What This Instrument Does
The Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (MRL Standard for Residues of Chemical Products) Amendment Instrument (No. 5) 2026 is a technical update to the national standard that sets Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for agricultural and veterinary chemicals. MRLs are the allowable trace amounts of chemical residues left in food and produce after treatment.
The instrument was registered on 19 October 2026. It amends the existing MRL Standard under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992 and is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
What's Not Specified
The source page does not detail which specific chemicals, commodities, or MRL figures have changed. Businesses relying on this standard are required to check the full legislative text and explanatory statement directly for details of the specific changes.
Who This Mainly Matters To
This mainly matters to farmers, agricultural producers, and businesses that grow, treat, store, or sell produce subject to chemical residue limits.
Key Actions
- Visit the legislation page to read the full legislative instrument and explanatory statement for the specific chemicals and MRL changes
- Businesses that grow, treat, or sell produce subject to MRL limits are required to check whether any chemicals they use are affected by this amendment
- The 'Set up an alert' feature on the legislation page can be used to be notified of further changes to this standard
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.