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. 2016 Feb 29;14(2):4415. doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2016.4415

Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for azoxystrobin in grapes

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
PMCID: PMC13093182  PMID: 42016889

Abstract

In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the evaluating Member State (EMS), Italy received an application from the company Syngenta Italia S.p.a to modify the existing maximum residue level (MRL) for the active substance azoxystrobin in table and wine grapes. Italy drafted an evaluation report in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, which was submitted to the European Commission and forwarded to EFSA.

According to EFSA the data are sufficient to derive a MRL proposal of 3 mg/kg for table and wine grapes supporting uses in northern and southern Europe. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concludes that the proposed use of azoxystrobin on grapes will not result in a consumer exposure exceeding the toxicological reference value and therefore is unlikely to pose a consumer health risk.

Keywords: azoxystrobin, table and wine grapes, MRL application, consumer risk assessment

Suggested citation: EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) , 2016. Reasoned opinion on the modification of the existing maximum residue levels for azoxystrobin in grapes. EFSA Journal 2016;14(2):4415, 17 pp. doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2016.4415

Correspondence: pesticides.mrl@efsa.europa.eu

Approval date: 16 February 2016

Published date: 29 February 2016

Question number: EFSA‐Q‐2015‐00492

On request from: European Commission

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