Table 5.
Background information on current MRLs for fenarimol established at a level above the LOQ (CXLs/import tolerances) and verification whether these values are sufficiently substantiated
| Commodity | Existing MRL (mg/kg) | Source of existing MRL | cGAP for existing MRL | Existing MRL substantiated? (Y/N) | Fall‐back GAP | Fall‐back MRL (mg/kg) | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pome fruits | 0.1 | EU MRL (Reg. (EU) 318/2014) derived from Import Tolerance (EFSA, 2011) | USA and Indonesia on apples: foliar application, 10 × 105 g a.s./ha, PHI 30 days (EFSA, 2011) | tbd | No fall‐back GAP identified | – |
The MRL is derived from an import tolerance on apples based on USA and Indonesia uses (EFSA, 2011). UK reported a reference to these GAPs in the framework of the current review, without specifying their authorisation status. The MRL derived for apples was implemented in Regulation (EU) No 318/2014 for the whole group of pome fruits. The USA use is no longer authorised (CFR, 2019) and no information is available on the use in Indonesia. All CXLs were revoked. As no information is available whether the use still exists in Indonesia, risk managers should further discuss whether the MRL is substantiated. |
| Apricots | 0.5 | Reg (EC) 149/2008 | – | N | No fall‐back GAP identified | – |
No uses in third countries were reported. All CXLs were revoked (CAC, 2021) and no import tolerance GAP identified. Therefore, the MRL is not substantiated. |
| Cherries (sweet) | 1.5 | EU MRL (Reg. (EU) 318/2014) derived from Import Tolerance (EFSA, 2011) | USA: foliar application, 5 × 105 g a.s./ha, PHI 0 day (EFSA, 2011) | N | No fall‐back GAP identified | – | The MRL is derived from an import tolerance based on a USA use (EFSA, 2011). UK reported a reference to this GAP in the framework of the current review, without specifying its authorisation status. The USA use is no longer authorised (CFR, 2019). All CXLs were revoked. In the absence of known third country use, the MRL is not substantiated. |
| Peaches | 0.5 | CXL (CAC, 1999) | Spain: foliar application, 1 × 48 g a.s./ha, PHI 7 days (FAO and WHO, 1995) | N | No fall‐back GAP identified | – |
Although notified by UK, the import tolerance assessed previously by EFSA was not supported by sufficient data (EFSA, 2011). All CXLs were revoked (CAC, 2021). Therefore, the MRL is not substantiated. |
| Table and wine grapes | 0.3 | CXL (CAC, 1999) | UK: foliar application, 400 g a.s./ha, PHI 14 days (FAO and WHO, 1995, 1996) | N | No fall‐back GAP identified | – |
Although notified by UK, the import tolerance assessed previously by EFSA was not supported by sufficient data (EFSA, 2011). All CXLs were revoked (CAC, 2021). Therefore, the MRL is not substantiated. |
| Strawberries | 0.3 | Reg (EC) 149/2008 | – | N | No fall‐back GAP identified | – |
No uses in third countries were reported The import tolerance assessed previously by EFSA was not supported by sufficient data (EFSA, 2011). All CXLs were revoked (CAC, 2021). Therefore, the MRL is not substantiated. |
| Raspberries (red and yellow) | 0.1 | Reg (EC) 149/2008 | – | N | No fall‐back GAP identified | – |
No uses in third countries were reported. All CXLs were revoked (CAC, 2021) and no import tolerance GAP identified. Therefore, the MRL is not substantiated. |
| Currants (black, red and white) Gooseberries (green, red and yellow) | 1 | Reg (EC) 149/2008 | – | N | No fall‐back GAP identified | – |
No uses in third countries were reported. All CXLs were revoked (CAC, 2021) and no import tolerance GAP identified. Therefore, the MRL is not substantiated. |
| Bananas | 0.2 | EU MRL (Reg. (EC) 1097/2009) derived from CXL (EFSA, 2008) | 6 × 200 g a.s./ha, PHI 7 days (EFSA, 2011) | N | No fall‐back GAP identified | – |
Although notified by UK, the import tolerance application to support a use of unknown origin was not supported by sufficient data (EFSA, 2011). All CXLs were revoked (CAC, 2021). Therefore, the MRL is not substantiated. |
| Cucumbers | 0.2 | Reg (EU) 149/2008 | Mexico: foliar application, 2 × 108 g a.s./ha, PHI 1 day (EFSA, 2011) | tbd | No fall‐back GAP identified | – | An import tolerance application to support a use in Mexico was supported by data (EFSA, 2011). UK reported a reference to this GAP in the framework of the current review, without specifying its status. However, as no information is available whether the use still exists in Mexico, risk managers should further discuss whether the MRL is substantiated. |
| Gherkins, Courgettes, Other cucurbit with edible peel | 0.2 | Reg (EC) 149/2008 | – | N | No fall‐back GAP identified | – |
No uses in third countries were reported. All CXLs were revoked (CAC, 2021) and no import tolerance GAP identified. Therefore, the MRL is not substantiated. |
| Melons | 0.2 | EU MRL (Reg. (EU) 318/2014) derived from Import Tolerance (EFSA, 2011) | Mexico: foliar application, 2 × 108 g a.s./ha, PHI 1 day (EFSA, 2011) | tbd | No fall‐back GAP identified | – |
An import tolerance application to support a use in Mexico was supported by data (EFSA, 2011). UK reported a reference to this GAP in the framework of the current review, without specifying its status All CXLs were revoked. As no information is available whether the use still exists in Mexico, risk managers should further discuss whether the MRL is substantiated. |
| Pumpkins | 0.2 | EU MRL (Reg. (EU) 318/2014) derived from Import Tolerance (EFSA, 2011) | Mexico: foliar application, 2 × 108 g a.s./ha, PHI 1 day (EFSA, 2011) | tbd | No fall‐back GAP identified | – |
The MRL is derived from an import tolerance based on a Mexico use (EFSA, 2011). UK reported a reference to this GAP in the framework of the current review, without specifying its status. All CXLs were revoked. As no information is available whether the use still exists in Mexico, risk managers should further discuss whether the MRL is substantiated. |
| Watermelons and other cucurbits with inedible peel | 0.05 | Reg (EC) 149/2008 | – | N | No fall‐back GAP identified | – |
An import tolerance application to support a use in Mexico was not supported by sufficient data (EFSA, 2011). All CXLs were revoked (CAC, 2021). Therefore, the MRL is not substantiated. |
| Hops | 5 | CXL (CAC, 1999) | DE: foliar application, 4 × 60 g a.s./ha, PHI 10 days (FAO and WHO, 1995, 1996) | N | No fall‐back GAP identified | – |
All CXLs were revoked (CAC, 2021) and no import tolerance GAP identified. Therefore, the MRL is not substantiated. |
MRL: maximum residue limit; CXL: Codex maximum residue limit; IT: import tolerance; CAC: Codex Alimentarius Commission; CCPR: Codex committee on pesticide Residues: GAP: good agricultural practice; cGAP: critical good agricultural practice; a.s.: active substance; PHI: preharvest interval; tbd: to be discussed.