Maximum residue levels for chlorpropham
- Pesticide MRLs
Summary
On 16 December 2024, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that it intends to lower the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for chlorpropham on potatoes. Additionally, the limit of determination (LOD) on animal products will be lowered (G/SPS/N/EU/802). (The LOD is the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods.)
EU proposes to lower MRLs for chlorpropham on potatoes
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
On 16 December 2024, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that it intends to lower the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for chlorpropham on potatoes. Additionally, the limit of determination (LOD) on animal products will be lowered (G/SPS/N/EU/802). (The LOD is the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods.)
Impacted Products
Potatoes, animal products (muscle, fat, liver, kidney and edible offals), bird eggs (chicken, duck, geese, quail)
What is changing?
The EU proposes to reduce the MRL for chlorpropham on potatoes from 0.35 to 0.2 mg/kg.
Additionally, the LOD for animal products will be lowered from 0.05 to 0.02 mg/kg, and for poultry and eggs to 0.01 mg/kg.
Why?
As chlorpropham is no longer approved in the EU, in most cases the MRLs will be set at the product-specific LODs.
A temporary MRL for chlorpropham in potatoes was previously set at 0.35 mg/kg. On the basis of new monitoring data submitted to the Commission, it has been demonstrated that the lower level of 0.2 mg/kg is achievable.
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).
Suppliers of potatoes to the EU market should verify current good agricultural practices (GAP) to ensure compliance with a reduced MRL.
It is important to continue monitoring chlorpropham levels in potatoes so that data can be submitted to the Commission before approximately July 2027, after which a new review will be carried out.
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 lower MRLs for chlorpropham on potatoes
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?
Chlorpropham is not approved in the EU, and most maximum residue levels (MRLs) will be set at the product-specific limits of determination (LOD, the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods). A temporary MRL for chlorpropham in potatoes was previously set at 0.35 mg/kg. On the basis of new monitoring data submitted to the European Commission, it has been demonstrated that the lower level of 0.2 mg/kg is achievable, justifying a reduction in the MRL.
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).
Suppliers of potatoes to the EU market should verify current good agricultural practices (GAP) to ensure compliance with a reduced MRL. It is also important to continue monitoring chlorpropham levels in potatoes so that data can be submitted to the Commission before approximately July 2027, when a new review will be carried out.
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.