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. 2019 Jan 31;17(1):e05570. doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2019.5570
Critical outdoor GAPs for northern Europe
Crop Region Outdoor/indoor Member state or country Pest controlled Formulation Application PHI or waiting period (days) Comments (max. 250 characters)
Common name Scientific name Type Content Method Growth stage Number Interval (days) Rate
Conc. Unit From BBCH Until BBCH Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Unit
Apples Malus domestica NEU Outdoor NL Insects WG 700.0 g/kg Foliar treatment – spraying 70 79 1 0.07 0.11 kg a.i./ha 14 Covers also CZ GAP. More critical GAPs authorised in BE (2 × 0.125 g/ha) and DE (2 × 0.175 g/ha) are not sufficiently supported by data
Pears Pyrus communis NEU Outdoor NL Insects WG 700.0 g/kg Foliar treatment – spraying 71 79 1 0.08 kg a.i./ha 14 Post‐flowering uses
Quinces Cydonia oblonga NEU Outdoor AT Foliar treatment – spraying 70 79 1 0.07 0.11 kg a.i./ha 14 BBCH 54 or 70‐79 or 91‐92
Apricots Armeniaca vulgaris, syn: Prunus armeniaca NEU Outdoor DE Foliar treatment – spraying 71 1 0.11 kg a.i./ha 21 Application rate for standard tree of 3 m height
Peaches Persica vulgaris, syn: Prunus persica NEU Outdoor DE Foliar treatment – spraying 71 1 0.11 kg a.i./ha 21 Application rate for standard tree of 3 m height
Table grapes Vitis vinifera NEU Outdoor AT Foliar treatment – spraying 73 81 1 0.11 kg a.i./ha 35 Growth stage 13–59 or 73–81
Wine grapes Vitis vinifera NEU Outdoor AT Foliar treatment – spraying 73 81 1 0.11 kg a.i./ha 35 Application rate for standard tree of 3 m height
Potatoes Solanum tuberosum subsp. tuberosum NEU Outdoor DE Seed treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 0 1 0.01 kg a.i./100 kg n.a.

Sowing rate: max. 28 dt/ha (dt = 0.1 t), dose rate corresponding: 0.34 kg/ha

A no residue situation can be anticipated for foliar application, CZ (1 × 0.06 kg/ha; PHI: 14) and HU GAPs (2 × 0.06 kg/ha; PHI: 28)

Garlic Allium sativum NEU Outdoor DE Seed treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 0 1 4.50 kg a.i./100 kg n.a.

Sowing rate: 4 u/ha

1 u = 250,000 seeds

Dose rate: 0.045 kg a.i. = 0.075 kg Pdt/u (Pdt: formulated product) corresponding to 0.18 kg/ha

Onions Allium cepa Common Onion group NEU Outdoor DE Seed treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 0 1 4.50 kg a.i./100 kg n.a.

Sowing rate: 9 u/ha

1 u = 250,000 seeds

Dose rate: 0.020 kg a.i. = 0.029 kg Pdt/u corresponding to 0.18 kg/ha

Shallots Allium cepa Aggregatum group, syn: Allium ascalonicum NEU Outdoor DE Seed treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 0 1 4.50 kg a.i./100 kg n.a.

Sowing rate: 9 u/ha

1 u = 250,000 seeds

Dose rate: 0.020 kg a.i. = 0.029 kg Pdt/u corresponding to 0.18 kg/ha

Spring onions Allium cepa Common Onion group; Allium fistulosum NEU Outdoor DE Seed treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 0 1 4.50 kg a.i./100 kg n.a.

Sowing rate: 9 u/ha

1 u = 250000 seeds

Dose rate: 0.020 kg a.i. = 0.029 kg Pdt/u corresponding to 0.18 kg/ha

Broccoli Brassica oleracea var. italica NEU Outdoor NL Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 11 12 1 0.18 kg a.i./ha n.a.

Tray treatment before re‐planting

Max. 50,000 plts (plants)/ha corresponding to 3.6 mg a.s./plant

Nursery up to BBCH 12 can be in glasshouse, culture in field

Cauliflowers Brassica oleracea var. botrytis NEU Outdoor NL Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 11 12 1 0.18 kg a.i./ha n.a.

