Maximum residue levels for chlorpropham
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EU reduces MRL for chlorpropham on potatoes
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/377 of 15 February 2023 amending Annexes II, III, IV and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for benzalkonium chloride (BAC), chlorpropham, didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC), flutriafol, metazachlor, nicotine, profenofos, quizalofop-P, sodium aluminium silicate, thiabendazole and triadimenol in or on certain products
Update
The EU has marginally reduced the MRL for chlorpropham on potatoes.
Impacted Products
potatoes
What is changing?
The MRL for chlorpropham on potatoes is reduced from 0.4 mg/kg to 0.35 mg/kg.
Why?
Chlorpropham is not approved in the EU. A temporary MRL for chlorpropham in potatoes was previously set at 0.4 mg/kg. On the basis of new monitoring data submitted to the Commission, it has been demonstrated that a lower level is currently achievable.
Timeline
The new MRL for chlorpropham will apply from 14 September 2023.
For potatoes exported before the date of application, but still on the market after this date, the previous MRL will still apply.
Recommended Actions
Suppliers of potatoes to the EU market should verify current good agricultural practices (GAP) to ensure compliance with a reduced MRL.
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
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/377
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