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. 2022 Jan 28;20(1):e07111. doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2022.7111
Commodity Region a Residue levels observed in the supervised residue trials (mg/kg) Comments/Source Calculated MRL (mg/kg) HR b (mg/kg) STMR c (mg/kg)
RD‐RA2: triazole alanine (TA) and triazole lactic acid (TLA)

Apples

Pears

Quinces

Medlars

NEU

Scaled TA: 0.263; 0.464

Scaled TLA: 0.032; 0.053

Summed: 0.295; 0.517

Trials on apples underdosed but within acceptable 25% deviation (United Kingdom, 2018). Proportionality applied to avoid systematic bias (France, 2021). Reduced data set considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for apples, pears, quinces and medlars. 0.52 0.41
SEU

TA: 0.015; 0.030; 0.038; 0.039

TLA: 0.03; 0.026; 0.03; 0.028

Summed: 0.045; 0.056; 0.068; 0.067

Reduced data set on apples compliant with GAP (United Kingdom, 2018) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for apples and pears and robust risk assessment values for quinces and medlars. 0.07 0.06
Loquats/Japanese medlars NEU

TA: 0.198; 0.349

TLA: 0.024; 0.04

Summed: 0.222; 0.389

Reduced data set on apples compliant with GAP on loquats (United Kingdom, 2018) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values. 0.39 0.31
SEU

TA: 0.015; 0.030; 0.038; 0.039

TLA: 0.03; 0.026; 0.03; 0.028

Summed: 0.045; 0.056; 0.068; 0.067

Trials on apple compliant with GAP on loquats (EFSA, 2013b). 0.07 0.06

Apricots

Peaches

SEU

TA: < 0.01; 0.03; 0.195; 0.581

TLA: < 0.005; < 0.005; < 0.005; 0.032

Summed: < 0.015; 0.035; 0.2; 0.613

Reduced data set on peaches compliant with GAP (France, 2021) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for apricots and peaches 0.61 0.12

Table grapes

Wine grapes

NEU

TA: < 0.005; < 0.005; 0.029; 0.036

TLA: 0.022; 0.033; 0.016; 0.0591

Summed: 0.027; 0.038; 0.045; 0.0951

Trials on grapes compliant with GAP for table and wine grapes (United Kingdom, 2018). Derived risk assessment values are tentative for wine grapes (major crop in NEU). Results for TA should be confirmed by a storage stability study. 0.10 0.04
SEU

TA: < 0.005; < 0.005; 0.025; 0.037,

TLA: < 0.005; 0.012; 0.013; 0.023

Summed: 0.01; 0.017; 0.038; 0.06

Reduced data set on grapes compliant with GAP (United Kingdom, 2018) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for table and wine grapes. Results for TA should be confirmed by a storage stability study. 0.06 0.03
Import (RU) No GAP compliant trials available.
Strawberries NEU

TA: 0.015; 0.045

TLA: < 0.01; 0.011

Summed: 0.025; 0.056

Reduced data set on strawberries compliant with GAP (France, 2021) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values. Results for TA should be confirmed by a storage stability study. 0.06 0.04
SEU No GAP compliant trials available.
EU No GAP compliant trials available.
Kaki SEU

TA: 0.015; 0.030; 0.038; 0.039

TLA: 0.03; 0.026; 0.03; 0.028

Summed: 0.045; 0.056; 0.068; 0.067

Trials on apples compliant with GAP (United Kingdom, 2018). Extrapolation to kaki applicable. 0.07 0.06

Tomatoes

Aubergines/eggplants

SEU

TA: 0.015; 0.079

TLA: < 0.005; 0.017

Summed: 0.02; 0.096

Reduced data set on tomatoes compliant with GAP (France, 2021) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for tomatoes and aubergines. 0.10 0.06
EU No GAP compliant trials available.
Sweet peppers/bell peppers SEU No GAP compliant trials available.
EU No GAP compliant trials available.

