Maximum residue levels for mefentrifluconazole
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EU adopts Codex MRLs for mefentrifluconazole on multiple products
Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2633 of 8 October 2024 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for azoxystrobin, famoxadone, flutriafol, mandipropamid and mefentrifluconazole in or on certain products
Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1078 of 15 April 2024 amending Annexes II and IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for azoxystrobin, flonicamid, isofetamid, mefentrifluconazole, metazachlor, pyrimethanil and quartz sand in or on certain products
Update
The EU has adopted Codex maximum residue levels (CXLs) for mefentrifluconazole on multiple products. This follows the increase of maximum residue levels (MRLs) for mefentrifluconazole, also on multiple products.
Impacted Products
Grapefruits, oranges, lemons, limes, mandarins, almonds, Brazil nuts, cashew nuts, chestnuts, coconuts, hazelnuts/cobnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nut kernels, walnuts, pistachios, apricots, peaches, cherries (sweet), plums, wine grapes, strawberries, blackberries, dewberries, raspberries (red and yellow), blueberries, currants, gooseberries, rose hips, elderberries, cranberries, mulberries, azaroles, kumquats, avocados, bananas, mangoes, papayas, table olives, kaki/Japanese persimmons, potatoes, cassava roots/manioc, sweet potatoes, yams, arrowroots, beetroots, carrots, celeriacs/turnip rooted celeries, horseradishes, parsnips, parsley roots, radishes, salsifies, swedes, turnips, Jerusalem artichokes, garlic, onions, shallot, spring onions/green onions and Welsh onions, tomatoes, sweet peppers/bell peppers, aubergines/eggplants, okra/lady's fingers, melons, pumpkins, watermelons, sweet corn, cucumbers, gherkins, courgettes, broccoli, cauliflowers, Brussels sprouts, head cabbages, Roman rocket/rucola, baby leaf crops, spinaches, chervil, chives, celery leaves, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, basil and edible flowers, laurel/bay leaves, tarragon, beans (with pods), peas (with pods), beans (without pods), peas (without pods), cardoons, celeries, Florence fennels, rhubarbs, globe artichokes, peas, lupins, beans, lentils, linseeds, poppy seeds, mustard seeds, gold of pleasure seeds, sesame seeds, borage seeds, rapeseeds/canola seeds, sunflower seeds, soyabeans, cotton seeds, safflower seeds, barley, common millet/proso millet, rice, rye, wheat, sorghum, coffee beans, ginseng, sugar canes, chicory roots, olives for oil production, hops, swine liver
What is changing?
The EU has adopted CXLs for mefentrifluconazole on multiple products, as set out in Table 2.
This follows the raising of MRLs for mefentrifluconazole on various fruits, vegetables, oilseeds/fruits, hops, and swine liver, as set out in Table 1.
Why?
On 2 December 2023, the Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted new CXLs for mefentrifluconazole on multiple products, for which the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA 2023a) did not identify risks to consumers in the EU.
Following a request to modify the MRLs for mefentrifluconazole on various products, EFSA (2023b) concluded that the proposed amendments are unlikely to be a risk to consumer health. This does not include hazelnuts, beans, and soybeans, where insufficient data was submitted.
Timeline
The new MRLs based on CXLs set out in Table 2 apply from 29 October 2024.
The MRLs set out in Table 1 apply from 6 May 2024.
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 (2023a) Scientific support for preparing an EU position in the 54th Session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR). EFSA Journal, 21(8): 8111.
EFSA (2023b) Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for mefentrifluconazole in various commodities. EFSA Journal, 21(9): 1–139.
Sources
Regulation (EU) 2024/2633 as regards maximum residue levels for azoxystrobin, famoxadone, flutriafol, mandipropamid and mefentrifluconazole in or on certain products
Regulation 2024/1078 as regards maximum residue levels for azoxystrobin, flonicamid, isofetamid, mefentrifluconazole, metazachlor, pyrimethanil and quartz sand in or on certain products