Table 4. Portions of herbs and spices for pesticide residue analysis in different countries

Group1) Codex USA EU Australia Japan Korea
MFDS RDA
Herbs Whole commodity Miscellaneous raw fruits and vegetables not previously included: Whole commodity after removing and discarding obviously decomposed or withered leaves, stems, stones or pits, shells or husks; if commodity has adhering amounts of soil, remove by lightly rinsing in running water Leaf vegetables and fresh herbs: Whole product after removal of decayed outer leaves, root and soil (if any) Herb Other herbs: Edible portions 2)
Dried herbs: Whole commodity as prepared for wholesale or retail distribution
Spices, fruit or berry Spices: Whole commodity Miscellaneous raw fruits and vegetables not previously included: Whole commodity after removing and discarding obviously decomposed or withered leaves, stems, stones or pits, shells or husks; if commodity has adhering amounts of soil, remove by lightly rinsing in running water Spices: Unless specified, whole commodity as marketed, mainly in the dried form Other spices: Edible portions Other fruits: Edible portions
Spices, seeds See ‘spices, fruit of berry’ group See ‘spices, fruit of berry’ group See ‘spices, fruit of berry’ group
Spices, root or rhizome See ‘spices, fruit of berry’ group See ‘spices, fruit of berry’ group See ‘spices, fruit of berry’ group Medicinal crop (using roots): Whole roots after removal of tops
Other spices See ‘spices, fruit of berry’ group See ‘spices, fruit of berry’ group See ‘spices, fruit of berry’ group
Classified according to Korea food classification.
No regulations specified.