Maximum residue level for difenoconazole
- Pesticide MRLs
Summary
The European Union (EU) raised the maximum residue level (MRL) for difenoconazole on rye and wheat in October 2024. A minor correction to the Regulation was published in February 2025.
EU raises MRL for difenoconazole on rye and wheat
Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2612 of 7 October 2024 amending Annexes II, III and IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for chitosan, clopyralid, difenoconazole, fat distillation residues, flonicamid, hydrolysed proteins, and lavandulyl senecioate in or on certain products
Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2612 of 7 October 2024 amending Annexes II, III and IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for chitosan, clopyralid, difenoconazole, fat distillation residues, flonicamid, hydrolysed proteins, and lavandulyl senecioate in or on certain products
Update
The European Union (EU) raised the maximum residue level (MRL) for difenoconazole on rye and wheat in October 2024. A minor correction to the Regulation was published in February 2025.
Impacted Products
Rye, wheat
What is changing?
The MRLs for difenoconazole on rye and wheat have been raised from 0.1 to 0.3 mg/kg.
Why?
Following an application to modify difenoconazole MRLs on rye and wheat, EFSA (2023) concluded that all data requirements were met and the modifications were acceptable for consumer safety.
Timeline
The new MRL applies from 28 October 2024.
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 (2023) Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for difenoconazole in wheat and rye. EFSA Journal, 21(8): 8207.
Sources
Regulation (EU) 2024/2612 as regards maximum residue levels for chitosan, clopyralid, difenoconazole, fat distillation residues, flonicamid, hydrolysed proteins, and lavandulyl senecioate in or on certain products
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EU raises MRL for difenoconazole on rye and wheat
Regulation (EU) 2024/2612 as regards maximum residue levels for chitosan, clopyralid, difenoconazole, fat distillation residues, flonicamid, hydrolysed proteins, and lavandulyl senecioate in or on certain products
What is changing and why?
The European Union (EU) has raised the MRLs for difenoconazole on rye and wheat from 0.1 to 0.3 mg/kg. This follows an application to the EU for modification of these MRLs. An evaluation by the European Food Safety Authority concluded that there are no risks to consumers at these levels.
Timeline
The new MRL applies from 28 October 2024.
Disclaimer: Under no circumstances shall COLEAD be liable for any loss, damage, liability or expense incurred or suffered that is claimed to have resulted from the use of information available on this website or any link to external sites. The use of the website is at the user’s sole risk and responsibility. This information platform was created and maintained with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents do not, however, reflect the views of the European Union.