What this instrument is
The Australian Government registered an amendment to the Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) standard on 20 August 2026. The MRL standard sets the legal limits for agricultural and veterinary chemical residues permitted in food and agricultural products. This instrument is identified by the reference F2026L01085.
The instrument was administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992.
Repeal after one day
This amendment was repealed on 21 August 2026 - the day after it was registered. It was in force for one day only. The source does not specify what changes the amendment made to the MRL standard, or why it was repealed so quickly.
Current status
This instrument (F2026L01085) is no longer in force and cannot be relied upon for compliance purposes. The source does not specify what instrument replaced it or what MRL rules currently apply in its place.
Key actions
- Businesses that use agricultural or veterinary chemicals and need to know the current MRL standard are required to check the latest in-force version on the Federal Register of Legislation at legislation.gov.au - this instrument is no longer the operative standard.
- Businesses that were relying on this specific amendment for compliance purposes can contact the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry directly to confirm which MRL rules currently apply, as the source does not identify what replaced this instrument.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.