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. 2019 Jan 31;17(1):e05570. doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2019.5570
Code number Commodity MRL (mg/kg) Comment
Enforcement residue definition: imidacloprid
110000 Citrus fruits 0.9 Tentative MRL derived from the current import tolerance. Covers also the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
120010 Almonds 0.02* MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
120080 Pecans 0.02* MRL derived from the current import tolerance. No critical outdoor uses were notified for northern and southern Europe
130010 Apples 0.09 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
130020 Pears 0.15 Tentative MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
130030 Quinces 0.06 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for northern Europe
140010 Apricots 0.2 Tentative MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
140020 Cherries (sweet) 0.3 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
140030 Peaches 0.2 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
140040 Plums 0.07 Tentative MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
151010 Table grapes 0.7 Tentative MRL derived from the current import tolerance. Covers also the critical outdoor uses for northern and southern Europe
151020 Wine grapes 0.7 Tentative MRL derived from the current import tolerance. Covers also the critical outdoor uses for northern and southern Europe
154010 Blueberries 5 Tentative MRL derived from the current import tolerance. No critical outdoor uses were notified for northern and southern Europe
154020 Cranberries 5 Tentative MRL derived from the current import tolerance. No critical outdoor uses were notified for northern and southern Europe
154030 Currants (black, red and white) 5 MRL based on the existing EU MRL (current import tolerance is not supported by residue trials). No critical outdoor uses were notified for northern and southern Europe
154040 Gooseberries (green, red and yellow) 5 MRL based on the existing EU MRL (current import tolerance is not supported by residue trials). No critical outdoor uses were notified for northern and southern Europe
154050 Rose hips 5 MRL based on the existing EU MRL (current import tolerance is not supported by residue trials). No critical outdoor uses were notified for northern and southern Europe
154060 Mulberries (black and white) 5 MRL based on the existing EU MRL (current import tolerance is not supported by residue trials). No critical outdoor uses were notified for northern and southern Europe
154070 Azaroles/Mediterranean medlars 0.05 MRL based on the existing EU MRL (current import tolerance is not supported by residue trials). No critical outdoor uses were notified for northern and southern Europe
154080 Elderberries 5 MRL based on the existing EU MRL (current import tolerance is not supported by residue trials). No critical outdoor uses were notified for northern and southern Europe
161030 Table olives 1 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
163010 Avocados 1 MRL based on the existing EU MRL (the critical outdoor use for southern Europe is not supported by residue trials)
163020 Bananas 0.01* MRL derived from the current import tolerance. No critical outdoor uses were notified for northern and southern Europe
163030 Mangoes 0.2 MRL based on the existing EU MRL (the critical outdoor use for southern Europe is not supported by residue trials)
163050 Granate apples/pomegranates 1 MRL based on the existing EU MRL (current import tolerance is not supported by residue trials). No critical outdoor uses were notified for northern and southern Europe
211000 Potatoes 0.05 Tentative MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for northern Europe
220010 Garlic 0.04 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for northern Europe.
220020 Onions 0.04 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for northern Europe
220030 Shallots 0.04 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for northern Europe
220040 Spring onions/green onions and Welsh onions 0.04 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for northern Europe
231010 Tomatoes 0.3 MRL derived from the critical indoor use for northern and southern Europe. Covers also the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
231020 Sweet peppers/bell peppers 0.9 MRL derived from the critical indoor use for northern and southern Europe. An exceedance of the ARfD has been identified for the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
231030 Aubergines/eggplants 0.3 MRL derived from the critical indoor use for northern and southern Europe. Covers also the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
231040 Okra/lady's fingers 4 Tentative MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
232010 Cucumbers 0.5 MRL derived from the critical indoor use for northern and southern Europe. Covers also the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
232020 Gherkins 0.4 MRL derived from the critical indoor use for northern and southern Europe. Covers also the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
232030 Courgettes 0.4 MRL derived from the critical indoor use for northern and southern Europe. Covers also the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
233010 Melons 0.15 Tentative MRL derived from the critical indoor use for northern and southern Europe. Covers also the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
233020 Pumpkins 0.15 Tentative MRL derived from the critical indoor use for northern and southern Europe use. Covers also the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
233030 Watermelons 0.15 Tentative MRL derived from the critical indoor use for northern and southern Europe. Covers also the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
241010 Broccoli 0.09 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
241020 Cauliflowers 0.09 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
242010 Brussels sprouts 0.15 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for northern Europe
242020 Head cabbages 0.08 Tentative MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
243010 Chinese cabbages/pe‐tsai 0.5 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
243020 Kales 0.01* MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for northern Europe. An exceedance of the ARfD has been identified for the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
244000 Kohlrabies 0.3 MRL based on the existing EU MRL (the critical outdoor use for northern Europe is not supported by residue trials)
251010 Lamb's lettuces/corn salads 2 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
251020 Lettuces 0.6 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
251030 Escaroles/broad‐leaved endives 0.05 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for northern Europe. An exceedance of the ARfD has been identified for the critical outdoor use for southern Europe.
251040 Cresses and other sprouts and shoots 2 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
251050 Land cresses 2 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
251060 Roman rocket/rucola 2 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
251070 Red mustards 2 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
251080 Baby leaf crops (including Brassica species) 2 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
255000 Witloofs/Belgian endives 0.01* MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for northern Europe
256000 Fresh herbs 2 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
260010 Beans (with pods) 5 Tentative MRL derived from the current import tolerance. Covers also the critical outdoor use for southern Europe and the critical indoor use for northern and southern Europe
260020 Beans (without pods) 2 Tentative MRL derived from the current import tolerance. Covers also the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
260030 Peas (with pods) 5 Tentative MRL derived from the current import tolerance. Covers also the critical outdoor use for southern Europe and the critical indoor use for northern and southern Europe
260040 Peas (without pods) 2 Tentative MRL derived from the current import tolerance. Covers also the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
270020 Cardoons 0.5 MRL based on the existing EU MRL (the critical outdoor use for southern Europe is not supported by residue trials)
270050 Globe artichokes 0.4 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
270060 Leeks 0.01* MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for northern Europe
300010 Beans (dry) 2 Tentative MRL derived from the current import tolerance. No critical outdoor uses were notified for northern and southern Europe
300030 Peas (dry) 0.01* Tentative MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
401020 Peanuts/groundnuts 0.5 Tentative MRL derived from the current import tolerance. No critical outdoor uses were notified for northern and southern Europe
401090 Cotton seeds 1 MRL based on the existing EU MRL (the critical outdoor use for southern Europe is not supported by residue trials)
402010 Olives for oil production 0.7 MRL derived from the critical outdoor use for southern Europe
500010 Barley grains 0.01* MRL derived from the critical outdoor uses for northern and southern Europe
500050 Oat grains 0.01* MRL derived from the critical outdoor uses for northern and southern Europe
500070 Rye grains 0.01* MRL derived from the critical outdoor uses for northern and southern Europe
500090 Wheat grains 0.01* MRL derived from the critical outdoor uses for northern and southern Europe
620000 Coffee beans 1 Tentative MRL derived from the current import tolerance. No critical outdoor uses were notified for northern and southern Europe
700000 Hops 15 Tentative MRL derived from the current import tolerance. Covers also the critical outdoor use for northern Europe
900010 Sugar beet roots 0.01* MRL derived from the critical outdoor uses for northern and southern Europe

MRL:: maximum residue level; ARfD: acute reference dose.

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