FAS MRL Database

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Results Key Legend

MRL values in Red Italics are more restrictive than US

All numeric values listed are in parts per million (ppm), unless otherwise noted

Default MRLs

European Union: 0.01 ppm | Argentina: 0.01 | Canada: 0.1 ppm | Iceland: 0.01 | Japan: 0.01 ppm | Malaysia: 0.01 ppm |

New Zealand: 0.1 ppm | Norway: 0.01 | South Africa: 0.01 ppm

Users are advised that international regulations and permissible Maximum Residue Levels (MRL) frequently change.

Although this International MRL Database is updated frequently, the information in it may not be completely up-to-date

or error free. Additionally, commodity nomenclature and residue definitions vary between countries, and country

policies regarding deferral to international standards are not always transparent. This database is intended to be an

initial reference source only, and users must verify any information obtained from it with knowledgeable parties in the

market of interest prior to the sale or shipment of any products. The developers of this database are not liable for any

damages, in whole or in part, caused by or arising in any way from user's use of the database.

--- (dashes) indicate that no specific MRL for the commodity or relevant crop group is established. A default MRL may

apply for countries that have default MRLs (see Default MRLs section below). Additionally, inadvertent or extraneous

MRLs are not included in the database; and the database does not indicate substances that are banned in a country

or exempt from requiring an MRL.Cod (Codex), EU (European Union), US (United States) and EXP (exporting market) indicate the source of the MRL

for countries which defer to other markets' MRL regulations.Section 18, Time-Limited, or Regional: indicates that the US MRL is a temporary Section 18, Time-Limited Tolerance,

or Regional Tolerance.

These countries have a default MRL which may be applicable if a specific MRL is not established. However, default

MRL regulations vary by country. Before assuming a default MRL applies, the country's specific regulations governing

the default MRLs should be consulted. Country MRL regulations are summarized in market information pages located

at the "Market Information" link on the toolbar at the top of this page.

Thyme, fresh Abamectin

Thyme, fresh Acephate

Thyme, fresh Azoxystrobin

Thyme, fresh Bifenazate

Thyme, fresh Acetamiprid

Thyme, fresh Chlorpyrifos

Thyme, fresh Chlorfenapyr

Thyme, fresh Carfentrazone-ethyl

Thyme, fresh Chlorantraniliprole

Thyme, fresh Bifenthrin

Thyme, fresh Cyfluthrin

Thyme, fresh Clethodim

Thyme, fresh Deltamethrin

Thyme, fresh Cyprodinil

Thyme, fresh d-Phenothrin

Thyme, fresh Dinotefuran

Thyme, fresh Esfenvalerate

Thyme, fresh Glyphosate

Thyme, fresh Gamma Cyhalothrin

Thyme, fresh Fludioxonil

Thyme, fresh Fluoride

Thyme, fresh Etofenprox

Thyme, fresh Lambda Cyhalothrin

Thyme, fresh Metalaxyl-M (Mefenoxam)

Thyme, fresh Imidacloprid

Thyme, fresh Glyphosate

Thyme, fresh Hydroprene

Thyme, fresh Novaluron

Thyme, fresh MGK 264 (n-octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximid)

Thyme, fresh Naled

Thyme, fresh Methoxyfenozide

Thyme, fresh Metalaxyl-M (Mefenoxam)

Thyme, fresh Propetamphos

Thyme, fresh Prallethrin

Thyme, fresh Phosphine

Thyme, fresh Piperonyl Butoxide

Thyme, fresh Resmethrin

Thyme, fresh Pyriproxyfen

Thyme, fresh Pyrethrins

Thyme, fresh Zeta-Cypermethrin

Thyme, fresh Sulfuryl fluoride

Thyme, fresh Thiamethoxam

Thyme, fresh Spinosad

Thyme, fresh Spinetoram

All numeric values listed are in parts per million (ppm), unless otherwise noted

US 1

0.03

PPM1. United States maintains a Abamectin MRL of 0.03PPM set

on "Herb subgroup 19A, except chive".  