Cucumber

Gherkins

Courgettes

SEU

TA: 0.015; 0.025; 0.127; 0.411

TLA: < 0.005; < 0.005; < 0.005; < 0.01

Summed: 0.02; 0.03; 0.132; 0.421

Trials on cucumbers compliant with GAP for cucurbits with edible peel (France, 2021). Derived risk assessment values are tentative for courgettes (major crop in SEU). 0.42 0.08
EU

TA: 0.022; 0.031; 0.083; 0.111; 0.112; 0.196

TLA: < 0.005; < 0.005; < 0.01; 0.012; < 0.005; < 0.005

Summed: 0.027; 0.036; 0.093; 0.123; 0.117; 0.201

Trials on cucumbers compliant with GAP for cucurbits with edible peel (France, 2021). Derived risk assessment values are tentative for cucumbers and courgettes (major crops in EU). 0.20 0.11

Melons

Pumpkins

Watermelons

SEU

TA: 0.052; 0.35

TLA: 0.049; < 0.01

Summed: 0.101; 0.355

Reduced data set of trials on melons compliant with GAP (United Kingdom, 2018) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for cucurbits with inedible peel. Reported results refer to residues in pulp. 0.36 0.23
EU No GAP compliant trials available. Indoor GAP authorised on melons and watermelons only.
Witloofs/Belgian endives NEU No GAP compliant trials available.

Globe artichokes

SEU

TA: 0.027; 0.044

TLA: < 0.005; < 0.005

Summed: 0.032; 0.049

Reduced data set on globe artichokes compliant with GAP (France, 2021) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values. 0.05 0.04
EU No GAP compliant trials available.

Rapeseeds/canola seeds

Linseeds

NEU

TA: 0.259; 0.621; 0.988; 1.015; 1.033; 1.890

TLA: 0.024; 0.015; 0.059; 0.043; 0.03; 0.064

Summed: 0.283; 0.636; 1.047; 1.058; 1.063; 1.954

Reduced data set on rapeseeds performed according to a more critical GAP (BBCH 69–72 instead of BBCH 65) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for rapeseeds and linseeds (United Kingdom, 2018).

Results for TA should be confirmed by additional trials with samples analysed within 30 days from sampling or by a new storage stability study.

1.95 1.05

Barley grain and straw

Oat grains and straw

NEU No GAP compliant trials available.
SEU No GAP compliant trials available.
Buckwheat and other pseudo‐cereal grains SEU No GAP compliant trials available.

Maize/corn grains and stover

Common millet/proso millet grains and straw

Sorghum grains and stover

SEU No GAP compliant trials available.
Rice grains and straw SEU No GAP compliant trials available.

Wheat grains

Rye grains

NEU

TA: < 0.005; < 0.005

TLA: –; –;

Summed: < 0.005; < 0.005

Reduced data set on wheat grains compliant with GAP (France, 2021) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for wheat and rye. 0.01 0.01
SEU

TA: 0.606

TLA: 0.021

Summed: 0.627

Reduced data set on wheat grains compliant with GAP (United Kingdom, 2018) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for wheat and rye. 0.63 0.63
Sugar beet roots NEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above LOQ are expected in this crop according to metabolism studies. Nevertheless, reduced data set of four trials is still required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01
SEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above LOQ are expected in this crop according to metabolism studies. Nevertheless, reduced data set of four trials is still required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01
Sugar beet tops NEU No GAP compliant trials available.
SEU No GAP compliant trials available.
Chicory roots NEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above LOQ are expected in this crop according to metabolism studies performed at 3N. Since chicory roots is a minor crop, no residue trials are required. 0.01 0.01

Wheat straw

Rye straw

NEU No GAP compliant trials available.
SEU

TA: 0.024

TLA: 0.039

Summed: 0.063

Reduced data set on wheat straw compliant with GAP (United Kingdom, 2018) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for wheat and rye. 0.06 0.06
Fodder beet roots NEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above LOQ are expected in this crop according to metabolism studies performed at 3N. Nevertheless, reduced data set of three trials is still required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01
Fodder beet tops NEU No GAP compliant trials available.
RD‐RA3: triazole acetic acid (TAA)

Apples

Pears

Quinces

Medlars

NEU 2 × < 0.005 Trials on apples underdosed but within acceptable 25% deviation (United Kingdom, 2018). Reduced data set considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for apples, pears, quinces and medlars. 0.01 0.01
SEU < 0.01; 0.013; 0.018; 0.020 Reduced data set on apples compliant with GAP (United Kingdom, 2018) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for apples and pears and robust risk assessment values for quinces and medlars. 0.02 0.02
Loquats/Japanese medlars NEU 2 × < 0.005 Reduced data set on apples compliant with GAP on loquats (United Kingdom, 2018) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values. 0.01 0.01
SEU < 0.01; 0.013; 0.018; 0.020 Trials on apple compliant with GAP on loquats (United Kingdom, 2018). 0.02 0.02

