Maximum residue levels for oxathiapiprolin
- Food safety
- Pesticide MRLs
Summary
The EU has adopted a maximum residue level (MRL) for oxathiapiprolin on radish leaves. In 2023, an import tolerance MRL was adopted for blueberries.
EU sets MRLs for oxathiapiprolin on radish leaves and blueberries
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/163 of 18 January 2023 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for DDT and oxathiapiprolin in or on certain products
Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/342 of 22 January 2024 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for cyflumetofen, oxathiapiprolin and pyraclostrobin in or on certain products
Update
The EU has adopted a maximum residue level (MRL) for oxathiapiprolin on radish leaves. In 2023, an import tolerance MRL was adopted for blueberries.
Impacted Products
Blueberries, radish leaves
What is changing?
The EU has adopted an MRL of 1.5 mg/kg for oxathiapiprolin on radish leaves.
In 2023, an import tolerance MRL of 0.5 mg/kg was set for oxathiapiprolin on blueberries.
The MRLs were previously set at 0.01 mg/kg, the limit of determination (LOD, the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods).
Why?
An application for an MRL on radish leaves was evaluated by EFSA (2022a) to pose no risk to consumers. No specific entry for radish leaves exists in Regulation 396/2005, so they are included as a subgroup of kales. Because no use is currently reported in the EU for oxathiapiprolin in kales, the new MRL of 1.5 mg/kg is proposed by EFSA for oxathiapiprolin in radish leaves only (in accordance with the decision taken by the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed).
An import tolerance MRL for blueberries was determined to be safe for consumers by EFSA (2022b), following a request related to use in the USA.
Timeline
The new MRL for radish leaves applied from 12 February 2024.
The new MRL for blueberries has applied since 14 February 2023.
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 (2022a) Reasoned Opinion on the modification of the existing maximum residue level for oxathiapiprolin in kales/radish leaves. EFSA Journal, 20(1): e07049.
EFSA (2022b) Setting of an import tolerance for oxathiapiprolin in blueberries. EFSA Journal, 20(5): e07347.
Sources
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EU sets MRLs for oxathiapiprolin on radish leaves and blueberries
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/163 as regards maximum residue levels for DDT and oxathiapiprolin in or on certain products
Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/342 as regards maximum residue levels for cyflumetofen, oxathiapiprolin and pyraclostrobin in or on certain products
What is changing and why?
The EU has adopted a maximum residue level (MRL) for oxathiapiprolin on radish leaves. In 2023, an import tolerance MRL was adopted for blueberries.
Timeline
The new MRL for radish leaves applied from 12 February 2024. The new MRL for blueberries has applied since 14 February 2023.
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.