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Table 4 OP/commodity combinations where tolerances and/or MRLs are equal to or exceed PSLs

From: Safety levels for organophosphate pesticide residues on fruits, vegetables, and nuts

Pesticide

Commodity

PSL (ppm)

Tolerance (ppm)

Codex MRL (ppm)

Phosmet

Apple

8.2

10

10

Phosmet

Apricot

8.1

NE

10

Phosmet

Kiwifruit

19

25

NE

Phosmet

Sweet potato

12

12

NE

Omethoate

Orange

2

2

NE

Omethoate

Tangerine

1.9

2

NE

Omethoate

Watermelon

0.6

1

NE

Phorate

Potato

0.15

0.2

0.3

  1. NE Not established