Maximum residue levels for prothioconazole
- Food safety
- Pesticide MRLs
Summary
The European Union (EU) has increased the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for prothioconazole on some fruits and vegetables, rapeseeds, and rice.
Prothioconazole MRLs on some fruits and vegetables, rapeseeds, and rice will increase from 5 November 2026
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/2289 of 15 October 2026 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
Update
The European Union (EU) has increased the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for prothioconazole on some 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 has increased the MRLs for prothioconazole as shown in Table 1.
Why?
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 (EFSA 2020, 2023, 2026).
Timeline
The new MRLs apply from 5 November 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
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/2289 as regards maximum residue levels for acequinocyl, deltamethrin, dodine, maleic hydrazide, pinoxaden and prothioconazole in or on certain products
Tables & Figures
Table 1: Changes to maximum residue levels for prothioconazole
| Food category | Products | Prothioconazole[1] (mg/kg) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current or previous MRL | New MRL | ||
| Pome fruits | Apples, quinces, medlars, loquats/Japanese medlars | 0.01* | 0.05 |
| Pears | 0.01* | 0.04 | |
| Stone fruits | Apricots | 0.01* | 0.3 |
| Cherries | 0.01* | 0.6 | |
| Plums | 0.01* | 0.1 | |
| Root and tuber vegetables | Celeriac/turnip-rooted celeries | 0.01* | 0.1 |
| Bulb vegetables | Garlic | 0.01* | 0.02 |
| Fruiting vegetables | Cucumbers, gherkins, courgettes, other curcurbits (edible peel) | 0.01* | 0.08 |
| Melons, pumpkins, watermelons, other curcurbits (inedible peel) | 0.01* | 0.07 | |
| Oilseeds | Rapeseeds/canola seeds | 0.15 | 0.2 |
| Cereals | Rice | 0.01* | 0.03 |
* Limit of determination (LOD).
1. Prothioconazole-desthio (sum of isomers)(F).
Source: based on Regulation 2026/2289
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Prothioconazole MRLs on some fruits and vegetables, rapeseeds, and rice will increase from 5 November 2026
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/2289 as regards maximum residue levels for acequinocyl, deltamethrin, dodine, maleic hydrazide, pinoxaden and prothioconazole in or on certain products
What is changing and why?
The European Union (EU) has increased the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for prothioconazole on some fruits and vegetables, rapeseeds, and rice (see 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 apply from 5 November 2026.
Tables & Figures
Table 1: Changes to maximum residue levels for prothioconazole
| Food category | Products | Prothioconazole[1] (mg/kg) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current or previous MRL | New MRL | ||
| Pome fruits | Apples, quinces, medlars, loquats/Japanese medlars | 0.01* | 0.05 |
| Pears | 0.01* | 0.04 | |
| Stone fruits | Apricots | 0.01* | 0.3 |
| Cherries | 0.01* | 0.6 | |
| Plums | 0.01* | 0.1 | |
| Root and tuber vegetables | Celeriac/turnip-rooted celeries | 0.01* | 0.1 |
| Bulb vegetables | Garlic | 0.01* | 0.02 |
| Fruiting vegetables | Cucumbers, gherkins, courgettes, other curcurbits (edible peel) | 0.01* | 0.08 |
| Melons, pumpkins, watermelons, other curcurbits (inedible peel) | 0.01* | 0.07 | |
| Oilseeds | Rapeseeds/canola seeds | 0.15 | 0.2 |
| Cereals | Rice | 0.01* | 0.03 |
* Limit of determination (LOD).
1. Prothioconazole-desthio (sum of isomers)(F).
Source: based on Regulation 2026/2289
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