The MRLs on the new draft differs from those established in the draft launched for public consultation at the beginning of 2019 (see previous post).
As for nuts and dried fruits, the new draft Regulation sets the MRL of chlorate in tree nuts at 0.1 ppm; apricots, plums, grapes, cranberries and peanuts at 0.05 ppm; and dates and figs at 0.3 ppm. These MRLs shall be reviewed no later than five years after their publication.
Agenda of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed Section Phytopharmaceuticals – Residues (June 13-14, 2019)
Draft COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No …/… amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for chlorate in or on certain products
As for nuts and dried fruits, the new draft Regulation sets the MRL of chlorate in tree nuts at 0.1 ppm; apricots, plums, grapes, cranberries and peanuts at 0.05 ppm; and dates and figs at 0.3 ppm. These MRLs shall be reviewed no later than five years after their publication.
Agenda of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed Section Phytopharmaceuticals – Residues (June 13-14, 2019)
Draft COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No …/… amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for chlorate in or on certain products