What this instrument was
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) registered a variation instrument - APVMA 2, 2026 - that made changes to Schedule 20 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. Schedule 20 sets the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for agricultural and veterinary chemicals in food.
The instrument was made under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991.
How long it was in force
The instrument was in force for two days only, from 7 April 2026 to 8 April 2026. It has since been repealed. The source does not specify what changes to residue limits were made or why the instrument was repealed in that timeframe.
Current status
This specific instrument is no longer in force. The current maximum residue limits that apply to food are set out in the current version of Schedule 20 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, available at legislation.gov.au.
Key actions
- Check current MRLs: Businesses that produce, import, or sell food can find the current maximum residue limits in the current version of Schedule 20 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code at legislation.gov.au. This specific instrument is no longer in force.
- Set up future alerts: A free account at legislation.gov.au allows users to set up alerts on the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to receive updates on future changes to food chemical residue limits.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.