Maximum residue levels for fenoxycarb
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EU reduces MRLs for fenoxycarb to the limit of determination on all products
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 set the MRLs for fenoxycarb on all products to the limit of determination (LOD, the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods). There will be potential impacts on exporters of pecans, walnuts, apples, pears, quinces, medlars, loquats/ Japanese medlars, peaches, plums, table grapes, wine grapes, table olives, and olives for oil production.
Impacted Products
pecans, walnuts, apples, pears, quinces, medlars, loquats/ Japanese medlars, peaches, plums, table grapes, wine grapes, table olives, olives for oil production
What is changing?
The EU has amended the MRLs for fenoxycarb as summarised in Table 1.
Why?
The approval for fenoxycarb has not been renewed as the manufacturer did not submit a new application for approval. Therefore fenoxycarb is no longer authorised in the EU, and all MRLs are set at the LOD.
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 the nuts and fruits listed in Table 1 should review their current use of fenoxycarb and, where necessary, look for potential 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.
Sources
Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/341
Tables & Figures
Source: Regulation 2024/341