US 1

0.02

PPM

European Union: 0.01 ppm | Argentina: 0.01 | Canada: 0.1 ppm | Iceland: 0.01 | Japan: 0.01 ppm | Malaysia: 0.01 ppm |

New Zealand: 0.1 ppm | Norway: 0.01 | South Africa: 0.01 ppm

Users are advised that international regulations and permissible Maximum Residue Levels (MRL) frequently change.

Although this International MRL Database is updated frequently, the information in it may not be completely up-to-date

or error free. Additionally, commodity nomenclature and residue definitions vary between countries, and country

policies regarding deferral to international standards are not always transparent. This database is intended to be an

initial reference source only, and users must verify any information obtained from it with knowledgeable parties in the

market of interest prior to the sale or shipment of any products. The developers of this database are not liable for any

damages, in whole or in part, caused by or arising in any way from user's use of the database.

--- (dashes) indicate that no specific MRL for the commodity or relevant crop group is established. A default MRL may

apply for countries that have default MRLs (see Default MRLs section below). Additionally, inadvertent or extraneous

MRLs are not included in the database; and the database does not indicate substances that are banned in a country

or exempt from requiring an MRL.Cod (Codex), EU (European Union), US (United States) and EXP (exporting market) indicate the source of the MRL

for countries which defer to other markets' MRL regulations.Section 18, Time-Limited, or Regional: indicates that the US MRL is a temporary Section 18, Time-Limited Tolerance,

or Regional Tolerance.

These countries have a default MRL which may be applicable if a specific MRL is not established. However, default

MRL regulations vary by country. Before assuming a default MRL applies, the country's specific regulations governing

the default MRLs should be consulted. Country MRL regulations are summarized in market information pages located

at the "Market Information" link on the toolbar at the top of this page.

1. United States maintains a Acephate MRL of 0.02PPM set on

(All food items (other than those already covered by a higher

tolerance as a result of use on growing crops) in food handling

establishments) that may be relevant to Thyme, fresh. This

should be confirmed with official sources as United States does

not clearly define "All food items (other than those already

covered by a higher tolerance as a result of use on growing

crops) in food handling establishments".  Commodity Note:

This MRL is established on all food items (other than those

already covered by a higher tolerance as a result of use on

growing crops) in food handling establishments where food

and food products are held, processed, prepared and served,

including food service, manufacturing and processing

establishments, such as restaurants, cafeterias, supermarkets,

bakeries, breweries, dairies, meat slaughtering and packing

plants, and canneries, where application of acephate shall be

limited solely to spot and/or crack and crevice treatment (a

coarse, low-pressure spray shall be used to avoid atomization

or splashing of the spray for spot treatments; equipment

capable of delivering a pin-stream of insecticide shall be used

for crack and crevice treatments). Spray concentration shall be

limited to a maximum of 1.0 percent active ingredient.

Contamination of food or food-contact surfaces shall be

avoided.  

US 1

0.01

PPM

1. United States maintains a Acetamiprid MRL of 0.01PPM set

on (All food/feed items (other than those covered by a higher

tolerance) as a result of the application in food/feed handling

establishments) that may be relevant to Thyme, fresh. This

should be confirmed with official sources as United States does

not clearly define "All food/feed items (other than those covered

by a higher tolerance) as a result of the application in food/feed

handling establishments".  

US 1

50

PPM1. United States maintains a Azoxystrobin MRL of 50PPM set

on "Herb subgroup 19A, fresh leaves".  

US 1

300

PPM

1. United States maintains a Bifenazate MRL of 300PPM set on

"Herb subgroup 19A, except chervil and chive".  

US 1

0.05

PPM1. United States maintains a Bifenthrin MRL of 0.05PPM set on

"Herb subgroup 19A".  

US 1

2

PPM1. United States maintains a Carfentrazone-ethyl MRL of 2PPM

set on "Herbs and spices group 19".  