Tray treatment before re‐planting

Max. 50,000 plts (plants)/ha (plts: plants) corresponding to 3.6 mg a.s./plant

Nursery up to BBCH 12 can be in glasshouse, culture in field

Brussels sprouts Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera NEU Outdoor PL Foliar treatment – spraying n.a. n.a. 1 0.10 kg a.i./ha 14
Head cabbages Brassica oleracea var. capitata NEU Outdoor NL Insects WG 700.0 g/kg Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 11 12 1 0.18 kg a.i./ha n.a.

Tray treatment before re‐planting

Max. 50,000 plts (plants)/ha corresponding to 3.6 mg a.s./plant

Nursery up to BBCH 12 can be in glasshouse, culture in field

Chinese cabbages Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis NEU Outdoor NL Insects WG 700.0 g/kg Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 11 12 1 0.18 kg a.i./ha n.a.

Tray treatment before re‐planting

Max. 50,000 plts (plants)/ha corresponding to 3.6 mg a.s./plant

Nursery up to BBCH 12 can be in glasshouse, culture in field

Kales Brassica oleracea var. sabellica; Brassica oleracea var. viridis NEU Outdoor NL Insects WG 700.0 g/kg Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 11 12 1 0.18 kg a.i./ha n.a.

Tray treatment before re‐planting

Max. 50,000 plts (plants)/ha corresponding to 3.6 mg a.s./plant

Nursery up to BBCH 12 can be in glasshouse, culture in field

Kohlrabies Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes NEU Outdoor DE Seed treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 0 1 0.16 kg a.i./unit n.a.

Sowing rate: 0.9 seed units/ha

Dose rate: 0.164 kg a.i./seed unit corresponding to 0.15 kg/ha

Leaves nor suitable for human or animal consumption

Lettuces Lactuca sativa NEU Outdoor NL, CZ, BE, DE Insects WG 700.0 g/kg Seed treatment – general 0 0 1 0.12 kg a.i./ha n.a.
Escaroles Cichorium endivia var. latifolia NEU Outdoor NL Insects WG 700.0 g/kg Seed treatment – general 0 0 1 0.12 kg a.i./ha n.a.
Cresses Lepidium sativum subsp. sativum NEU Outdoor NL Insects WG 700.0 g/kg Seed treatment – general 0 0 1 0.12 kg a.i./ha n.a.
Land cresses Barbarea verna NEU Outdoor NL Insects WG 700.0 g/kg Seed treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 0 1 0.12 kg a.i./ha n.a.
Red mustards Brassica juncea var. rugosa NEU Outdoor NL Insects WG 700.0 g/kg Seed treatment – general 0 0 1 0.12 kg a.i./ha n.a.
Baby leaf crops Not specified NEU Outdoor NL Insects WG 700.0 g/kg Seed treatment – general 0 0 1 0.12 kg a.i./ha n.a.
Witloofs Cichorium intybus Foliosum group NEU Outdoor NL insects WG 700.0 g/kg Seed treatment – spraying (see also comment field) 0 0 1 0.18 kg a.i./ha n.a. Treatment on the seed in the furrow
Leeks Allium ampeloprasum ampeloprasum Leek group, syn: Allium porrum NEU Outdoor DE Seed treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 0 1 0.05 kg a.i./unit n.a.

Sowing rate: 2 u/ha

1u = 250,000 seeds

Dose rate: 0.045 kg a.i. = 0.0643 kg Ptd/u = 0.09 kg a.i./ha

Barley Hordeum vulgare NEU Outdoor FR, BE Seed treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 0 1 0.07 kg a.i./100 kg n.a.

Sowing rate: 1.8 dt/ha

Dose rate: 0.13 kg a.i./ha

Winter cereals only

Oat Avena sativa NEU Outdoor FR Seed treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 0 1 0.07 kg a.i./100 kg n.a.

Sowing rate: 1.6 dt/ha

Dose rate: 0.070 kg a.i./dt = 0.200 L Pdt (product)/dt = 0.11 kg/ha Winter cereals only

Rye Secale cereale NEU Outdoor FR Seed treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 0 1 0.07 kg a.i./100 kg n.a.

