/EEC and 90/642/EEC as regards the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on fruit and vegetables, cereals, foodstuffs of animal origin and certain products of plant origin, including fruit and vegetables respectively. Legislation | European Union | 2002 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Agricultural commodities, Cereals/grains/rice, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, MRL-maximum residue limit, Residues, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Pesticides, Beverages Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends European Communities (Pesticide Residues) (Fruit and Vegetables) Regulations, 1979. Legislation | Ireland | 1979 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Residues, MRL-maximum residue limit, Standards, Pesticides, Fraud Source: FAO, FAOLEX