US 1

25

PPM1. United States maintains a Chlorantraniliprole MRL of 25PPM

set on "Herb subgroup 19A, fresh leaves".  

US 1

0.01

PPM

1. United States maintains a Chlorfenapyr MRL of 0.01PPM set

on (All food commodities (other than those covered by a higher

tolerance as a result of use on growing crops) in food/feed

handling areas where food/feed products are prepared, held,

processed, or served) that may be relevant to Thyme, fresh.

This should be confirmed with official sources as United States

does not clearly define "All food commodities (other than those

covered by a higher tolerance as a result of use on growing

crops) in food/feed handling areas where food/feed products

are prepared, held, processed, or served".  Commodity Note:

Application shall be no greater than a 0.5% active ingredient

solution for spot crack and crevice use in food/feed handling

establishments, where food and food products are held,

processed, prepared and/or served. Application may only be

undertaken when the facility is not in operation, and provided

exposed food has been covered, or removed from the area

being treated prior to application. Food contact surfaces and

equipment should be throughly washed with an effective

cleaning compound, and rinsed with potable water after each

use of the product. Contamination of food or food contact

surfaces shall be avoided. Application excludes any direct

application to any food, food packaging, or any food contact

surfaces.  

US 1

0.1

PPM

1. United States maintains a Chlorpyrifos MRL of 0.1PPM set

on (Food commodities (other than those already covered by a

higher tolerance as a result of use on growing crops) in food

service establishments where food and food products are

prepared and served) that may be relevant to Thyme, fresh.

This should be confirmed with official sources as United States

does not clearly define "Food commodities (other than those

already covered by a higher tolerance as a result of use on

growing crops) in food service establishments where food and

food products are prepared and served".  Commodity Note:

This MRL applies to the application of chlorpyrifos in

microencapsulated form. Application of a microencapsulated

product shall be limited solely to spot and/or crack and crevice

treatment in food handling establishments where food and food

products are prepared and served. All treatments shall be

applied in such a manner as to avoid contamination of food or

food contact surfaces. Spray concentrations shall be limited to

a maximum of 0.5 percent of the active ingredient by weight.

For crack and crevice treatment, equipment capable of

delivering a pin stream of spray directly into cracks and

crevices or capable of applying small amounts of insecticide

into cracks and crevices shall be used. For spot treatment, an

individual spot shall not exceed 2 square feet.  

US 1

12

PPM1. United States maintains a Clethodim MRL of 12PPM set on

"Herb subgroup 19A".  

US 1

0.05

PPM

1. United States maintains a Cyfluthrin MRL of 0.05PPM set on

(Food commodities exposed to the insecticide during treatment

of food-handling establishments where food and food products

are held, processed, prepared, or served) that may be relevant

to Thyme, fresh. This should be confirmed with official sources

as United States does not clearly define "Food commodities

exposed to the insecticide during treatment of food-handling

establishments where food and food products are held,

processed, prepared, or served".  Commodity Note:

Treatments may be made by general surface, spot, and/or

crack and crevice applications. General surface treatments

shall be limited to a maximum of 3.8 grams of active ingredient

per 1,000 square feet, applying to walls, floors, and ceilings

with a low-pressure system. Cover or remove all food

processing and/or handling equipment during application. Do

not apply directly to food products. Reapplications may be

made at 10-day intervals. Crack and crevice or spot treatments

shall be limited to a maximum of 0.1 percent of the active

ingredient weight, applied with a low-pressure system with a

pinpoint or variable-pattern nozzle. Dust formulation shall be

limited to a maximum of 0.1 percent of the active ingredient by

weight, applied using a hand duster, power duster, or other

equipment capable of applying dust insecticide directly into

voids and cracks and crevices. Dust applications should be

made in a manner to avoid deposits on exposed surfaces or

introducing the material into the air. Cover exposed food or

remove food from premises. Do not apply directly to food.

Reapplications may be made at 10-day intervals.  

US 1

3

PPM1. United States maintains a Cyprodinil MRL of 3PPM set on

"Herb subgroup 19A, fresh, except parsley".  

