91. The Committee agreed to add a new compound (pyriproxyfen, Sumitomo) proposed by Israel, to the tentative schedule for 1999. It was agreed that the Codex Secretariat would be responsible in future for soliciting proposals for new compounds from countries. The final schedule of the 1996 JMPR and tentative schedules for 1997 through 2000 were reviewed and amended based on the information available[25].
92. Taking into account the compounds scheduled for Periodic Review through the year 2000, the Committee noted that 39 remaining compounds met the selection criterion of having first been reviewed toxicologically more than 10 years ago or of not having had a significant review of maximum residue limits for 10 years. In view of the full schedule for the JMPR, it was considered prudent to ensure that there was continued support for the compounds proposed for periodic review. Preliminary information indicated that there was no support for the periodic review of isofenphos (131) or methacrifos (125). A Circular Letter would be prepared in line with the Periodic Review Procedure inviting countries and international organizations to confirm continued support for periodic review of compounds listed in Annex 1 of Appendix II as well as an indication of when data would be available. The JMPR Joint Secretaries would write to manufacturers of compounds scheduled for review from 1998-2000 and request confirmation of continued support and a list of the data to be submitted.
93. The Committee welcomed the preparation of a list of manufacturers of pesticides for which Codex MRLs had been established or were under consideration, and requested that the list be made available at its next Session.
94. The Committee agreed to continue informal discussions within a small group on selection criteria for use in setting priorities for periodic review and prepare proposals, based upon these criteria, for future schedules of compounds for JMPR review. Ms. Janet Taylor (Canada) was invited to lead the group. The group would report its progress to the next Session.
