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Maximum residue levels for benomyl, carbendazim, thiophanate-methyl, cyproconazole, and spirodiclofen

Summary

Two draft Regulations proposed by the European Commission, on maximum residue levels (MRLs) for benomyl, carbendazim, thiophanate-methyl, cyproconazole and spirodiclofen, have been rejected by the European Parliament.

The Commission had proposed to reduce the MRLs for these substances on a wide range of products to the limit of determination (LOD, the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods), and to maintain existing MRLs for products where the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that existing import tolerances are safe for consumers. However, the European Parliament has objected to the setting of import tolerance MRLs.

The Parliament has requested the Commission to withdraw its draft Regulations and present new ones, setting the MRLs for benomyl, carbendazim, thiophanate-methyl, cyproconazole, and spirodiclofen at the LOD for all products.