US 1

0.01

PPM

1. United States maintains a d-Phenothrin MRL of 0.01PPM set

on (All food/feed crops following wide-area mosquito adulticide

applications) that may be relevant to Thyme, fresh. This should

be confirmed with official sources as United States does not

clearly define "All food/feed crops following wide-area

mosquito adulticide applications".  

US 1

0.05

PPM

1. United States maintains a Deltamethrin MRL of 0.05PPM set

on (All food/feed items (other than those covered by a higher

tolerance as a result of use on growing crops) in food/feed

handling establishments) that may be relevant to Thyme, fresh.

This should be confirmed with official sources as United States

does not clearly define "All food/feed items (other than those

covered by a higher tolerance as a result of use on growing

crops) in food/feed handling establishments".  Commodity

Note: Application shall be limited to general surface and spot

and/or crack and crevice treatment in food/feed handling

establishments where food/feed and food/feed products are

held, processed, prepared and served. General surface

application may be used only when the facility is not in

operation provided exposed food/feed has been covered or

removed from the area being treated. Spot and/or crack and

crevice application may be used while the facility is in operation

provided exposed food/feed is covered or removed from the

area being treated prior to application. Spray concentration

shall be limited to a maximum of 0.06 percent active ingredient.

Contamination of food/feed or food/feed contact surfaces shall

be avoided.  

US 1

0.01

PPM

1. United States maintains a Dinotefuran MRL of 0.01PPM set

on (All food/feed items (other than those covered by a higher

tolerance as a result of use on growing crops) in food/feed

handling establishments) that may be relevant to Thyme, fresh.

This should be confirmed with official sources as United States

does not clearly define "All food/feed items (other than those

covered by a higher tolerance as a result of use on growing

crops) in food/feed handling establishments".  Commodity

Note: This MRL is established for all food and/or feed

commodities when residues result from application of

dinotefuran in food and/or feed handling establishments where

food and/or feed products are held, stored, processed,

prepared, or served.  

US 1

0.05

PPM

1. United States maintains a Esfenvalerate MRL of 0.05PPM

set on (Raw agricultural food commodities (other than those

food commodities already covered by a higher tolerance as a

result of use on growing crops) in food handling

establishments) that may be relevant to Thyme, fresh. This

should be confirmed with official sources as United States does

not clearly define "Raw agricultural food commodities (other

than those food commodities already covered by a higher

tolerance as a result of use on growing crops) in food handling

establishments".  

US 1

5

PPM

1. United States maintains a Etofenprox MRL of 5PPM set on

(All food commodities (including feed commodities) not

otherwise listed in this subsection) that may be relevant to

Thyme, fresh. This should be confirmed with official sources as

United States does not clearly define "All food commodities

(including feed commodities) not otherwise listed in this

subsection".  

US 1

10

PPM1. United States maintains a Fludioxonil MRL of 10PPM set on

"Herb subgroup 19A, fresh leaves".  

US 1

70

PPM1. United States maintains a Fluoride MRL of 70PPM set on

"Herbs and spices group 19".  

US 1

0.01

PPM

1. United States maintains a Gamma Cyhalothrin MRL of

0.01PPM set on (All food commodities (other than those

already covered by a higher tolerance as a result of use on

growing crops) in food-handling establishments where food

products are held, processed, or prepared) that may be

relevant to Thyme, fresh. This should be confirmed with official

sources as United States does not clearly define "All food

commodities (other than those already covered by a higher

tolerance as a result of use on growing crops) in food-handling

establishments where food products are held, processed, or

prepared".  

US 1

0.2

PPM1. United States maintains a Glyphosate MRL of 0.2PPM set on

"Herbs subgroup 19A".  

