- The chemical regulator has reports the maximum permitted residue levels have been exceeded in mangoes and avocados
- It says the levels of residual insecticide "are unlikely to pose significant threat to human health"
- Dimethoate is a neurotoxic insecticide used to control fruit fly
"For some there may be new ongoing costs associated with taking on an alternative protocol."
"The maximum residue level permitted for citrus fruits is currently higher than that for mangoes,"the APVMA's Sheila Logan said.