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. 2018 Oct 30;16(10):e05453. doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2018.5453
Code number Commodity Existing EU MRL (mg/kg) Existing CXL (mg/kg) Outcome of the review
MRL (mg/kg) Comment

Enforcement residue definition (existing): imazalil

Enforcement residue definition 1 (proposed): imazalil (any ratio of constituent isomers)

110010 Grapefruits 5 5 Further consideration neededa
110020 Oranges 5 5 Further consideration neededa
110030 Lemons 5 5 Further consideration neededa
110040 Limes 5 5 Further consideration neededa
110050 Mandarins 5 5 Further consideration neededa
130010 Apples 2 5 Further consideration neededa
130020 Pears 2 5 Further consideration neededa
130030 Quinces 2 5 Further consideration neededb
130040 Medlar 5 5 Further consideration neededb
130050 Loquat 5 5 Further consideration neededb
152000 Strawberries 0.05* 2 2 Recommendedc
153010 Blackberries 0.05* 2 2 Recommendedc
153030 Raspberries 0.05* 2 2 Recommendedc
161060 Persimmon 0.05* 2 Further consideration neededd
163020 Bananas 2 2 Further consideration neededa
211000 Potatoes 3 5 0.01* Recommendede
231010 Tomatoes 0.5 0.3 Recommendedf
231020 Sweet peppers/bell peppers 0.05* 0.05 Further consideration neededg
232010 Cucumbers 0.2 0.5 0.5 Recommendedh
232020 Gherkins 0.2 0.5 0.5 Recommendedh
232030 Courgettes 0.2 0.1 Further consideration neededi
233010 Melons 2 2 Further consideration neededj
500010 Barley grains 0.05* 0.01* Recommendedf
500050 Oat grains 0.05* 0.01* Recommendedf
500070 Rye grains 0.05* 0.01* Recommendedf
500090 Wheat grains 0.05* 0.01* 0.01* Recommendedk
Other commodities of plant or animal origin See Reg. 750/2010 Further consideration neededl

MRL: maximum residue level; CXL: codex maximum residue limit.

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

a

The previously derived tentative residue definition for risk assessment has been suspended because the toxicological data were insufficient to clearly rule out a genotoxic potential for metabolite R014821. Pending the submission of data required to finalise the hazard characterisation for this metabolite that is expected to occur following post‐harvest treatment of the crop, the risk assessment cannot be finalised and consequently no MRL recommendation was derived. A similar case applies to CXL that were derived from post‐harvest uses. Either a specific LOQ or the default MRL of 0.01 mg/kg may be considered.

b

There are no relevant authorisations or import tolerances reported at EU level; CXL is reflecting a post‐harvest use. Thus, pending the finalisation of the hazard characterisation for metabolite R014821, the CXL is not recommended to be taken over in EU legislation. Either a specific LOQ or the default MRL of 0.01 mg/kg may be considered.

c

MRL is derived from the existing CXL, which is supported by data and for which no risk to consumers is identified; there are no relevant authorisations or import tolerances reported at EU level.

d

There are no relevant authorisations or import tolerances reported at EU level; CXL is supported by data but a risk to consumers cannot be excluded. Either a specific LOQ or the default MRL of 0.01 mg/kg may be considered.

e

MRL is derived from a GAP evaluated at EU level (fall‐back GAP: seed treatment), which is fully supported by data and for which no risk to consumers is identified; CXL is higher but pending the finalisation of the hazard characterisation for metabolite R014821, the CXL is not recommended to be taken over in EU legislation.

f

MRL is derived from a GAP evaluated at EU level, which is fully supported by data and for which no risk to consumers is identified; no CXL is available.

g

GAP evaluated at EU level is not supported by data but no risk to consumers was identified for the existing EU MRL; no CXL is available.

h

MRL is derived from the existing CXL, which is supported by data and for which no risk to consumers is identified; GAP evaluated at EU level, which is not fully supported by data, leads to a lower tentative MRL.

i

Tentative MRL is derived from a GAP evaluated at EU level, which is not fully supported by data but for which no risk to consumers was identified; no CXL is available.

j

The previously derived tentative residue definition for risk assessment has been suspended because the toxicological data were insufficient to clearly rule out a genotoxic potential for metabolite R014821. Pending the submission of data required to finalise the hazard characterisation for this metabolite that is expected to occur following post‐harvest treatment of the crop, the risk assessment cannot be finalised and consequently no MRL recommendation was derived from the post‐harvest use. A similar case applies to CXL that were derived from post‐harvest uses. In addition, the foliar GAP evaluated at EU level is not supported by data and a risk to consumers cannot be excluded for the existing EU MRL. Either a specific LOQ or the default MRL of 0.01 mg/kg may be considered.

k

MRL is derived from a GAP evaluated at EU level, which is fully supported by data and for which no risk to consumers is identified; existing CXL is covered by the recommended MRL.

l

There are no relevant authorisations or import tolerances reported at EU level; no CXL is available. Either a specific LOQ or the default MRL of 0.01 mg/kg may be considered.