Ministerial Decree establishing maximum levels for pesticide residues in food. Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 218, 16 September 1999. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword MRL-maximum residue limit Food quality control/food safety Toxicity/poisoning Pesticides Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Decree entered into force on 17 September 1999. Abstract The Decree approves maximum limits for active substances' residues of phytosanitary products in food as well as necessary waiting periods between time of application and harvest. Full text Italian References - Legislation Amends Ministerial Decree establishing maximum levels for residues of active substances of phytosanitary products in food. Legislation | Italy | 1998 Keyword: MRL-maximum residue limit, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Cereals/grains/rice, Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Sugar, Pesticides, Beverages, Agricultural commodities Source: FAO, FAOLEX