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. 2023 Jul 20;21(7):e08125. doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2023.8125
Code (a) Commodity Existing MRL (b) Data gap(s) Art.12 Review Proposed MRL Conclusion/recommendation
Enforcement residue definition: Napropamide (sum of isomers)
0110000 Citrus fruit

0.01*

(ft 1)

Footnote related to data gap No 3. [storage stability unavailable] 0.01* The data gap identified by EFSA concerning storage stability has been addressed. EFSA proposes to confirm the existing MRL. The updated consumer risk assessment for napropamide did not indicate any consumer intake concerns.
0110010 Grapefruits
0110020 Oranges
0110030 Lemons
0110040 Limes
0110990 Others
0152000 Strawberries

0.01*

(ft 1)

Footnote related to data gap No 3. [storage stability unavailable] 0.01* The data gap identified by EFSA concerning storage stability has been addressed. EFSA proposes to confirm the existing MRL. The updated consumer risk assessment for napropamide did not indicate any consumer intake concerns.
0153000 Cane fruits

0.01*

(ft 1)

Footnote related to data gap No 3. [storage stability unavailable] 0.01* The data gap identified by EFSA concerning storage stability has been addressed. EFSA proposes to confirm the existing MRL. The updated consumer risk assessment for napropamide did not indicate any consumer intake concerns.
0153010 Blackberries
0153020 Dewberries
0153030 Raspberries (red and yellow)
0153990 Others
0154010 Blueberries

0.02*

(ft 1)

Footnote related to data gaps No 1 and 3.

[crop metabolism and storage stability unavailable]

0.01* The data gap identified by EFSA concerning storage stability has been addressed. However, the data gap concerning crop metabolism in fruit crops following foliar treatment has not been addressed. The applicant indicated that no metabolism study was submitted since the use on berries is no longer supported. Therefore, EFSA proposes to lower the existing MRL to the LOQ of 0.01 mg/kg.
0154020 Cranberries
0154030 Currants (black, red and white)
0154040 Gooseberries (green, red and yellow)
0154050 Rose hips
0154080 Elderberries
0256000 Herbs and edible flowers

0.05

(ft 1)

Footnote related to data gap No 2.

[additional residue trials]

0.01* The data gap identified by EFSA concerning additional residue trials has not been addressed. The applicant indicated that no additional residue trials are provided as the use on these crops is no longer supported. Therefore, EFSA proposes to lower the existing MRL to the LOQ of 0.01 mg/kg.
0256010 Chervil
0256020 Chives
0256030 Celery leaves
0256040 Parsley
0256050 Sage
0256060 Rosemary
0256070 Thyme
0256080 Basil and edible flowers
0256090 Laurel/bay leaves
0256100 Tarragon
0256990 Others
0630000 Herbal infusions

0.05*

(ft 1)

Footnote related to data gap No 4.

[analytical methods unavailable]

0.05* The data gap identified by EFSA concerning analytical enforcement method for matrices difficult to analyse has not been addressed. The applicant indicated that no analytical method is provided as the use on these crops is no longer supported. Therefore, in the absence of a more sensitive analytical method, EFSA proposes to maintain the existing MRL at the LOQ of 0.05 mg/kg.
0631000 Herbal infusions from flowers

0.05*

(ft 1)

Footnote related to data gap No 4.

[analytical methods unavailable]

0.05*
0631010 Chamomile
0631020 Hibiscus/roselle
0631030 Rose
0631040 Jasmine
0631050 Lime/linden
0631990 Others
0632000 Herbal infusions from leaves and herbs

0.05*

(ft 1)

Footnote related to data gap No 4.

[analytical methods unavailable]

0.05*
0632010 Strawberry
0632020 Rooibos
0632030 Mate/maté
0632990 Others
0633000 Herbal infusions from roots

0.05*

(ft 1)

Footnote related to data gap No 4.

[analytical methods unavailable]

0.05*
0633010 Valerian
0633020 Ginseng
0633990 Others
0639000 Herbal infusions from any other parts of the plant

0.05*

(ft 1)

Footnote related to data gap No 4.

[analytical methods unavailable]

0.05*
0820000 Fruit spices

0.05*

(ft 1)

Footnote related to data gap No 4.

[analytical methods unavailable]

0.05* The data gap identified by EFSA concerning analytical enforcement method for matrices difficult to analyse has not been addressed. The applicant indicated that no analytical method is provided as the use on these crops is no longer supported. Therefore, EFSA proposes to maintain the existing MRL at the LOQ of 0.05 mg/kg.
0820010 Allspice/pimento
0820020 Sichuan pepper
0820030 Caraway
0820040 Cardamom
0820050 Juniper berry
0820060 Peppercorn (black, green and white)
0820070 Vanilla
0820080 Tamarind
0820990 Others

MRL: maximum residue level; LOQ: limit of quantification.

*

Indicates that the MRL is set at the limit of quantification.

(a)

Commodity code number according to Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.

(b)

Existing EU MRL and corresponding footnote on confirmatory data.

ft 5

The European Food Safety Authority identified some information on storage stability as unavailable. When reviewing the MRL, the Commission will take into account the information referred to in the first sentence, if it is submitted by 12 June 2022, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.

ft 6

The European Food Safety Authority identified some information on storage stability and crop metabolism as unavailable. When re‐viewing the MRL, the Commission will take into account the information referred to in the first sentence, if it is submitted by 12 June 2022, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.

ft 7

The European Food Safety Authority identified some information on residue trials as unavailable. When re‐viewing the MRL, the Commission will take into account the information referred to in the first sentence, if it is submitted by 12 June 2022, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.

ft 8

The European Food Safety Authority identified some information on analytical methods as unavailable. When reviewing the MRL, the Commission will take into account the information referred to in the first sentence, if it is submitted by 12 June 2022, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.