MRLs Update, Chlorantraniliprole
The European Commission has notified the WTO of the ratification of a draft amending Annexes to the Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs). For tree nuts, the new MRL value for chlorantraniliprole will be set to 0.03 mg/kg.
The WTO notification can be found here.
The WTO notification can be found here.
Pesticide Update, Abamacetin
The European Commission has notified the WTO about a draft Commission Implementing Regulation renewing the approval of the active substance abamectin with restriction to uses in permanent greenhouses. EU Member States shall amend/withdraw authorizations for plant protection products containing abamectin as an active substance. The deadline for comments on the draft is on May 14, 2021.
The WTO notification can be found here.
The WTO notification can be found here.
MRLs Update, Flupyradifurone and Difluoroacetic Acid
The European Commission has notified the WTO about the draft Regulation reviewing existing MRLs for flupyradifurone and difluoroacetic acid in foodstuff. The levels of difluoroacetic acid in tree nuts are increased from 0.02 to 0.04 mg/kg, while the proposed new levels for flupyradifurone (in tree nuts) are increased to 0.02 mg/kg. Moreover, an increase of MRL for flupyradifurone in table grapes is proposed in the draft, from 0.8 mg/kg to 3 mg/kg. The deadline for comments on the draft is on May 18, 2021.
The WTO notification can be found here.
The WTO notification can be found here.
Pesticide Update, Phosmet Non-Renewal
The European Commission has notified the WTO about a draft Commission Implementing Regulation, which provides that the approval of the active substance phosmet is not renewed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. EU Member States shall withdraw authorizations for plant protection products containing phosmet as an active substance. Member States can allow products treated with phosmet a grace period of 6 months from the entry into force of the draft. The deadline for comments on the draft is on May 24, 2021.
The WTO notification can be found here.
The WTO notification can be found here.
MRLs Update, Propineb
The European Commission has notified the WTO about a draft amending Annexes to the Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on MRLs. For tree nuts, the MRL value will be set to 0.2 mg/kg. The draft regulation also proposes changes to MRLs for flubendiamide, among others. The deadline for comments on the draft is on May 30, 2021.
The WTO notification can be found here.
The WTO notification can be found here.
MRLs Update, Japan
In a recent United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) GAIN report, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) announced revisions to Japan’s MRLs for 13 agricultural chemicals (Tolfenpyrad, Fenquinotrione, Flazasulfuron, Cypermethrin, Isometamidium, Eugenol, Chlorhexidine, Decoquinate, Nafcillin, Nitroxinil, Virginiamycin, Mecillinam, and Menbutone) for various agricultural commodities.
Link to the USDA GAIN report can be found here.
Link to the USDA GAIN report can be found here.