Maximum residue levels for ametoctradin
- Food safety
- Pesticide MRLs
Summary
The European Union (EU) is discussing an increase in the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for ametoctradin on certain animal products.
EU discusses increases in MRLs for ametoctradin on certain animal products
Draft Commission Regulation amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for ametoctradin, cyflumetofen, diflufenican and milbemectin in or on certain products
Draft Annex (PLAN/2026/701 rev 0)
Update
The European Union (EU) is discussing an increase in the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for ametoctradin on certain animal products.
Impacted Products
Products of animal origin (swine, cattle, sheep, goat, horse)
What is changing?
The EU is discussing an increase in the MRLs for ametoctradin on certain animal products as summarised in Table 1.
Why?
The European Food Safety Authority carried out a periodic review of the MRLs for ametoctradin (under Regulation 396/2005, Art. 12), and reviewed additional data from an applicant requesting modification of the existing MRLs (EFSA 2020; EFSA 2026). The request for an increase in MRLs on certain livestock products was supported by the data, and the existing MRLs were considered to be safe for consumers.
Timeline
The new MRLs are expected to apply from early 2027.
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. For further information on the setting of import tolerances, see Pesticide residue import tolerance MRLs explained.
Resources
EFSA (2020) Review of the existing maximum residue levels for ametoctradin according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. EFSA Journal, 18(1): 5990.
EFSA (2026) Evaluation of confirmatory data following the Article 12 MRL review for ametoctradin. EFSA Journal, 24(1): e9829.
Sources
Draft Commission Regulation as regards maximum residue levels for ametoctradin, cyflumetofen, diflufenican and milbemectin in or on certain products
Draft Annex (PLAN/2026/701 rev 0)
Tables & Figures
Table 1: Maximum residue levels under discussion for ametoctradin
| Ametoctradin (mg/kg) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food category | Products | Current MRL | Proposed MRL |
| Products of animal origin: | |||
| Swine | Liver | 0.03* | 0.04 |
| Cattle | Liver | 0.04 | 0.09 |
| Kidney | 0.03* | 0.04 | |
| Sheep | Liver | 0.03* | 0.05 |
| Kidney | 0.03* | 0.04 | |
| Goat | Liver | 0.03* | 0.05 |
| Kidney | 0.03* | 0.04 | |
| Horse | Liver | 0.04 | 0.09 |
| Kidney | 0.03* | 0.04 | |
* Limit of determination (LOD).
Source: based on Draft Annex (PLAN/2026/701 rev 0)
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EU discusses increases in MRLs for ametoctradin on certain animal products
Draft Commission Regulation as regards maximum residue levels for ametoctradin, cyflumetofen, diflufenican and milbemectin in or on certain products
Draft Annex (PLAN/2026/701 rev 0)
What is changing and why?
The European Union (EU) is discussing an increase in the MRLs for ametoctradin on certain animal products as summarised in Table 1. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) carried out a periodic review of the MRLs for ametoctradin and also reviewed an application to change the MRLs. EFSA concluded that the request for an increase in MRLs was supported by the data, and that the proposed MRLs are safe for consumers.
Timeline
The new MRLs are expected to apply from early 2027.
Tables & Figures
Table 1: Maximum residue levels under discussion for ametoctradin
| Ametoctradin (mg/kg) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food category | Products | Current MRL | Proposed MRL |
| Products of animal origin: | |||
| Swine | Liver | 0.03* | 0.04 |
| Cattle | Liver | 0.04 | 0.09 |
| Kidney | 0.03* | 0.04 | |
| Sheep | Liver | 0.03* | 0.05 |
| Kidney | 0.03* | 0.04 | |
| Goat | Liver | 0.03* | 0.05 |
| Kidney | 0.03* | 0.04 | |
| Horse | Liver | 0.04 | 0.09 |
| Kidney | 0.03* | 0.04 | |
* Limit of determination (LOD).
Source: based on Draft Annex (PLAN/2026/701 rev 0)
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.