US 1

0.2

PPM

1. United States maintains a Hydroprene MRL of 0.2PPM set

on (Food commodities in food-handling establishments) that

may be relevant to Thyme, fresh. This should be confirmed

with official sources as United States does not clearly define

"Food commodities in food-handling

establishments".  Commodity Note: Application shall be limited

to spot, crack and crevice, perimeter and ultra low volume

(ULV) fogging treatment in food storage or food-handling

establishments, including warehouses, food service,

manufacturing, and processing establishments such as

restaurants, cafeterias, supermarkets, bakeries, breweries,

dairies, meat slaughtering and packing plants, and canneries

where food and food products are held, processed, and served:

Provided that the food is removed or covered prior to such use,

and food-processing surfaces are covered during treatment or

thoroughly cleaned before using, or in the case of point-source

device treatments, devices must not come into direct contact

with food preparation surfaces and must be in a minimum

distance of 3 feet from exposed foods.  

US 1

8

PPM1. United States maintains a Imidacloprid MRL of 8PPM set on

"Herb subgroup 19A, fresh herbs".  

US 1

0.01

PPM

1. United States maintains a Lambda Cyhalothrin MRL of

0.01PPM set on (All food commodities (other than those

already covered by a higher tolerance as a result of use on

growing crops) in food-handling establishments where food

products are held, processed, or prepared) that may be

relevant to Thyme, fresh. This should be confirmed with official

sources as United States does not clearly define "All food

commodities (other than those already covered by a higher

tolerance as a result of use on growing crops) in food-handling

establishments where food products are held, processed, or

prepared".  

US 1

8

PPM1. United States maintains a Metalaxyl-M (Mefenoxam) MRL of

8PPM set on "Herbs, fresh".  

US 1

400

PPM1. United States maintains a Methoxyfenozide MRL of 400PPM

set on "Herb subgroup 19A, except chive".  

US 1

5

PPM

1. United States maintains a MGK 264 (n-octyl bicycloheptene

dicarboximid) MRL of 5PPM set on (All food items in food

handling establishments where food and food products are

held, processed, prepared and/or served) that may be relevant

to Thyme, fresh. This should be confirmed with official sources

as United States does not clearly define "All food items in food

handling establishments where food and food products are

held, processed, prepared and/or served".  Commodity Note:

Residues of the insecticide synergist N -octyl bicycloheptene

dicarboximide, including its metabolites and degradates, in or

on all food items in food handling establishments where food

and food products are held, processed, prepared and/or

served, provided that the food is removed or covered prior to

such use, except for bagged food in warehouse storage which

need not be removed or covered prior to applications of

formulations containing N -octyl bicycloheptene

dicarboximide.  

US 1

0.5

PPM

1. United States maintains a Naled MRL of 0.5PPM set on (All

raw agricultural commodities, except those otherwise listed,

from use of the pesticide for area pest (mosquito and fly)

control) that may be relevant to Thyme, fresh. This should be

confirmed with official sources as United States does not

clearly define "All raw agricultural commodities, except those

otherwise listed, from use of the pesticide for area pest

(mosquito and fly) control".  

US 1

0.01

PPM

1. United States maintains a Novaluron MRL of 0.01PPM set

on (Food commodities and feed commodities (other than those

covered by a higher tolerance as a result of use on growing

crops) in food and feed handling establishments) that may be

relevant to Thyme, fresh. This should be confirmed with official

sources as United States does not clearly define "Food

commodities and feed commodities (other than those covered

by a higher tolerance as a result of use on growing crops) in

food and feed handling establishments".  

US 1

0.01

PPM

1. United States maintains a Phosphine MRL of 0.01PPM set

on (All raw agricultural commodities resulting from preharvest

treatment of pest burrows) that may be relevant to Thyme,

fresh. This should be confirmed with official sources as United

States does not clearly define "All raw agricultural commodities

resulting from preharvest treatment of pest burrows".  

US 1

10

PPM

1. United States maintains a Piperonyl Butoxide MRL of

10PPM set on (All food commodities in food processing and

food storage areas provided that the food is removed or

covered prior to such use) that may be relevant to Thyme,

fresh. This should be confirmed with official sources as United

States does not clearly define "All food commodities in food

processing and food storage areas provided that the food is

removed or covered prior to such use".  

