Based on the assessment of the available data, no apparent risk to consumers was identified, however some information required by the regulatory framework was missing. Hence, the consumer risk assessment is considered indicative only and some MRL proposals derived by EFSA still require further consideration by risk managers.
 
Among others, the following recommendations were derived: replace the existing MRL in almonds, Brazil nuts, cashew nuts, hazelnuts, macadamia, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts at 0.05* ppm by 0.01* ppm; in apricots at 1 ppm by 0.6 ppm; in plums at 0.5 ppm by 0.6 ppm; and in grapes at 1 ppm by 1.5 ppm.
 
*: Indicates that the MRL is set at the limit of quantification.
 
EFSA. Review of the existing maximum residue levels for fenbuconazole according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. EFSA Journal 2018;16(8):5399. 51 pp.
 

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