Maximum residue levels for dodine
- Food safety
- Pesticide MRLs
Summary
The European Union (EU) has increased the maximum residue level (MRL) for dodine on grapes from 0.01 to 2 mg/kg.
MRL for dodine on grapes will increase from 5 November 2026
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/2289 of 15 October 2026 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for acequinocyl, deltamethrin, dodine, maleic hydrazide, pinoxaden and prothioconazole in or on certain products
Update
The European Union (EU) has increased the maximum residue level (MRL) for dodine on grapes from 0.01 to 2 mg/kg.
Impacted Products
Wine grapes, table grapes
What is changing?
The EU has increased the MRL for dodine on table grapes and wine grapes from the limit of determination (LOD) of 0.01 mg/kg to 2 mg/kg. (The LOD is the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods.)
Why?
An application for a change of MRL by the producer of dodine was evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority, and the requested change was found to be safe for consumers (EFSA 2025).
Timeline
The new MRL applies from 5 November 2026.
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. For further information on the setting of import tolerances, see Pesticide residue import tolerance MRLs explained.
Resources
EFSA (2025) Modification of the existing maximum residue level for dodine in grapes. EFSA Journal, 23(11): e9757.
Sources
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/2289 as regards maximum residue levels for acequinocyl, deltamethrin, dodine, maleic hydrazide, pinoxaden and prothioconazole in or on certain products
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MRL for dodine on grapes will increase from 5 November 2026
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/2289 as regards maximum residue levels for acequinocyl, deltamethrin, dodine, maleic hydrazide, pinoxaden and prothioconazole in or on certain products
What is changing and why?
The European Union (EU) has increased the maximum residue level (MRL) for dodine on grapes from 0.01 to 2 mg/kg. An application for a change of MRL by the producer of dodine was evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority, and the requested change was found to be safe for consumers.
Timeline
The new MRL applies from 5 November 2026.
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.