Maximum Residue Levels of Pesticides in Produce of Plant Origin Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 199 of 2004). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety MRL-maximum residue limit Fruits/edible nuts Vegetables/legumes Inspection Pesticides Animal feed/feedstuffs Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract These Regulations shall apply to produce of plant origin intended for human or, in exceptional cases, animal consumption or parts thereof, to be used as food or feed listed under the headings set out in Schedule I, and in or on which are found the pesticide residues listed in Schedule II. Taking of samples and inspections shall be carried out in order to ensure compliance with the maximum residue limits established. Furthermore, a national monitoring programme shall be drawn up every year (reg. 6). Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Pesticides Control Act (No. XI of 2001 / Chapter 430). Legislation | Malta | 2001 (2011) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Plant protection, Pesticides, Pests/diseases, International trade, Institution, Inspection, Research, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 90/642/EEC on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on certain products of plant origin, including fruit and vegetables. Legislation | European Union | 1990 Keyword: MRL-maximum residue limit, Institution, Pesticides, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 86/362/EEC on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on cereals. Legislation | European Union | 1986 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Residues, Cereals/grains/rice, Pesticides, Agricultural commodities Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 76/895/EEC relating to the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on fruit and vegetables. Legislation | European Union | 1976 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Pesticides Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Maximum Residue Levels of Pesticides in Produce of Plant Origin (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations, 2006 (L.N. 276 of 2006). Legislation | Malta | 2006 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Pesticides, Animal feed/feedstuffs Source: FAO, FAOLEX Maximum Residue Levels of Pesticides in Produce of Plant Origin (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2007 (L.N. 129 of 2007). Legislation | Malta | 2007 Keyword: MRL-maximum residue limit, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Pesticides, Food quality control/food safety, Animal feed/feedstuffs Source: FAO, FAOLEX Maximum Residue Levels of Pesticides in Produce of Plant Origin (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations, 2007 (L.N. 261 of 2007). Legislation | Malta | 2007 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Inspection, Pesticides, Animal feed/feedstuffs Source: FAO, FAOLEX Maximum Residue Levels of Pesticides in Produce of Plant Origin (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations, 2007 (L.N. 262 of 2007). Legislation | Malta | 2007 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Inspection, Pesticides, Animal feed/feedstuffs Source: FAO, FAOLEX Maximum Residue Levels of Pesticides in Produce of Plant Origin (Amendment) Regulations, 2007 (L.N. 110 of 2007). Legislation | Malta | 2007 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Pesticides, Animal feed/feedstuffs Source: FAO, FAOLEX Maximum Residue Levels of Pesticides in Produce of Plant Origin (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations, 2007 (L.N. 263 of 2007). Legislation | Malta | 2007 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Inspection, Pesticides, Animal feed/feedstuffs Source: FAO, FAOLEX Maximum Residue Levels of Pesticides in Produce of Plant Origin (Amendment) Regulations, 2005 (L.N. 281 of 2005). Legislation | Malta | 2005 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Pesticides Source: FAO, FAOLEX Maximum Residue Levels of Pesticides in Produce of Plant Origin (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2005 (L.N. 306 of 2005). Legislation | Malta | 2005 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Pesticides Source: FAO, FAOLEX Maximum Residue Levels of Pesticides in Produce of Plant Origin (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2008 (L.N. 185 of 2008). Legislation | Malta | 2008 Keyword: MRL-maximum residue limit, Food quality control/food safety, Pesticides Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Maximum Residue Levels of Pesticides in Produce of Plant Origin (Revocation) Regulations, 2009 (L.N. 13 of 2009). Legislation | Malta | 2009 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Pesticides, Animal feed/feedstuffs Source: FAO, FAOLEX