Maximum residue level for cyantraniliprole
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EU adopts import tolerance MRLs for cyantraniliprole on certain fruits, vegetables and seeds
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1068 of 1 June 2023 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for cyantraniliprole in or on certain products
Update
The EU has increased the maximum residue levels for cyantraniliprole on several products following the request for import tolerances.
Impacted Products
apricots, potatoes, cassava roots, manioc, sweet potatoes, yams, arrowroots, melons, pumpkins, watermelons, Chinese cabbages, pe-tsai, lamb’s lettuces, corn salads, escaroles, broad-leaved endives, cresses and other sprouts and shoots, land cresses, Roman rocket, rucola, red mustards, baby leaf crops, lettuces, purslanes, chards, beet leaves, parsley, linseeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, mustard seeds, pumpkin seeds, safflower seeds, borage seeds, gold of pleasure seeds, hemp seeds, castor beans
What is changing?
The changes to MRLs for cyantraniliprole are set out in Table 1.
Why?
Following a request for import tolerances for cyantraniliprole in various crops, and the determination of safe levels for consumers by EFSA (2022), the EU has accepted the proposed MRLs.
Timeline
The Regulation enters into force on 22 June 2023. The new MRLs will apply directly in all Member States.
Background
MRLs are set in accordance with the rules set out in Regulation 396/2005. For information on current MRLs for other substances, please consult the EU Pesticide Residues database.
Resources
EFSA (2022) Modification of the existing maximum residue level for apricots and setting of import tolerances for cyantraniliprole in various crops. EFSA Journal, 20(3): 7219.
Sources
Regulation (EU) 2023/1068 regarding maximum residue levels for cyantraniliprole in or on certain products
Tables & Figures
Source: based on Regulation 2023/1068
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