Maximum residue levels for cycloxydim

Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/173 of 26 January 2023 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for 1-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide (PAM), cycloxydim, cyflumetofen, cyfluthrin, metobromuron and penthiopyrad in or on certain products

Update

The EU has reduced MRLs for cycloxydim on apples, apricots, mangoes, peaches, pears, cassava, grape leaves, asparagus, globe artichokes, celeries, and peanuts. MRLs are increased on other products.

Impacted Products

apples, pears, apricots, peaches, table grapes, wine grapes, mangoes, potatoes, cassava root, manioc, yams, arrowroots, sweet potatoes, beetroots, horseradishes, parsnips, celeriacs, turnip rooted, parsley roots, Hamburg roots, swedes, rutabagas, radishes, salsifies, turnips, garlic, shallots, spring onions, green onions, broccoli, kohlrabi, cauliflowers, head cabbages, Brussels sprouts, leaf vegetables, herbs and edible flowers, lamb’s lettuces, corn salads, cresses, other sprouts and shoots, land cresses, Roman rocket, rucola, red mustards, baby leaf crops, grape leaves, watercresses, witloofs, endives, chervil, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, basil, edible flowers, laurel leaves, bay leaves, tarragon, chives, celery leaves, beans (without pods), peas (with pods), lentils, asparagus, cardoons, Florence fennels, rhubarbs, bamboo shoots, palm hearts, globe artichokes, celeries, lentils, beans, lupini beans, peanuts, groundnuts, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, safflower seeds, gold of pleasure seeds, hemp seeds, castor beans, poppy seeds, borage seeds, sunflower seeds, rapeseeds, canola seeds, poppy seeds, mustard seeds, cotton seeds, valerian herbal infusion, ginseng herbal infusion, sugar beet roots, animal products

What is changing?

The changes to cycloxydim MRLs are set out in Table 1.

Why?

EFSA reviewed the MRLs for cycloxydim (EFSA 2020) and recommended lowering the MRLs for apples, pears, apricots, peaches, table and wine grapes, celeriacs/turnip rooted celeries, peas (fresh, with pods), Florence fennels, globe artichokes, rapeseeds/canola seeds, sugar beet roots and poultry (muscle, fat, liver). For other products, EFSA recommended increasing the MRL or maintaining existing levels.

Timeline

The new MRLs will apply from 16 August 2023.

Recommended Actions

Suppliers of fruits, vegetables and oilseeds should verify current use of cycloxydim. Suppliers of apples, apricots, mangoes, peaches, pears, cassava, grape leaves, asparagus, globe artichokes, celeries and peanuts should seek alternatives to the use of cycloxydim.

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.

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Tables & Figures

Source: based on Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/173