Maximum residue levels for sodium hypochlorite
- Food safety
- Pesticide MRLs
Summary
The European Commission has reduced the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for sodium hypochlorite to the limit of determination (LOD) of 0.01 mg/kg on all products. (The LOD is the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods.) Where the detection level of 0.01 mg/kg cannot be met due to technical limitations, the MRL is 0.02 or 0.05 mg/kg.
EU sets MRLs for sodium hypochlorite to the LOD of 0.01 mg/kg on all products
Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/352 of 22 January 2024 amending Annexes II and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for (Z)-13-hexadecen-11-yn-1-yl acetate, (Z,Z,Z,Z)-7,13,16,19-docosatetraen-1-yl isobutyrate, acrinathrin, azimsulfuron, famoxadone, prochloraz and sodium hypochlorite in or on certain products
Update
The European Commission has reduced the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for sodium hypochlorite to the limit of determination (LOD) of 0.01 mg/kg on all products. (The LOD is the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods.) Where the detection level of 0.01 mg/kg cannot be met due to technical limitations, the MRL is 0.02 or 0.05 mg/kg.
What is changing?
The European Commission has set the MRLs for sodium hypochlorite to the LOD on all products.
Why?
Since 31 August 2019, sodium hypochlorite is no longer permitted for use in the EU. The existing MRLs for this substance have therefore been set to the LOD.
Timeline
The new MRLs will apply from 12 August 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.
Sources
Regulation 2024/352 as regards maximum residue levels for (Z)-13-hexadecen-11-yn-1-yl acetate, (Z,Z,Z,Z)-7,13,16,19-docosatetraen-1-yl isobutyrate, acrinathrin, azimsulfuron, famoxadone, prochloraz and sodium hypochlorite in or on certain products
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EU sets MRLs for sodium hypochlorite to the LOD of 0.01 mg/kg on all products
Regulation 2024/352 as regards maximum residue levels for (Z)-13-hexadecen-11-yn-1-yl acetate, (Z,Z,Z,Z)-7,13,16,19-docosatetraen-1-yl isobutyrate, acrinathrin, azimsulfuron, famoxadone, prochloraz and sodium hypochlorite in or on certain products
What is changing and why?
The European Commission has reduced the maximum residue levels for sodium hypochlorite to the limit of determination (LOD) because the substance is no longer permitted for use in the EU since 31 August 2019. (The LOD is the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods.)
Timeline
The new MRLs will apply from 12 August 2024.
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.