24 May 2000
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STATEMENT OF REASONS
The Australia New Zealand Food Authority has before it applicationA412(received on 27 April 2000), from the National Registration Authority for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (NRA) to amend the AustralianFood Standards Codeto establish a maximum residue limit (MRL) of 20 mg/kg for ethylene oxide (EtO) in herbs and spices.