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Maximum residue levels for pyriproxyfen

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Food safety / Pesticide MRLs

Summary

On 24 March 2023 the EU increased the maximum residue level (MRL) for pyriproxyfen on apricots to 0.4 mg/kg.

On 1 September 2023 the EU set the MRLs for pyriproxyfen to the limit of determination (LOD) on all products, except where current good agricultural practices (GAP) and Codex maximum residue limits (CXLs) were concluded to be safe for consumers. (The LOD is the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods.)

These changes have implications for exports of pears, quinces, medlars, loquats, Japanese medlars, cranberries, apples, cranberries, tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, okra, cucumbers, and gherkins.

In addition, where possible, existing MRLs already set at the LOD have been lowered from 0.05 mg/kg to 0.01 or 0.02 mg/kg.