Maximum residue levels for azimsulfuron
- Food safety
- Pesticide MRLs
Summary
The European Commission has reduced the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for azimsulfuron to the limit of determination (LOD) on some products, from 0.02 to 0.01 mg/kg. (The LOD is the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods.) This has implications for exporters of animal products (muscle and milk).
EU reduces LOD for azimsulfuron on animal products (muscle and milk)
Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/352 of 22 January 2024 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 (Z)-13-hexadecen-11-yn-1-yl acetate, (Z,Z,Z,Z)-7,13,16,19-docosatetraen-1-yl isobutyrate, acrinathrin, azimsulfuron, famoxadone, prochloraz and sodium hypochlorite in or on certain products
Update
The European Commission has reduced the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for azimsulfuron to the limit of determination (LOD) on some products, from 0.02 to 0.01 mg/kg. (The LOD is the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods.) This has implications for exporters of animal products (muscle and milk).
Impacted Products
animal products, milk, muscle
What is changing?
The European Commission has lowered the LOD for azimsulfuron on certain products from 0.02 to 0.01 mg/kg.
Why?
Since 31 December 2021, azimsulfuron is no longer permitted for use in the EU. The existing MRLs set for azimsulfuron have therefore been deleted and set to the LOD.
Timeline
The new MRLs will apply from 12 August 2024.
Recommended Actions
Suppliers to the EU market of animal muscle and milk must find alternative solutions to azimsulfuron for use on these products by August 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.
Sources
Regulation 2024/352 as regards maximum residue levels for (Z)-13-hexadecen-11-yn-1-yl acetate, (Z,Z,Z,Z)-7,13,16,19-docosatetraen-1-yl isobutyrate, acrinathrin, azimsulfuron, famoxadone, prochloraz and sodium hypochlorite in or on certain products
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EU reduces LOD for azimsulfuron on animal products (muscle and milk)
Regulation 2024/352 as regards maximum residue levels for (Z)-13-hexadecen-11-yn-1-yl acetate, (Z,Z,Z,Z)-7,13,16,19-docosatetraen-1-yl isobutyrate, acrinathrin, azimsulfuron, famoxadone, prochloraz and sodium hypochlorite in or on certain products
What is changing and why?
The European Commission has reduced the maximum residue levels for azimsulfuron to the limit of determination (LOD) for animal muscle and milk. (The LOD is the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods.) Since 31 December 2021, azimsulfuron is no longer permitted for use in the EU.
Actions
Suppliers to the EU market of animal muscle and milk must find alternative solutions to azimsulfuron for use on these products by August 2024.
Timeline
The new MRLs will apply from 12 August 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.