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Maximum residue levels for fenpropathrin

  • Food safety
  • Pesticide MRLs

Summary

The European Union (EU) is discussing reducing the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for fenpropathrin on citrus fruits, strawberries, melons, and tea to the limit of determination (LOD) of 0.01 mg/kg. (The LOD is the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods.)

EU discusses reduction of fenpropathrin MRLs on citrus fruits, strawberries, melons, and tea

Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for azocyclotin, chlorfenapyr, cyhexatin, diazinon, dicofol, endosulfan, fenarimol, fenpropathrin and profenofos in or on certain products

Draft Annex V

Update

The European Union (EU) is discussing reducing the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for fenpropathrin on citrus fruits, strawberries, melons, and tea to the limit of determination (LOD) of 0.01 mg/kg. (The LOD is the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods.)

Impacted Products

Citrus fruits, strawberries, melons, tea

What is changing?

The EU is discussing the reduction of MRLs for fenpropathrin as summarised in Table 1.

Why?

The MRLs for fenpropathrin that have been in place since the adoption of Regulation 396/2005 have never been reviewed. Following a series of evaluations and a stakeholder consultation (see EFSA invites submission of data to support review of certain MRLs), the European Food Safety Authority was not able to conclude a risk assessment due to inadequate toxicological data (EFSA 2023).

Timeline

This Regulation is still under discussion. It is expected that new MRLs will apply from late 2026 or early 2027.

Recommended Actions

Suppliers to the EU market of citrus fruits, strawberries, melons, and tea should review their existing use of fenpropathrin and start to seek alternative (chemical or non-chemical) solutions in anticipation of the MRL reductions.

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 EU’s process and principles for setting MRLs, see Regulation of pesticide residues in the EU - Questions and Answers.

Resources

Sources

Draft Commission Regulation as regards maximum residue levels for azocyclotin, chlorfenapyr, cyhexatin, diazinon, dicofol, endosulfan, fenarimol, fenpropathrin and profenofos in or on certain products

Draft Annex V

Tables & Figures

AG00687_Table1_27_10_25

Source: based on PLAN/2025/1425 Rev0

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EU discusses reduction of fenpropathrin MRLs on citrus fruits, strawberries, melons, and tea

Draft Commission Regulation as regards maximum residue levels for azocyclotin, chlorfenapyr, cyhexatin, diazinon, dicofol, endosulfan, fenarimol, fenpropathrin and profenofos in or on certain products

Draft Annex V

What is changing and why?

The European Union (EU) is discussing the reduction of fenpropathrin maximum residue levels (MRLs) on citrus fruits, strawberries, melons, and tea (see Table 1). This is because the European Food Safety Authority was unable to complete a risk assessment due to inadequate data.

Actions

Suppliers to the EU market of citrus fruits, strawberries, melons, and tea should review their existing use of fenpropathrin and start to identify alternative pesticides.

Timeline

This Regulation is still under discussion. It is expected that new MRLs will apply from late 2026 or early 2027.

Tables & Figures

AG00687_Table1_27_10_25

Source: based on PLAN/2025/1425 Rev0

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.