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Council Directive 90/642/EEC of 27 November 1990 on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on certain products of plant origin, including fruit and vegetables · European Union

Whereas one of the most important methods of protecting plants and plant products from the effects of these organisms is the use of chemical pesticides ; whereas, however, mandatory maximum levels should be set as low as is consistent with good agricultural practice;

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-13 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.