Jan 26, 2026 January 26, 2026 – This message is to inform you of a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) notification from China regarding revisions to its National Food Safety Standard for Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Pesticides in Foods. The revised standard proposes 598 new MRLs covering 126 pesticides across various food categories. The proposed date of entry into force has not been announced.
Please note, this notification (G/SPS/N/CHN/1356) includes additional MRLs that are separate from the notification shared in our previous announcement (G/SPS/N/CHN/1355). Please review both lists thoroughly.
For your information, you will find the unofficial English-translated version of the standard provided by courtesy of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) at this link. Please also find below the WTO notification which was issued by China regarding the proposed revisions to its standard.
Please review the documents and provide us with any comments or concerns by February 9, 2026. All comments should be sent to the Market Access Secretariat: aafc.mas-sam.aac@canada.ca.
January 23, 2026 – This message is to inform you of a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) notification from China regarding revisions to its National Food Safety Standard for Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Pesticides in Foods. The revised standard proposes 209 new MRLs covering 93 pesticides across various food categories. The proposed date of entry into force has not been announced.
For your information, you will find the unofficial English-translated version of the standard provided by courtesy of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) at this link. Please also find below the WTO notification which was issued by China regarding the proposed revisions to is standard.
Please review the documents and provide us with any comments or concerns by January 28, 2026. All comments should be sent to the Market Access Secretariat: aafc.mas-sam.aac@canada.ca.
January 26, 2026 –
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Market Access Secretariat