Sowing rate: 1.8 dt/ha

Dose rate: 0.070 kg a.i./dt = 0.200 L Pdt/dt = 0.13 kg/ha

Winter cereals only

Wheat Triticum aestivum NEU Outdoor FR Seed treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 0 1 0.07 kg a.i./100 kg n.a.

Sowing rate: 2.4 dt/ha

Dose rate: 0.070 kg a.i./dt = 0.17 kg/ha

Winter cereals only

Hops Humulus lupulus NEU Outdoor DE, CZ, BE Foliar treatment – spraying 35 85 1 0.12 kg a.i./ha 35
Sugar beets Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris var. altissima NEU Outdoor DE, FR, CZ, BE Seed treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 0 1 0.09 kg a.i./unit n.a.

Sowing rate: 1.3 u/ha

1 u = 100,000 seeds

Dose rate: 0.090 kg a.i. = 0.150 kg Pdt (product)/u = 0.118 kg a.i./ha

Fodder beets Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris var. crassa NEU Outdoor DE, FR, CZ, BE Seed treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 0 1 0.09 kg a.i./unit n.a.

Sowing rate: 1.3 u/ha

1 u = 100,000 seeds

Dose rate: 0.090 kg a.i. = 0.118 kg a.i./ha

Critical outdoor GAPs for southern Europe
Crop Region Outdoor/indoor Member state or country Pest controlled Formulation Application PHI or waiting period (days) Comments (max. 250 characters)
Common name Scientific name Type Content Method Growth stage Number Interval (days) Rate
Conc. Unit From BBCH Until BBCH Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Unit
Grapefruits Citrus paradisi SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 69     1     0.18 0.30 kg a.i./ha 14 A more critical GAP authorised in PT (2 × 0.3 kg/ha) is not sufficiently supported by data (only 3 trials available)
Oranges Citrus sinensis SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 69     1     0.18 0.30 kg a.i./ha 14 A more critical GAP authorised in PT (2 × 0.3 kg/ha) is not sufficiently supported by data (only 3 trials available)
Lemons Citrus limon SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 69     1       0.30 kg a.i./ha 14  
Limes Citrus aurantiifolia SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 69     1       0.30 kg a.i./ha 14  
Mandarins Citrus reticulata, syn: Citrus deliciosa SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 69     1       0.30 kg a.i./ha 14  
Almonds Amygdalus communis, syn: Prunus dulcis SEU Outdoor IT Aphids SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 69     1     0.07 0.10 kg a.i./ha 14  
Apples Malus domestica SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, Psylla, leaf miners SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71 79   1     0.07 0.15 kg a.i./ha 14 More critical/different GAPs authorised in ES (2 × 0.175 kg/ha) and in PT (2 × 0.1 kg/ha) are not sufficiently supported by data
Pears Pyrus communis SEU Outdoor EL Cacopsylla pyri SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71 79   1       0.15 kg a.i./ha 7 Covers also IT GAP. More critical/different GAPs authorised in ES (2 × 0.175 kg/ha) and in PT (2 × 0.1 kg/ha) are not sufficiently supported by data
Apricots Armeniaca vulgaris, syn: Prunus armeniaca SEU Outdoor EL, PT Aphids SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71 79   2     0.08 0.15 kg a.i./ha 14  
Cherries Cerasus avium, syn: Prunus avium SEU Outdoor PT Aphids SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71   1 2     0.07 0.10 kg a.i./ha 14  
Peaches Persica vulgaris, syn: Prunus persica SEU Outdoor ES, PT Aphids SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71 79   2     0.10 0.15 kg a.i./ha 14  
Plums Prunus domestica SEU Outdoor ES Aphids SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71 79   2       0.10 kg a.i./ha 21 A different GAP authorised in IT (1 × 0.15 kg/ha; PHI: 14 days) is not sufficiently supported by data
Table grapes Vitis vinifera SEU Outdoor ES, PT, IT Aphids SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71 81   1       0.10 kg a.i./ha 14  
Wine grapes Vitis vinifera SEU Outdoor ES, PT, IT Aphids SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71 81   1       0.10 kg a.i./ha 14  
Table olives Olea europaea SEU Outdoor ES Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 79 85 1 5       0.02 kg a.i./ha 7 Covers also IT GAP
Avocados Persea americana SEU Outdoor PT Avocado lace bug SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71   1 2       0.20 kg a.i./ha 30  
Mangoes Mangifera indica SEU Outdoor PT APHIDS SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71   1 2       0.20 kg a.i./ha 30  
Potatoes Solanum tuberosum subsp. tuberosum SEU Outdoor PT Aphids and Colorado potato beetle SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 45 97 1 2     0.10 0.13 kg a.i./ha 14 Covers also EL and IT GAPs. A different GAP (in‐furrow application at 2 × 0.175) authorised in ES is not supported by data
Tomatoes Lycopersicon esculentum SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1       0.15 kg a.i./ha 3 Covers drip application and EL GAP (2 × 0.1; PHI: 7 days)
Sweet peppers Capsicum annuum SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1       0.15 kg a.i./ha 3  
Aubergines Solanum melongena SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1       0.15 kg a.i./ha 3 Covers drip application and EL GAP (2 × 0.1; PHI: 7 days)
Okra Abelmoschus esculentus SEU Outdoor PT Aphids SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71     1       0.10 kg a.i./ha 3  
Cucumbers Cucumis sativus SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71     1       0.15 kg a.i./ha 7  
Gherkins Cucumis sativus SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71     1       0.15 kg a.i./ha 7  
