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2024/1439

Maximum residue level for propamocarb

  • Food safety
  • Pesticide MRLs

Summary

The European Commission has informed the World Trade Organization Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (WTO SPS) Committee that it intends to lower the maximum residue level (MRL) for propamocarb on lettuces (G/SPS/N/EU/801).

EU proposes to lower MRL for propamocarb on lettuces

Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for dimoxystrobin, ethephon and propamocarb in or on certain products

Draft Annex (PLAN/2024/1305 R2 DRAFT)

Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1439 of 24 May 2024 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for fenazaquin, mepiquat and propamocarb in or on certain products

Update

The European Commission has informed the World Trade Organization Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (WTO SPS) Committee that it intends to lower the maximum residue level (MRL) for propamocarb on lettuces (G/SPS/N/EU/801).

Impacted Products

Lettuces, honey, and other apiculture products

What is changing?

The EU proposes to lower the MRL for propamocarb on lettuces from 40 to 20 mg/kg.

Earlier in 2024, the EU raised the MRL for propamocarb on honey and other apiculture products from 0.05 to 15 mg/kg.

Why?

Following an application for the MRL for propamocarb on honey to be modified, EFSA (2023) concluded that the proposed amendments are acceptable and do not signify a risk to consumer safety.

In its reasoned opinion on honey, EFSA observed that the current MRL for propamocarb on lettuce might lead to the acute reference dose (ARfD) being exceeded (EFSA 2023). EFSA subsequently reviewed an alternative good agricultural practice (GAP) with a lower MRL which is fully supported by data (EFSA in press).

Timeline

The proposed MRL on lettuce is expected to apply from approximately January 2026.

Recommended Actions

Authorities in countries that are members of the World Trade Organization can provide feedback on the EU's proposal (G/SPS/N/EU/801) by emailing the EU SPS Enquiry Point until 3 February 2025.

Suppliers of lettuces should review their use of propamocarb and assess whether any changes will be needed to existing GAP to ensure compliance with the new MRL.

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

Sources

Draft Commission Regulation as regards maximum residue levels for dimoxystrobin, ethephon and propamocarb in or on certain products

Draft Annex (PLAN/2024/1305 R2 DRAFT)

Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1439 as regards maximum residue levels for fenazaquin, mepiquat and propamocarb in or on certain products

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EU proposes to lower MRL for propamocarb on lettuces

Draft Commission Regulation as regards maximum residue levels for dimoxystrobin, ethephon and propamocarb in or on certain products

Draft Annex (PLAN/2024/1305 R2 DRAFT)

Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1439 as regards maximum residue levels for fenazaquin, mepiquat and propamocarb in or on certain products

What is changing and why?

The EU proposes to lower the maximum residue level (MRL) for propamocarb on lettuces from 40 to 20 mg/kg, following concerns about the safety of the current MRL.

Earlier in 2024, the EU raised the MRL for propamocarb on honey and other apiculture products from 0.05 to 15 mg/kg.

Actions

Authorities in countries that are members of the World Trade Organization can provide feedback on the EU's proposal (G/SPS/N/EU/801) by emailing the EU SPS Enquiry Point until 3 February 2025.

Suppliers of lettuces should review their use of propamocarb and assess whether any changes will be needed to existing good agricultural practices (GAP) to ensure compliance with the new MRL.

Timeline

The new MRL on lettuces is expected to apply from approximately January 2025.

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.