Maximum residue level for propamocarb
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EU raises MRL for propamocarb on honey
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 EU has raised the maximum residue level (MRL) for propamocarb on honey following a request to modify this MRL
Impacted Products
Honey and other apiculture products
What is changing?
The EU has 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.
Timeline
The new MRL will apply from 16 June 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 level for propamocarb in honey. EFSA Journal, 21: e8422.
Sources
Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1439 as regards maximum residue levels for fenazaquin, mepiquat and propamocarb in or on certain products