Malathion - Insecticide

Kod MOA - IRAC 1B

Commodity Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) in Food (mg/kg) Preharvest Interval (PHI) (days) Note
Sixteenth Schedule CODEX
Starfruit 2 7
Papaya 1 7
Pineapple 8 7
Tomato 0.5 5
Cucumber 0.2 1
Mustards 2 7
Chilli 0.1 3
ADI

0-0.3 mg/kg bw (2025)

Residue Definition

For compliance with the MRL for plant commodities: Malathion. For estimation of dietary intake for plant and animal commodities: Not concluded. The residue is not fat-soluble. Note: No recommendations were made as the residue definition for estimation of dietary intake for plant and animal commodities were not concluded (JMPR 2025).