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. 2021 Aug 30;19(8):e06824. doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2021.6824
Commodity Existing MRL‐ (MRL review)/proposed MRL Source/type of MRL Chronic risk assessment Acute risk assessmenta
Input value (mg/kg) Comment Input value (mg/kg) Comment
Risk assessment residue definition: Sum of emamectin B1a, emamectin B1b, 8,9‐Z‐MAB1a, plus 3 times AB1a, plus 3 times MFB1a and 3 times FAB1a, expressed as emamectin B1a
Oranges 0.01 (0.003) EFSA (2019c) 0.0003 STMR Mo‐RAC*CF (1.1)*PeF (0.25) 0.0008 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF*PeF
Lemons 0.01 (0.003) EFSA (2019c) 0.0003 STMR Mo‐RAC*CF (1.1)*PeF (0.25) 0.0008 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF*PeF
Mandarins 0.01 (0.003) EFSA (2019c) 0.0003 STMR Mo‐RAC*CF (1.1)*PeF (0.25) 0.0008 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF*PeF
Almonds 0.01* (0.001*) EFSA (2019c) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL)
Brazil nuts 0.01* (0.001*) EFSA (2019c) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL)
Cashew nuts 0.01* (0.001*) EFSA (2019c) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL)
Chestnuts 0.01* (0.001*) EFSA (2019c) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL)
Coconuts 0.01* (0.001*) EFSA (2019c) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL)
Hazelnuts/cobnuts 0.01* (0.001*) EFSA (2019c) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL)
Macadamia 0.01* (0.001*) EFSA (2019c) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL)
Pecans 0.01* (0.001*) EFSA (2019c) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL)
Pine nut kernels 0.01* (0.001*) EFSA (2019c) −00.0010 LOQ (CXL) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL)
Pistachios 0.01* (0.001*) EFSA (2019c) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL)
Walnuts 0.01* (0.001*) EFSA (2019c) 0.0010 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1) 0.0010 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Other tree nuts 0.01* (0.001*) EFSA (2019c) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL) 0.0010 LOQ (CXL)
Apples 0.02 (0.02) Intended/EFSA (2019c) 0.0050 STMR‐Mo‐RAC(SEU)*CF (1) 0.0110 HR‐Mo‐RAC(CXL)*CF (1.1)
Pears 0.02 (0.02) Intended/EFSA (2019c) 0.0050 STMR‐Mo‐RAC(SEU)*CF (1) 0.0110 HR‐Mo‐RAC(CXL)*CF (1.1)
Quinces 0.02 (0.02) Intended/EFSA (2019c) 0.0050 STMR‐Mo‐RAC(SEU)*CF (1) 0.0110 HR‐Mo‐RAC(CXL)*CF (1.1)
Medlar 0.02 (0.02) Intended/EFSA (2019c) 0.0050 STMR‐Mo‐RAC(SEU)*CF (1) 0.0110 HR‐Mo‐RAC(CXL)*CF (1.1)
Loquats/Japanese medlars 0.02 (0.02) Intended/EFSA (2019c) 0.0050 STMR‐Mo‐RAC(SEU)*CF (1) 0.0110 HR‐Mo‐RAC(CXL)*CF (1.1)
Other pome fruit 0.02 (0.02) Intended/EFSA (2019c) 0.0050 STMR‐Mo‐RAC(SEU)*CF (1) 0.0110 HR‐Mo‐RAC(CXL)*CF (1.1)
Apricots 0.05 Intended use 0.0390 STMR‐RA‐RAC 0.0490 HR‐RA‐RAC
Cherries (sweet) 0.04 Intended use 0.0020 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1) 0.0220 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1)
Peaches 0.15 EFSA (2019b) 0.0340 STMR‐RA‐RAC 0.0440 HR‐RA‐RAC
Plums 0.02 (0.015) EFSA (2019c) 0.0022 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.1) 0.0100 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Table grapes 0.05 (0.04) EFSA (2019c) 0.0022 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.1) 0.0210 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Wine grapes 0.05 (0.04) EFSA (2019c) 0.0022 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.1) 0.0210 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Strawberries 0.05 (0.05) EFSA (2019c) 0.0066 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.1) 0.0340 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Kiwi fruits (green, red, yellow) 0.15 EFSA (2019b) 0.0340 STMR‐RA‐RAC 0.0840 HR‐RA‐RAC
Potatoes 0.01* (0.001*) EFSA (2019c) 0.0011 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.1) 0.0011 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Tomatoes 0.02 (0.02) EFSA (2019c) 0.0044 STMR‐Mo‐RAC(EU)*CF(1.1) 0.0140 HR‐Mo‐RAC (CXL)*CF
Sweet/bell peppers 0.02 (0.02) EFSA (2019c) 0.0030 STMR‐RAC*CF (1) 0.0110 HR‐RAC*CF