Courgettes Cucurbita pepo Zucchini group SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71     1       0.15 kg a.i./ha 7  
Melons Cucumis melo SEU Outdoor IT Aphids SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71     1       0.15 kg a.i./ha 7 A different GAP authorised in PT (2 × 0.10 kg/ha; PHI: 3 days) is not sufficiently supported by data
Pumpkins Cucurbita maxima SEU Outdoor PT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71   1 2       0.10 kg a.i./ha 3  
Watermelons Citrullus vulgaris, syn: Citrullus lanatus SEU Outdoor IT Aphids SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71     1       0.15 kg a.i./ha 7 A different GAP authorised in PT (2 × 0.10 kg/ha; PHI: 3 days) is not sufficiently supported by data
Broccoli Brassica oleracea var. italica SEU Outdoor ES, PT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 13 48   2     0.03 0.12 kg a.i./ha 14
Cauliflowers Brassica oleracea var. botrytis SEU Outdoor ES, PT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 13 48 1 2     0.03 0.12 kg a.i./ha 14
Brussels sprouts Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera SEU Outdoor ES Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 13 48   2     0.03 0.12 kg a.i./ha 15
Head cabbages Brassica oleracea var. capitata SEU Outdoor IT, PT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 13     1       0.10 kg a.i./ha 14
Chinese cabbages Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 69     1       0.10 kg a.i./ha 14
Kales Brassica oleracea var. sabellica; Brassica oleracea var. viridis SEU Outdoor IT, PT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 69     1       0.10 kg a.i./ha 14
Lamb's lettuces Valerianella locusta SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1     0.04 0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Lettuces Lactuca sativa SEU Outdoor ES Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 13 48   2     0.11 0.13 kg a.i./ha 7
Escaroles Cichorium endivia var. latifolia SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1     0.04 0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Cresses Lepidium sativum subsp. sativum SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1     0.04 0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Land cresses Barbarea verna SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1     0.04 0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Roman rocket Eruca sativa SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1     0.04 0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Red mustards Brassica juncea var. rugosa SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1     0.04 0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Baby leaf crops Not specified SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1     0.04 0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Chervil Anthriscus cerefolium SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1     0.04 0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Chives Allium schoenoprasum SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1     0.04 0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Celery leaves Apium graveolens var. secalinum SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1     0.04 0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Parsley Petroselinum crispum SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1     0.04 0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Sage Salvia officinalis SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1     0.04 0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1     0.04 0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Thyme Thymus vulgaris SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1     0.04 0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Basil Ocimum basilicum SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1     0.04 0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Laurel Laurus nobilis SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1     0.04 0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Tarragon Artemisia dracunculus SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 20     1     0.04 0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Beans (with pods) Phaseolus vulgaris SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71     1       0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Beans (without pods) Phaseolus vulgaris SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71     1       0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Cardoons Cynara cardunculus Cardoon group SEU Outdoor IT Aphids OD 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 41 47   1     0.08 0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Globe artichokes Cynara cardunculus Globe artichoke group SEU Outdoor EL         Foliar treatment – spraying 13 48   2       0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Peas (dry) Pisum sativum SEU Outdoor IT         Foliar treatment – spraying 71 77 1 2     0.08 0.09 kg a.i./ha 28
Cotton seeds Gossypium barbadense; Gossypium herbaceum SEU Outdoor EL Aphids SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71 83   2 14     0.10 kg a.i./ha 28
Olives for oil production Olea europaea var. europaea SEU Outdoor IT Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 69     1       0.13 kg a.i./ha 7 Trials reported expected to cover also the EL GAP (2 × 0.08; PHI: 7 days)
Barley Hordeum vulgare SEU Outdoor FR         Seed treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 0   1       0.07 kg a.i./100 kg n.a.

