Are new studies required to fulfill the new NAFTA import tolerance data requirements?
The import tolerance/MRL petitioner may not need to conduct new studies to fulfill the NAFTA data requirements. Interested parties may support a new import tolerance/MRL in the U.S. and Canada with studies developed for a registration in another country and/or for a Codex MRL, provided that the petitioner is able to demonstrate to each country the applicability of the studies to the requirements in the guidance document. The petitioner or interested party is encouraged to consult with the U.S. and Canada before submitting existing studies. All studies must be formatted in accordance with the requirements of the country to which the package is being submitted. The U.S. and Canada strongly recommend that petitioners attach a copy of the study evaluation by the registering country or by Codex to the study report as an appendix. • What are the most important studies required by the NAFTA countries to support new import tolerances/MRLs? The most significant data required for establishing ne
