Miller Magazine Issue: 139 July 2021

88 ARTICLE MILLER / july 2021 Currently, Ukraine is at the final stage of approval of the maximum permissible levels for the residuals of chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos-methyl in agricultural products and foodstuff at the level of 0.01 mg/kg (mg / l). This decision is approved by the draft Order of the Ministry of Health "On Approval of the Allowable Maximum Levels of Chlorpyrifos and Chlorpy- rifos-Methyl in Agricultural Products and Food Products and Amendments to the Hygienic Standards and Regulations for the Safe Use of Pesticides and Agrochemicals". It is planned that after the signing procedures, the order will come into action from the 1st of January, 2022. It is worth reminding that the reason for this decision was the tightening by the EU countries of the levels for the residual content of chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos-methyl for all types of agricultural products, which started to be applied from November 13, 2020. The EU is one of the main markets for Ukrainian agricul- tural products - the share of shipments to the EU countries is about 25-30% of Ukrainian agri exports. So the issue of “For checking the compliance of the cargo with the European requirements, it is essential to be confident in the results issued by the laboratory, defined by its ca- pabilities and level of qualifications. Modern high-precision equipment at the Co- tecna Ukraine laboratory, its experienced staff, and many years of testing various pesticides are the key factors that allow for a correct definition or interpretation and reliable and timely delivery of information.” Ukraine to control the content of chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos-methyl in agri products