Sowing rate: 1.6 dt/ha

Dose rate: 0.070 kg a.i./dt = 0.200 L Pdt (product)/dt = 0.11 kg a.i./ha

Oat Avena sativa SEU Outdoor FR         Seed treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 0   1       0.07 kg a.i./100 kg n.a.

Sowing rate: 1.6 dt/ha

Dose rate: 0.070 kg a.i./dt = 0.200 L Pdt/dt = 0.11 kg a.i./ha

Wheat Triticum aestivum SEU Outdoor FR         Seed treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 0   1       0.07 kg a.i./100 kg n.a.

Sowing rate: 1.6 dt/ha

Dose rate: 0.070 kg a.i./dt = 0.200 L Pdt/dt = 0.11 kg a.i./ha

Sugar beets Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris var. altissima SEU Outdoor ES, EL         Seed treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 0   1       0.09 kg a.i./unit n.a.

Sowing rate: 1.5– 1.8 u/ha

1 u = 100,000 seeds

Dose rate: 0.091 kg a.i./u = 0.130 kg Pdt/u

Critical indoor GAPs for northern and southern Europe (including post‐harvest treatments)
Crop Region Outdoor/Indoor Member state or country Pest controlled Formulation Application PHI or waiting period (days) Comments (max. 250 characters)
Common name Scientific name Type Content Method Growth stage Number Interval (days) Rate
Conc. Unit From BBCH Until BBCH Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Unit
Tomatoes Lycopersicon esculentum NEU/SEU Indoor ES, EL Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 15 83 1 2 14   0.10 0.15 kg a.i./ha 3 Covers the IT and PT GAPs. A more critical GAP authorised in AT and FI (2 × 0.25 kg/ha; PHI: 1 day) is not supported by data
Sweet peppers Capsicum annuum NEU/SEU Indoor FI         Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 10 89 1 2       0.31 kg a.i./ha 3 Apply in irrigation water
Aubergines Solanum melongena NEU/SEU Indoor ES, EL Aphids, white fly SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 15 83 1 2 14   0.10 0.15 kg a.i./ha 3 Covers treatment by drip irrigation (3 × 0.14; PHI: 1 day)
Okra Abelmoschus esculentus NEU/SEU Indoor PT Aphids SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71     1       0.10 kg a.i./ha 3  
Cucumbers Cucumis sativus NEU/SEU Indoor NL Aphids WG 700.0 g/kg Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 11 81   2       0.01 kg a.i./unit 1 Unit: 1,000 plants corresponding to 10 mg/plant. Apply in irrigation water
Gherkins Cucumis sativus NEU/SEU Indoor AT         Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 10 89   2       0.15 kg a.i./ha 1 Apply in irrigation water max. 15,000 plts/ha
Courgettes Cucurbita pepo Zucchini group NEU/SEU Indoor AT         Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 10 89   2       0.15 kg a.i./ha 1 Apply in irrigation watermax. 15,000 plts (plants)/ha
Melons Cucumis melo NEU/SEU Indoor PT Aphids SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71     2       0.10 kg a.i./ha 3 A more critical GAP authorised in EL (2 × 0.15 kg/ha) is not sufficiently supported by data
Watermelons Citrullus vulgaris, syn: Citrullus lanatus NEU/SEU Indoor PT Aphids SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71     2       0.10 kg a.i./ha 3 A more critical GAP authorised in EL (2 × 0.15 kg/ha) is not sufficiently supported by data
