Maximum residue levels for prothioconazole
- Food safety
- Pesticide MRLs
Summary
The European Union (EU) is discussing an increase in the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for prothioconazole on certain fruits and vegetables, rapeseeds, and rice.
EU discusses increasing MRLs for prothioconazole on certain fruits and vegetables, rapeseeds, and rice
Draft Commission Regulation amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for acequinocyl, deltamethrin, dodine, maleic hydrazide, pinoxaden and prothioconazole in or on certain products
Draft Annex [PLAN/2025/3053]
Update
The European Union (EU) is discussing an increase in the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for prothioconazole on certain fruits and vegetables, rapeseeds, and rice.
Impacted Products
Apples, pears, quinces, medlars, loquats/Japanese medlars, apricots, cherries (sweet), plums, celeriac/turnip rooted celeries, garlic, cucumbers, gherkins, courgettes, other curcurbits (edible peel), melons, pumpkins, watermelons, other curcurbits (inedible peel), rapeseeds/canola seeds, rice
What is changing?
The EU is discussing increasing the MRLs for prothioconazole as shown in Table 1.
Why?
Following an application for a change of MRLs by the producer of prothioconazole, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA 2020, 2023, 2026) concluded that the proposed amendments are acceptable for consumer safety.
Timeline
The new MRLs are expected to apply in the second half of 2026.
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 (2020) Evaluation of confirmatory data following the Article 12MRL review and modification of the existing maximum residue levels for prothioconazole in celeriacs and rapeseeds. EFSA Journal, 18(2): e05999.
EFSA (2023) Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for prothioconazole in garlic, onions and shallots. EFSA Journal, 21(1): e07717.
EFSA (2026) Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for prothioconazole in various crops. EFSA Journal, 24(1): e9817.
Sources
Draft Commission Regulation as regards maximum residue levels for acequinocyl, deltamethrin, dodine, maleic hydrazide, pinoxaden and prothioconazole in or on certain products
Draft Annex [PLAN/2025/3053]
Tables & Figures
Source: based on Draft Annex [PLAN/2025/3053]
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EU discusses increasing MRLs for prothioconazole on certain fruits and vegetables, rapeseeds, and rice
Draft Commission Regulation as regards maximum residue levels for acequinocyl, deltamethrin, dodine, maleic hydrazide, pinoxaden and prothioconazole in or on certain products
Draft Annex [PLAN/2025/3053]
What is changing and why?
The European Union (EU) is discussing increasing the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for prothioconazole for the products listed in Table 1.
An application for a change of MRLs by the producer of prothioconazole was evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority, and the requested changes were found to be safe for consumers.
Timeline
The new MRLs are expected to apply in the second half of 2026.
Tables & Figures
Source: based on Draft Annex [PLAN/2025/3053]
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.