EU: Chlormequat MRL

As previously announced in Newsletter No 186, the European Commission proposed to lower the MRL for chlormequat in table grapes from 0.05(*) to 0.01(*) ppm. ((*) Indicates lower limit of determination).According to the European Federation of the Trade in Dried Fruit & Edible Nuts, Processed Fruit & Vegetables, Processed Fishery products, Spices, Honey (FRUCOM), it has been decided to maintain the current chlormequat MRL of 0.05(*) ppm in table grapes for a period of two years. The new regulation amending the MRLs for chlormequat in various food products will be voted at the Standing Committee at the end of November.For further information, please contact us at inc@nutfruit.org.