Maximum residue levels for triflusulfuron
- Pesticide MRLs
Summary
EU proposes to set MRLs for triflusulfuron to the LOD for all products. On 16 December 2024, the European Commission also notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that it intends to lower the limit of determination (LOD, the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods) for triflusulfuron to 0.01 mg/kg for tree nuts, oil seeds, and oil fruits (G/SPS/N/EU/802).
EU proposes to set MRLs for triflusulfuron to the LOD for all products
Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for chlorpropham, fuberidazole, ipconazole, methoxyfenozide, S-metolachlor and triflusulfuron in or on certain products
Draft Annex (PLAN/2024/1823_v1)
Update
EU proposes to set MRLs for triflusulfuron to the LOD for all products. On 16 December 2024, the European Commission also notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that it intends to lower the limit of determination (LOD, the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods) for triflusulfuron to 0.01 mg/kg for tree nuts, oil seeds, and oil fruits (G/SPS/N/EU/802).
Impacted Products
Almonds, borage seeds, Brazil nuts, cashew nuts, castor beans, chestnuts, coconuts, cotton seeds, gold of pleasure seeds, hazelnuts/cobnuts, hemp seeds, kapok, linseeds, macadamias, mustard seeds, oil palms fruits, oil palms kernels, olives for oil production, peanuts/groundnuts, pecans, pine nut kernels, pistachios, poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds, rapeseeds/canola seeds, safflower seeds, sesame seeds, soyabeans, sunflower seeds, walnuts
What is changing?
The EU proposes to set the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for triflusulfuron to the LOD for all products. It also intends to reduce the LOD for all tree nuts, oil seeds, and oil fruits from 0.02 to 0.01 mg/kg.
Why?
As triflusulfuron is no longer approved for use in the EU, the EU proposes to set all MRLs at the product-specific LODs.
Timeline
The new MRLs will apply from approximately March 2026 – the precise date will be known once the Regulation is published.
Recommended Actions
Competent authorities of non-EU countries that are WTO members may comment on the EU proposal by emailing the EU SPS Enquiry Point until 14 February 2025 (G/SPS/N/EU/802).
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
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EU proposes to set MRLs for triflusulfuron to the LOD for all products
Draft Commission Regulation as regards maximum residue levels for chlorpropham, fuberidazole, ipconazole, methoxyfenozide, S-metolachlor and triflusulfuron in or on certain products
Draft Annex
What is changing and why?
As triflusulfuron is no longer approved for use in the EU, the EU proposes to set all maximum residue levels (MRLs) to the product-specific limits of determination (LOD, the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods). The LOD on tree nuts, oil seeds, and oil fruits will also be lowered from 0.02 to 0.01 mg/kg.
Actions
Competent authorities of non-EU countries that are members of the World Trade Organization may comment on the EU proposal by emailing the EU SPS Enquiry Point until 14 February 2025 (G/SPS/N/EU/802).
Timeline
The new MRLs will apply from approximately March 2026 – the precise date will be known once the Regulation is published.
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.