Aubergines/egg plants 0.02 (0.02) EFSA (2019c) 0.0044 STMR‐Mo‐RAC(EU)*CF(1.1) 0.0140 HR‐Mo‐RAC (CXL)*CF
Okra/lady's fingers 0.02 (0.02) EFSA (2019c) 0.0044 STMR‐Mo‐RAC(EU)*CF(1.1) 0.0140 HR‐Mo‐RAC (CXL)*CF
Other solanacea 0.02 (0.02) EFSA (2019c) 0.0044 STMR‐Mo‐RAC(EU)*CF(1.1) 0.0140 HR‐Mo‐RAC (CXL)*CF
Cucumbers 0.01 (0.007) EFSA (2019c) 0.0011 STMR‐Mo‐RAC(CXL)*CF (1.1) 0.0022 HR‐Mo‐ RAC(CXL)*CF
Gherkins 0.01 (0.007) EFSA (2019c) 0.0011 STMR‐Mo‐RAC(CXL)*CF (1.1) 0.0022 HR‐Mo‐ RAC(CXL)*CF
Courgettes 0.01 (0.007) EFSA (2019c) 0.0011 STMR‐Mo‐RAC(CXL)*CF (1.1) 0.0022 HR‐Mo‐ RAC(CXL)*CF
Other cucurbits ‐ edible peel 0.01 (0.007) EFSA (2019c) 0.0011 STMR‐Mo‐RAC(CXL)*CF (1.1) 0.0022 HR‐Mo‐ RAC(CXL)*CF
Melons 0.01 (0.008) EFSA (2019c) 0.0020 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1)*PeF (1) 0.0040 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF*PeF
Pumpkins 0.01 (0.008) EFSA (2019c) 0.0020 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1)*PeF (1) 0.0040 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF*PeF
Watermelons 0.01 (0.008) EFSA (2019c) 0.0020 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1)*PeF (1) 0.0040 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF*PeF
Other cucurbits ‐ inedible peel 0.01 (0.008) EFSA (2019c) 0.0020 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1)*PeF (1) 0.0040 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF*PeF
Broccoli 0.01 (0.003) EFSA (2019c) 0.0015 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.5) 0.0030 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Cauliflowers 0.01 (0.003) EFSA (2019c) 0.0015 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.5) 0.0030 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Brussels sprouts 0.01* (0.004) EFSA (2019c) 0.0010 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1) 0.0020 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Head cabbages 0.01* (0.004) EFSA (2019c) 0.0015 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.5) 0.0030 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Chinese cabbages/pe‐tsai 0.03 (0.2) EFSA (2019c) 0.00135 STMR‐Mo‐RAC(CXL)*CF (1.5) 0.1455 HR‐Mo‐RAC(CXL)*CF
Kales 0.03 (0.03) EFSA (2019c) 0.0060 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1) 0.0100 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Kohlrabies 0.01* (0.01) EFSA (2019c) 0.0150 LOQ*CF (1.5) 0.0150 LOQ*CF (1.5)
Lamb's lettuce/corn salads 1 (0.6) EFSA (2019c) 0.1848 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.4) 0.406 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Lettuces 1 (0.2) EFSA (2019c) 0.0336 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.2) 0.1200 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Escaroles/broad‐leaved endives 0.2 (0.15) EFSA (2019c) 0.0264 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.1) 0.035 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Cress and other sprouts, shoots 1 (0.6) EFSA (2019c) 0.1848 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.4) 0.406 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Land cress 1 (0.6) EFSA (2019c) 0.1848 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.4) 0.406 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Roman rocket/rucola 1 (0.6) EFSA (2019c) 0.1848 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.4) 0.406 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Red mustards 1 (0.6) EFSA (2019c) 0.1848 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.4) 0.406 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Spinaches 0.2 or 0.15 Intended use 0.0470 STMR‐RA‐RAC 0.119 HR‐RA‐RAC
Purslanes 0.2 or 0.15 Intended use 0.0470 STMR‐RA‐RAC 0.119 HR‐RA‐RAC
Chards/beet leaves 0.2 or 0.15 Intended use 0.0470 STMR‐RA‐RAC 0.119 HR‐RA‐RAC
Other spinach and similar leaves 0.2 or 0.15 Intended use 0.0470 STMR‐RA‐RAC 0.119 HR‐RA‐RAC
