Maximum residue levels for azimsulfuron
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EU proposes to reduce the LOD for azimsulfuron on animals products (muscle and milk). WTO consultation
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 (Z)-13-hexadecen-11-yn-1-yl acetate, (Z,Z,Z,Z)-7,13,16,19-docosatetraen-1-yl isoburyrate, acrinathrin, azimsulfuron, famoxadone, methyl nonyl ketone, prochloraz and sodium hypochlorite in or on certain products
Update
On 13 June 2023, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Regulation to amend the maximum residue levels for azimsulfuron (G/SPS/N/EU/642). The limit of determination (LOD, the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods) on some products will be lowered from 0.02 to 0.01 mg/kg. This has implications for exporters of animal products (muscle and milk).
Impacted Products
animal products, milk, muscle
What is changing?
The European Commission proposes to lower 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
Expected adoption date: 19 January 2024.
Expected entry into force: 19 February 2024.
The new MRLs will apply from approximately 8 September 2024 – the precise date will be known once the Regulation is published.
Recommended Actions
Competent authorities of non-EU countries that are WTO members may comment on the EU proposal by emailing the EU SPS Enquiry Point until 12 August 2023.
Suppliers to the EU market of animal muscle and milk must find alternative solutions to azimsulfuron for use on these products by September 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
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 (Z)-13-hexadecen-11-yn-1-yl acetate, (Z,Z,Z,Z)-7,13,16,19-docosatetraen-1-yl isoburyrate, acrinathrin, azimsulfuron, famoxadone, methyl nonyl ketone, prochloraz and sodium hypochlorite in or on certain products
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