Apricots

Peaches

SEU 2 × < 0.005; < 0.01; 0.017 Reduced dataset on peaches compliant with GAP (France, 2021) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for apricots and peaches. 0.02 0.01

Table grapes

Wine grapes

NEU 2 × < 0.005; 0.015; 0.026 Trials on grapes compliant with GAP for table and wine grapes (United Kingdom, 2018). Derived risk assessment values are tentative for wine grapes (major crop in NEU). 0.03 0.01
SEU 3 × < 0.005; 0.017 Reduced data set on grapes compliant with GAP (United Kingdom, 2018) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for table and wine grapes. 0.02 0.01
Import (RU) No GAP compliant trials available.
Strawberries NEU 2 × < 0.005 Reduced data set on strawberries compliant with GAP (France, 2021), considered to derive tentative risk assessment values. 0.01 0.01
SEU No GAP compliant trials available.
EU No GAP compliant trials available.
Kaki SEU < 0.01; 0.013; 0.018; 0.020 Trials on apples compliant with GAP (United Kingdom, 2018). Extrapolation to kaki applicable. 0.02 0.02

Tomatoes

Aubergines/eggplants

SEU 2 × < 0.005 Reduced data set on tomatoes compliant with GAP (France, 2021) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for tomatoes and aubergines. 0.01 0.01
EU No GAP compliant trials available.
Sweet peppers/bell peppers SEU No GAP compliant trials available.
EU No GAP compliant trials available.

Cucumber

Gherkins

Courgettes

SEU 4 × < 0.005 Trials on cucumbers compliant with GAP for cucurbits with edible peel (France, 2021). Reduced number of trials acceptable since residues were always below the LOD. Extrapolation to courgettes and gherkins is applicable. 0.01 0.01
EU 6 × < 0.005 Trials on cucumbers compliant with GAP for cucurbits with edible peel (France, 2021). Reduced number of trials acceptable since residues were always below the LOD. Extrapolation to courgettes and gherkins is applicable. 0.01 0.01

Melons

Pumpkins

Watermelons

SEU 2 × < 0.01 Reduced data set of trials on melons compliant with GAP (United Kingdom, 2018) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for cucurbits with inedible peel. Reported results refer to residues in pulp. 0.01 0.01
EU

No GAP compliant trials available.

Indoor GAP authorised on melons and watermelons only.

Witloofs/Belgian endives NEU No GAP compliant trials available.
Globe artichokes SEU 2 × < 0.005 Reduced data set on globe artichokes compliant with GAP (France, 2021) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values. 0.01 0.01
EU No GAP compliant trials available.

Rapeseeds/canola seeds

Linseeds

NEU 0.015; 0.021; 0.024; 0.032; 0.043; 0.064 Reduced data set on rapeseeds performed according to a more critical GAP (BBCH 69–72 instead of BBCH 65) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for rapeseeds and linseeds (United Kingdom, 2018). 0.06 0.03

Barley grain and straw

Oat grains and straw

NEU No GAP compliant trials available.
SEU No GAP compliant trials available.
Buckwheat and other pseudo‐cereal grains SEU No GAP compliant trials available.

Maize/corn grains and stover

Common millet/proso millet grains and straw

Sorghum grains and stover

SEU No GAP compliant trials available.
Rice grains and straw SEU No GAP compliant trials available.

Wheat grains

Rye grains

NEU 2 × < 0.005 Reduced data set on wheat grains compliant with GAP (France, 2021) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for wheat and rye. 0.01 0.01
SEU 0.094 Reduced data set on wheat grains compliant with GAP (United Kingdom, 2018) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for wheat and rye. 0.09 0.09
Sugar beet roots NEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above LOQ are expected in this crop according to metabolism studies. Nevertheless, reduced data set of four trials is still required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01
SEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above LOQ are expected in this crop according to metabolism studies. Nevertheless, reduced data set of four trials is still required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01
Sugar beet tops NEU No GAP compliant trials available.
SEU No GAP compliant trials available.
Chicory roots NEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above LOQ are expected in this crop according to metabolism studies performed at 3N. Since chicory roots is a minor crop, no residue trials are required. 0.01 0.01