Watercress 0.01 (0.6) EFSA (2019c) 0.1848 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.4) 0.406 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Chervil 1 (0.2) EFSA (2019c) 0.0396 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.2) 0.116 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Chives 1 (0.2) EFSA (2019c) 0.0396 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.2) 0.116 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Celery leaves 1 (0.2) EFSA (2019c) 0.0396 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.2) 0.116 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Parsley 1 (0.2) EFSA (2019c) 0.0396 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.2) 0.116 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Sage 1 (0.6) EFSA (2019c) 0.1848 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.4) 0.406 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Rosemary 1 (0.2) EFSA (2019c) 0.0396 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.2) 0.116 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Thyme 1 (0.2) EFSA (2019c) 0.0396 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.2) 0.116 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Basil and edible flowers 1 (0.2) EFSA (2019c) 0.0396 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.2) 0.116 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Laurel/bay leaves 1 (0.2) EFSA (2019c) 0.0396 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.2) 0.116 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Tarragon 1 (0.2) EFSA (2019c) 0.0396 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.2) 0.116 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Other herbs 1 (0.2) EFSA (2019c) 0.0396 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.2) 0.116 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Beans (with pods) 0.03 (0.03) EFSA (2019c) 0.0060 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1) 0.0170 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Beans (without pods) 0.01* (0.15) EFSA (2019c) 0.0010 STMR‐RAC(CXL)*CF (1) 0.0080 HR‐RAC(CXL)*CF
Peas (with pods) 0.03 (0.03) EFSA (2019c) 0.0060 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1) 0.0170 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Peas (without pods) 0.01* (0.001*) EFSA (2019c) 0.0010 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1) 0.0010 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Globe artichokes 0.1 (0.09) EFSA (2019c) 0.0208 STMR‐Mo‐RAC*CF (1.3) 0.0429 HR‐Mo‐RAC*CF
Rapeseeds/canola seeds 0.01* (0.005*) EFSA (2019c) 0.0050 LOQ(CXL)*CF (1) 0.0050 LOQ(CXL)*CF
Cotton seeds 0.01 (0.01) EFSA (2019c) 0.0100 STMR‐RAC*CF (1) 0.010 STMR‐RAC*CF
Strawberry leaves 2 or 1.5 Intended use 0.4700 STMR‐RA‐RAC 1.1900 HR‐RA‐RAC
Rooibos 2 or 1.5 Intended use 0.4700 STMR‐RA‐RAC 1.1900 HR‐RA‐RAC
Mate/maté 2 or 1.5 Intended use 0.4700 STMR‐RA‐RAC 1.1900 HR‐RA‐RAC
Other herbal infusions (dried leaves) 2 or 1.5 Intended use 0.4700 STMR‐RA‐RAC 1.1900 HR‐RA‐RAC
Risk assessment residue definition: Emamectin B1a and its salts, expressed as emamectin B1a c
Swine: Muscle/meatb 0.01 (0.004) Reg 2018/1514 0.0018 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.005 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Swine: Fat tissue 0.02 (0.02) Reg 2018/1514 0.0018 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.010 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Swine: Liver 0.08 (0.08) Reg 2018/1514 0.0053 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.063 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Swine: Kidney 0.08 (0.08) Reg 2018/1514 0.0053 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.063 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Swine: Edible offal (other than liver and kidney) 0.08 (0.08) Reg 2018/1514 0.0053 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.063 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Bovine: Muscle/meatb 0.01 (0.004) Reg 2018/1514 0.0018 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.005 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Bovine: Fat tissue 0.02 (0.02) Reg 2018/1514 0.0018 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.010 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Bovine: Liver 0.08 (0.08) Reg 2018/1514 0.0053 