Maximum residue levels for cyflumetofen
- Food safety
- Pesticide MRLs
Summary
The European Union (EU) is discussing an increase in the existing maximum residue level (MRL) for cyflumetofen on sweet peppers/bell peppers.
EU discusses increasing cyflumetofen MRL on sweet peppers/bell peppers
Draft Commission Regulation amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for ametoctradin, cyflumetofen, diflufenican and milbemectin in or on certain products
Draft Annex (PLAN/2026/701 rev 0)
Update
The European Union (EU) is discussing an increase in the existing maximum residue level (MRL) for cyflumetofen on sweet peppers/bell peppers.
Impacted Products
Sweet peppers/bell peppers
What is changing?
The EU is discussing an increase in the MRL for cyflumetofen on sweet peppers/bell peppers from the limit of determination (LOD) of 0.01 to 2 mg/kg. (The LOD is the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods.)
Why?
Following an application for a change of MRLs by the producer of cyflumetofen, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA 2026) concluded that the proposed increase is unlikely to pose a risk to consumers’ health.
Timeline
The new MRL for peppers is expected to apply from early 2027.
Background
Previous MRL changes
In June 2025 the EU raised the MRLs for cyflumetofen on cherries from 0.01 mg/kg to 0.4 mg/kg, and on cucumbers from 0.4 to 0.5 mg/kg. These changes were in line with Codex Alimentarius MRLs (CXLs) adopted in 2024, and followed an evaluation by EFSA (2024).
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.
Resources
Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1164 as regards maximum residue levels for cyantraniliprole, cyflumetofen, deltamethrin, mefentrifluconazole, mepiquat and oxathiapiprolin in or on certain products
EFSA (2024) Scientific support for preparing an EU position in the 55th Session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR). EFSA Journal, 22(7): e8841.
EFSA (2026) Modification of the existing maximum residue level for cyflumetofen in sweet peppers/bell peppers. EFSA Journal, 24(1): e9877.
Sources
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EU discusses increasing cyflumetofen MRL on sweet peppers/bell peppers
Draft Commission Regulation as regards maximum residue levels for ametoctradin, cyflumetofen, diflufenican and milbemectin in or on certain products
Draft Annex (PLAN/2026/701 rev 0)
What is changing and why?
The European Union (EU) is discussing an increase in the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for cyflumetofen on sweet peppers/bell peppers from 0.01 to 2 mg/kg.
An application for a change of MRLs by the producer of cyflumetofen was evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority, and the requested changes were found to be safe for consumers.
Timeline
The new MRL for peppers is expected to apply from early 2027.
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.