Maximum residue levels for prothioconazole
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EU raises maximum residue levels for prothioconazole on sugar beet roots and chicory roots
Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1318 of 15 May 2024 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels of prothioconazole in or on certain products
Update
The European Commission has raised the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for prothioconazole on sugar beet roots and chicory roots
Impacted Products
sugar beet roots and chicory roots
What is changing?
The EU has raised the MRLs for prothioconazole for sugar beet roots and chicory roots from 0.01 to 0.03 mg/kg.
Why?
Following an application for a modification of the MRL for sugar beet roots and chicory roots, EFSA (2023) concluded that the proposed amendments were acceptable for consumer safety.
Timeline
The new MRLs for prothioconazole will apply from 5 June 2024.
Background
Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 set the MRLs for prothioconazole. An application requesting a modification of the existing MRLs for this substance in sugar beet roots and chicory roots was submitted to a Member State in accordance with Art. 6 of that Regulation.
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 (2023) Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for prothioconazole in sugar beet and chicory roots. EFSA Journal, 21(8): 8198.
Sources
Regulation 2024/1318 as regards maximum residue levels prothioconazole in or on certain products