If you participate in the coffee supply chain, it is important that you understand crop protectants that may be associated with coffee. To support members, the NCA has created a database of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) that includes the following information:
- Active Substance
- Class/Type
- U.S. Tolerance*
- EU MRL
- Canada MRL
- Brazil MRL
- Vietnam MRL
- Colombia MRL (Codex)
- Indonesia MRL
- Codex MRL
The NCA MRL database focuses on those substances associated with coffee and considered higher priority by industry experts. The NCA will regularly consult with industry experts to identify the need for potential changes and update the database as appropriate.
*The U.S. calls MRLs "tolerances" by definition, but they are synonymous with Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) referred to in other countries. Per EPA.