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Sulfuryl Fluoride Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) Adopted By Codex Alimentarius CommissionCommodities fumigated with ProFume® gas fumigant now have international tolerances INDIANAPOLIS – Aug. 15, 2006 – ProFume® gas fumigant has taken a critical step toward international recognition as a viable alternative to methyl bromide. The adoption of maximum residue limits (MRLs) by the Codex Alimentarius Commission for its active ingredient sulfuryl fluoride enables the export of commodities around the world that have been fumigated with ProFume. The Codex Alimentarius Commission was created by the Food and Agricultural Organization and the World Health Organization to develop food standards and guidelines for protecting consumer health, ensuring fair trade practices and promoting coordination of international food standards. Codex standards are recognized by the World Trade Organization as critical reference points for international trade. What is ordinarily an extensive, multi-year process of standard development by Codex was accomplished in only 30 months due to the growing importance of sulfuryl fluoride as a methyl bromide alternative. Methyl bromide is being phased out under the Montreal Protocol, due to its ozone-depleting characteristics. “This news is important for international food processors that export their commodities throughout the world,” said Dan Jenkins, Dow AgroSciences Product Technology Specialist for ProFume. “The phase-out of methyl bromide meant that an economical and technically viable alternative was needed, and since Codex has adopted sulfuryl fluoride MRLs, ProFume® gas fumigant can more fully serve the food-processing industry as that alternative.” A draft final report of the 29th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, which includes information on sulfuryl fluoride tolerances, can be found on the Codex Web site at http://www.codexalimentarius.net/web/index_en.jsp. Since its initial registration in 2004, ProFume has been used in over 150 commercial fumigations, and is labeled for use in all 50 states. An expanded label for ProFume® gas fumigant was registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2005 for tolerances in food processing facilities, including dried fruit and tree nuts, and cereal grains. The food processing label has been registered in 49 states and Puerto Rico, with registration pending in California. For more information about ProFume gas fumigant, visit www.ProFume.com. Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a top tier agricultural company providing innovative crop protection, seeds and biotechnology solutions to serve the world’s growing population. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, global sales for Dow AgroSciences are $3.4 billion. Learn more at www.dowagro.com.
For Editorial Information: April Dart Mike Birtsas |
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