date:Jul 23, 2014
The European Commission (EC) has lowered the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for two disinfectants used in the food industry, with the new regulation due to enter into force next year.
As a result, the fresh produce trade may need to adjust its current usage practices or explore the use of alternative products.
By mid-2015 didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC) and benzalkonium chloride (BAC) quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) used for disinfectant purposes will be subject to a MRL of 0.1