Establishing Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides ■■■II Countries nominate pesticides to be evaluated for consideration in the Codex system after review at national level is completed. Countries request manufacturers to propose pesticide for inclusion in the system.A proposal presented by the United States is being considered for joint National and Codex Evaluations. Proposed pesticides are prioritized by an ad hoc working group chaired by Australia that meets via electronic media. Considers up to 4 new pesticides and review of older pesticides.This is a 5-year working list finalized at the annual meeting. USDAEstablishing Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides Limits for Pesticides ƒ Countries nominate pesticides to be evaluated for consideration in the Codex system after review at national level is completed. ƒ Countries request manufacturers to propose pesticide for inclusion in the system. A proposal presented by the United States is being considered for joint National and Codex Evaluations. ƒ Pro pp p y g osed pesticides are prioritized b y an ad hoc workin g group chaired by Australia that meets via electronic media. ƒ Considers up to 4 new pesticides and review of older pesticides This is a 5 pesticides. This is a 5 -year working list finalized at the annual meeting