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.063 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Bovine: Kidney 0.08 (0.08) Reg 2018/1514 0.0053 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.063 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Bovine: Edible offal (other than liver and kidney) 0.08 (0.08) Reg 2018/1514 0.0053 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.063 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Sheep: Muscle/meatb 0.01 (0.004) Reg 2018/1514 0.0018 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.005 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Sheep: Fat tissue 0.02 (0.02) Reg 2018/1514 0.0018 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.010 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Sheep: Liver 0.08 (0.08) Reg 2018/1514 0.0053 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.063 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Sheep: Kidney 0.08 (0.08) Reg 2018/1514 0.0053 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.063 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Sheep: Edible offal (other than liver and kidney) 0.08 (0.08) Reg 2018/1514 0.0053 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.063 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Goat: Muscle/meatb 0.01 (0.004) Reg 2018/1514 0.0018 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.005 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Goat: Fat tissue 0.02 (0.02) Reg 2018/1514 0.0018 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.010 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Goat: Liver 0.08 (0.08) Reg 2018/1514 0.0053 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.063 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Goat: Kidney 0.08 (0.08) Reg 2018/1514 0.0053 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.063 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Goat: Edible offal (other than liver and kidney) 0.08 (0.08) Reg 2018/1514 0.0053 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.063 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Equine: Muscle/meatb 0.01 (0.004) Reg 2018/1514 0.0018 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.005 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Equine: Fat tissue 0.02 (0.02) Reg 2018/1514 0.0018 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.010 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Equine: Liver 0.08 (0.08) Reg 2018/1514 0.0053 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.063 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Equine: Kidney 0.08 (0.08) Reg 2018/1514 0.0053 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.063 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Equine: Edible offal (other than liver and kidney) 0.08 (0.08) Reg 2018/1514 0.0053 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.063 HR‐RAC (CXL)*MWCF
Milk: Cattle 0.01 (0.002) Reg 2018/1514 0.0010 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.001 STMR‐RAC(CXL)*MWCF
Milk: Sheep 0.01 (0.002) Reg 2018/1514 0.0010 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.001 STMR‐RAC(CXL)*MWCF
Milk: Goat 0.01 (0.002) Reg 2018/1514 0.0010 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.001 STMR‐RAC(CXL)*MWCF
Milk: Horse 0.01 (0.002) Reg 2018/1514 0.0010 STMR‐RAC (CXL)*MW CF(0.88) 0.001 STMR‐RAC(CXL)*MWCF

STMR‐RAC: supervised trials median residue in raw agricultural commodity; HR‐RAC: highest residue in raw agricultural commodity; PeF: Peeling factor.

a

Input values for the commodities which are not under consideration for the acute risk assessment are reported in grey.

b

Consumption figures in the EFSA PRIMo are expressed as meat. Since the a.s. is a fat‐soluble pesticide, STMR and HR residue values were calculated considering an 80%/20% muscle and fat content for mammal meat (FAO, 2016).

c

Codex input values for animal products are expressed as emamectin B1a benzoate and were converted to emamectin B1a to reflect the risk assessment residue definition by a molecular weight (MW) conversion factor (CF) of 0.88.