What is an Administrative Maximum Residue Limit (AMRL)?
An Administrative Maximum Residue Limit (AMRL) is derived by following the same scientific process used to establish an MRL. The only difference is that, in the case of an AMRL, the regulatory process to publish this information is in progress. Once the regulatory process is complete the AMRL is known as an MRL. MRLs and AMRLs are established only after Health Canada’s Veterinary Drugs Directorate (VDD) has conducted extensive reviews of data submitted by manufacturers and has determined that foods containing these veterinary drugs residues up to the recommended levels, are safe for human consumption.