Pumpkins Cucurbita maxima NEU/SEU Indoor PT Aphids SL 200.0 g/L Foliar treatment – spraying 71     2       0.10 kg a.i./ha 3
Lamb's lettuces Valerianella locusta NEU/SEU Indoor IT Sucking insects WG 700.0 g/kg Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 18   1       0.12 kg a.i./ha n.a. Watering, before planting
Lettuces Lactuca sativa NEU/SEU Indoor IT, CZ, DE Sucking insects WG 700.0 g/kg Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 18   1       0.12 kg a.i./ha n.a. Watering, before planting
Escaroles Cichorium endivia var. latifolia NEU/SEU Indoor DE, IT Sucking insects SC 200.0 g/L Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 18   1       0.12 kg a.i./ha n.a. Watering, before planting
Cresses Lepidium sativum subsp. sativum NEU/SEU Indoor DE, IT Sucking insects SC 200.0 g/L Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 18   1       0.12 kg a.i./ha n.a. Watering, before planting
Land cresses Barbarea verna NEU/SEU Indoor DE, IT Sucking insects SC 200.0 g/L Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 18   1       0.12 kg a.i./ha n.a. Watering, before planting
Red mustards Brassica juncea var. rugosa NEU/SEU Indoor DE, IT Sucking insects SC 200.0 g/L Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 18   1       0.12 kg a.i./ha n.a. Watering, before planting
Baby leaf crops Not specified NEU/SEU Indoor DE, IT Sucking insects SC 200.0 g/L Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 0 18   1       0.12 kg a.i./ha n.a. Watering, before planting
Beans (with pods) Phaseolus vulgaris NEU/SEU Indoor IT         Foliar treatment – spraying       1       0.10 kg a.i./ha 3  
Critical GAPs for import tolerances (non‐European indoor, outdoor or post‐harvest treatments)
Crop Region Outdoor/indoor Member state or country Pest controlled Formulation Application PHI or waiting period (days) Comments (max 250 characters)
Common name Scientific name Type Content Method Growth stage Number Interval (days) Rate
Conc. Unit From BBCH Until BBCH Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Unit
Grapefruits Citrus paradisi Non‐EU Outdoor USA Foliar treatment – spraying 1 2 0.14 0.28 kg a.i./ha 0 Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.56 kg a.i./ha
Oranges Citrus sinensis Non‐EU Outdoor USA Foliar treatment – spraying 1 2 0.14 0.28 kg a.i./ha 0 Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.56 kg a.i./ha
Lemons Citrus limon Non‐EU Outdoor USA Foliar treatment – spraying 1 2 0.14 0.28 kg a.i./ha 0 Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.56 kg a.i./ha
Limes Citrus aurantiifolia Non‐EU Outdoor USA Foliar treatment – spraying 1 2 0.14 0.28 kg a.i./ha 0 Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.56 kg a.i./ha
Mandarins Citrus reticulata, syn: Citrus deliciosa Non‐EU Outdoor USA Foliar treatment – spraying 1 2 0.14 0.28 kg a.i./ha 0 Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.56 kg a.i./ha
Pecans Carya illinoinensis Non‐EU Outdoor USA Foliar treatment – spraying   4 0.05 0.10 kg a.i./ha 7

Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.40 kg a.i./ha

GAP USA: 3 × 0.112 kg a.i./ha

Table grapes Vitis vinifera Non‐EU Outdoor USA Foliar treatment – spraying 1 2   0.06 kg a.i./ha 0 It covers also application, e.g. via chemigation into root zone: subsurface side‐dress or hill drench with maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.56 kg a.i./ha
Wine grapes Vitis vinifera Non‐EU Outdoor USA Foliar treatment – spraying 1 2   0.06 kg a.i./ha 0 It covers also application, e.g. via chemigation into root zone: subsurface side‐dress or hill drench with maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.56 kg a.i./ha
Blueberries Vaccinium angustifolium; Vaccinium corymbosum; Vaccinium formosum; Vaccinium virgatum Non‐EU Outdoor USA Foliar treatment – spraying 1 5 0.04 0.11 kg a.i./ha 3 Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.56 kg a.i./ha
Cranberries Vaccinium macrocarpon Non‐EU Outdoor USA Foliar treatment – spraying 1 5 0.04 0.11 kg a.i./ha 3 Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.56 kg a.i./ha
Currants Ribes nigrum; Ribes rubrum Non‐EU Outdoor USA Foliar treatment – spraying 1 5 0.04 0.11 kg a.i./ha 3 Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.56 kg a.i./ha
Gooseberries Ribes uva‐crispa Non‐EU Outdoor USA Foliar treatment – spraying 1 5 0.04 0.11 kg a.i./ha 3 Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.56 kg a.i./ha
Rose hips Rosa canina; Rosa majalis; Rosa rugosa Non‐EU Outdoor USA Foliar treatment – spraying 1 5 0.04 0.11 kg a.i./ha 3 Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.56 kg a.i./ha
Mulberries Morus alba; Morus nigra Non‐EU Outdoor USA Foliar treatment – spraying 1 5 0.04 0.11 kg a.i./ha 3 Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.56 kg a.i./ha
Azaroles Crataegus azarolus Non‐EU Outdoor USA Foliar treatment – spraying 1 5 0.04 0.11 kg a.i./ha 3 Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.56 kg a.i./ha
Elderberries Sambucus nigra Non‐EU Outdoor USA Foliar treatment – spraying 1 5 0.04 0.11 kg a.i./ha 3 Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.56 kg a.i./ha
Bananas Musa acuminata; Musa balbisiana; Musa acuminata x Musa balbisiana Non‐EU Outdoor Cameroon Local treatment – drenching       0.50 kg a.i./ha n.a. Application done at the base of the plant by drenching. The dose rate corresponds to 0.25 g per plant with 2000 plants/ha.
Pomegranate (Granate apples) Punica granatum Non‐EU Outdoor USA Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 1 2 0.28 0.56 kg a.i./ha 0 Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.56 kg a.i./ha application via chemigation into the root zone
Beans (with pods) Phaseolus vulgaris Non‐EU Outdoor USA Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 1 2 0.28 0.42 kg a.i./ha 21 USA: foliar spray 1–3 × 0.049 kg a.i./ha
Beans (without pods) Phaseolus vulgaris Non‐EU Outdoor USA Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 1 2 0.28 0.42 kg a.i./ha 21 USA: foliar spray 1–3 × 0.049 kg a.i./ha
Peas (with pods) Pisum sativum Non‐EU Outdoor USA Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 1 2 0.28 0.42 kg a.i./ha 21 Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.42 kg a.i./ha; Application e.g. via chemigation into root zone; narrow band or in‐furrow spray or post‐seeding drench
Peas (without pods) Pisum sativum Non‐EU Outdoor USA Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 1 2 0.28 0.42 kg a.i./ha 21 Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.42 kg a.i./ha; Application e.g. via chemigation into root zone; narrow band or in‐furrow spray or post‐seeding drench
Beans (dry) Phaseolus vulgaris Non‐EU Outdoor USA Foliar treatment – general (see also comment field) 1 2 0.28 0.52 kg a.i./ha 7 Seed treatment + soil application + foliar spray applications
Peanuts Arachis hypogaea Non‐EU Outdoor USA Soil treatment – general (see also comment field)   1 0.28 0.42 kg a.i./ha 14 Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.42 kg a.i./haApplication via in‐furrow spray during planting or chemigation into root zone
Coffee beans Coffea arabica; Coffea canephora, syn: Coffea robusta; Coffea liberica Non‐EU Outdoor USA Soil treatment – general (see also comment field) 1 2 0.28 0.56 kg a.i./ha 7 USA: foliar spray 1–5 × 0.112 kg a.i./ha
Hops Humulus lupulus Non‐EU Outdoor USA Foliar treatment – spraying 1 3 0.11 kg a.i./ha 28 Maximum rate allowed per crop season: 0.34 kg a.i./ha

MRL: maximum residue level; GAP: Good Agricultural Practice; BBCH: growth stages of mono‐ and dicotyledonous plants; PHI: preharvest interval; NEU: northern European Union; SEU: southern European Union; a.i.: active ingredient; WG: water‐dispersible granule; SL: soluble concentrate; a.s.: active substance; SC: suspension concentrate.