US 1

1

PPM

1. United States maintains a Prallethrin MRL of 1PPM set on

(All raw agricultural commodities) that may be relevant to

Thyme, fresh. This should be confirmed with official sources as

United States does not clearly define "All raw agricultural

commodities".  Commodity Note: From use of prallethrin in

food handling establishments where food and food products

are held, processed, prepared and/or served, or as a wide-area

mosquito adulticide.  

US 1

0.1

PPM

1. United States maintains a Propetamphos MRL of 0.1PPM

set on (Food or feed commodities when present therein as a

result of the treatment of food- or feed-handling

establishments) that may be relevant to Thyme, fresh. This

should be confirmed with official sources as United States does

not clearly define "Food or feed commodities when present

therein as a result of the treatment of food- or feed-handling

establishments".  Commodity Note: Direct application shall be

limited solely to spot and/or crack and crevice treatment in food-

or feed-handling establishments where food or feed and food

or feed products are held, processed, prepared, served, or

sold. Spray and dust concentrations shall be limited to a

maximum of 1 percent active ingredient. For crack and crevice

treatment, equipment capable of delivering a dust or a pin-

stream of spray directly into cracks and crevices shall be used.

For spot treatment, a coarse, low-pressure spray shall be used

to avoid contamination of food, feed, or food-contact/feed-

contact surfaces.  

US 1

1

PPM

1. United States maintains a Pyrethrins MRL of 1PPM set on

(All food items in food handling establishments where food and

food products are held, processed, prepared and/or served)

that may be relevant to Thyme, fresh. This should be confirmed

with official sources as United States does not clearly define

"All food items in food handling establishments where food and

food products are held, processed, prepared and/or

served".  Commodity Note: Food must be removed or covered

prior to use.  

US 1

100

PPM1. United States maintains a Pyriproxyfen MRL of 100PPM set

on "Herb subgroup 19A".  

US 1

3

PPM

1. United States maintains a Resmethrin MRL of 3PPM set on

(Food commodities resulting from use in food handling and

storage areas) that may be relevant to Thyme, fresh. This

should be confirmed with official sources as United States does

not clearly define "Food commodities resulting from use in food

handling and storage areas".  Commodity Note: This MRL is

established in or on food commodities resulting from use of the

insecticide in food handling and storage areas as a space

concentration for spot/or crack and crevice treatment and shall

be limited to a maximum of 3 percent of the active ingredient

by weight, and as a space treatment shall be limited to a

maximum of 0.5 fluid ounce of 3 percent active ingredient by

weight per 1000 cubic feet of space provided that the food is

removed or covered prior to such use.  

US 1

3

PPM1. United States maintains a Spinetoram MRL of 3PPM set on

"Herb, fresh, subgroup 19A".  

US 1

3

PPM1. United States maintains a Spinosad MRL of 3PPM set on

"Herb subgroup 19A, fresh".  

US 1

0.5

PPM1. United States maintains a Sulfuryl fluoride MRL of 0.5PPM

set on "Herbs and spices group 19".  

US 1

0.02

PPM

1. United States maintains a Thiamethoxam MRL of 0.02PPM

set on (Food commodities and feed commodities (other than

those covered by a higher tolerance as a result of use on

growing crops) in food/feed handling establishments) that may

be relevant to Thyme, fresh. This should be confirmed with

official sources as United States does not clearly define "Food

commodities and feed commodities (other than those covered

by a higher tolerance as a result of use on growing crops) in

food/feed handling establishments".  

US 1

0.05

PPM

1. United States maintains a Zeta-Cypermethrin MRL of

0.05PPM set on (Food commodities/feed commodities (other

than those covered by a higher tolerance as a result of use on

growing crops) in food/feed handling establishments) that may

be relevant to Thyme, fresh. This should be confirmed with

official sources as United States does not clearly define "Food

commodities/feed commodities (other than those covered by a

higher tolerance as a result of use on growing crops) in

food/feed handling establishments".