Maximum residue levels for diethofencarb
- Food safety
- Pesticide MRLs
- Pesticides
Summary
The EU has reduced the MRLs for diethofencarb to the limit of determination (LOD, the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods) for all products except bananas. There will be potential impacts on exporters of pears, wine grapes, tomatoes, and aubergines.
EU reduces MRLs for diethofencarb on pears, wine grapes, tomatoes, and aubergines
Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/341 of 22 January 2024 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 diethofencarb, fenoxycarb, flutriafol and pencycuron in or on certain products
Update
The EU has reduced the MRLs for diethofencarb to the limit of determination (LOD, the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods) for all products except bananas. There will be potential impacts on exporters of pears, wine grapes, tomatoes, and aubergines.
Impacted Products
pears, wine grapes, tomatoes, aubergines, eggplants
What is changing?
The EU has reduced the MRLs for diethofencarb as summarised in Table 1.
Why?
Diethofencarb is no longer authorised in the EU because the manufacturer did not submit a new application for approval. Therefore all MRLs are set to the LOD.
Specifically for bananas, a previous import tolerance for diethofencarb was considered safe for consumers (EFSA 2016) and is therefore maintained.
Timeline
The new MRLs will apply from 12 August 2024. Products exported to the EU before 12 August 2024 that comply with the old MRLs will not be removed from the EU market after 12 August, even if they do not comply with the new MRLs.
Recommended Actions
Exporters of pears, wine grapes, tomatoes, and aubergines should review their current use of diethofencarb and evaluate possible alternative solutions.
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.
Resources
EFSA (2016) Setting of an import tolerance for diethofencarb in bananas. EFSA Journal, 14(9): 4576.
Sources
Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/341 as regards maximum residue levels for diethofencarb, fenoxycarb, flutriafol and pencycuron in or on certain products
Tables & Figures
Source: based on Regulation (EU) 2024/341
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EU reduces MRLs for diethofencarb on pears, wine grapes, tomatoes, and aubergines
Regulation
Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/341 as regards maximum residue levels for diethofencarb, fenoxycarb, flutriafol and pencycuron in or on certain products
What is changing and why?
Diethofencarb is no longer authorised in the EU because the manufacturer did not submit a new application for approval. Therefore all MRLs are set to the LOD.
In the case of bananas, a previous import tolerance for diethofencarb was considered safe for consumers (EFSA 2016) and is therefore maintained.
Reductions to the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for diethofencarb are set out in Table 1.
Actions
Exporters of pears, wine grapes, tomatoes, and aubergines should explore alternative solutions to their current use of diethofencarb.
Timeline
The new MRLs will apply from 12 August 2024. Products exported to the EU before 12 August 2024 that comply with the old MRLs will not be removed from the EU market after 12 August, even if they do not comply with the new MRLs.
Tables & Figures
Source: based on Regulation (EU) 2024/341
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.