Wheat straw

Rye straw

NEU No GAP compliant trials available.
SEU 0.093 Reduced data set on wheat straw compliant with GAP (United Kingdom, 2018) considered to derive tentative risk assessment values for wheat and rye. 0.09 0.09
Fodder beet roots NEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above LOQ are expected in this crop according to metabolism studies performed at 3N. Nevertheless, reduced data set of three trials is still required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01
Fodder beet tops NEU No GAP compliant trials available.
RD‐RA4: 1,2,4‐T (1,2,4‐triazole)

Apples

Pears

Quinces

Medlars

NEU 2 × < 0.005 Trials on apples underdosed but within acceptable 25% deviation extrapolated to pears, quinces and medlars (United Kingdom, 2018). Reduced number of trials acceptable since according to metabolism studies and available trials no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01
SEU 4 × < 0.005 Trials on apples compliant with GAP (United Kingdom, 2018) extrapolated to pears, quinces and medlars. Reduced number of trials acceptable since according to metabolism studies and available trials no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01
Loquats/Japanese medlars NEU 2 × < 0.005 Reduced data set on apples compliant with GAP on loquats (United Kingdom, 2018). Reduced number of trials acceptable since according to metabolism studies and available trials no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01
SEU 4 × < 0.005 Reduced data set on apples compliant with GAP for loquats (United Kingdom, 2018). Reduced number of trials acceptable since according to metabolism studies and available trials no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01

Apricots

Peaches

SEU 4 × < 0.005 Trials on peaches compliant with GAP (France, 2021). Reduced number of trials acceptable for apricots and peaches since according to metabolism studies and available trials no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01

Table grapes

Wine grapes

NEU 4 × < 0.005 Trials on wine grapes compliant with GAP for table and wine grapes (United Kingdom, 2018). Reduced number of trials acceptable since according to metabolism studies and available trials no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01
SEU 4 × < 0.005 Trials on wine grapes compliant with GAP for table and wine grapes (United Kingdom, 2018). Reduced number of trials acceptable since according to metabolism studies and available trials no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01
Import (RU) No GAP compliant trials available and not required since according to the metabolism studies and trials available from SEU no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01
Strawberries NEU 2 × < 0.005 Reduced data set on strawberries compliant with GAP (France, 2021), acceptable since according to metabolism studies and available trials no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01
SEU No GAP compliant trials available and not required since according to the metabolism studies and trials available from NEU no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01
EU No GAP compliant trials available and not required since according to the metabolism studies and trials available from NEU no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01
Kaki SEU 4 × < 0.005 Trials on apples compliant with GAP (United Kingdom, 2018). Extrapolation to kaki applicable. 0.01 0.01

Tomatoes

Aubergines/eggplants

SEU 2 × < 0.005 Trials on tomatoes compliant with GAP for tomatoes and aubergines (France, 2021). Reduced number of trials acceptable since according to metabolism studies and available trials no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01
EU No GAP compliant trials available and not required since according to the metabolism studies and trials available from SEU no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01
Sweet peppers/bell peppers SEU No GAP compliant trials available and not required since according to the metabolism studies and trials available on other fruit crops no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01
EU No GAP compliant trials available and not required since according to the metabolism studies and trials available on other fruit crops no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01

Cucumber

Gherkins

Courgettes

SEU 4 × < 0.005 Trials on cucumbers compliant with GAP for cucurbits with edible peel (France, 2021). Reduced number of trials acceptable since according to metabolism studies and available trials no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01
EU 5 × < 0.005; < 0.01 Trials on cucumbers compliant with GAP for cucurbits with edible peel (France, 2021). Reduced number of trials acceptable since according to metabolism studies and available trials no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01

Melons

Pumpkins

Watermelons

SEU < 0.005; < 0.01 Trials on melons compliant with GAP for cucurbits with inedible peel (United Kingdom, 2018). Reported results refer to residues in pulp. Reduced number of trials acceptable since according to metabolism studies and available trials no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01
EU No GAP compliant trials available and not required since according to the metabolism studies and trials available from SEU no residues are expected. Indoor GAP authorised on melons and watermelons only. 0.01 0.01
Witloofs/Belgian endives NEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above the LOQ are expected in this crop according to the trials available on other leafy crops. Nevertheless, reduced data set of two trials is still required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01

Globe artichokes

SEU 2 × < 0.005 Reduced data set on globe artichokes compliant with GAP (France, 2021), deemed acceptable as residues were always below the LOD. 0.01 0.01
EU No GAP compliant trials available and not required since according to the trials available from SEU no residues are expected. 0.01 0.01

Rapeseeds/canola seeds

Linseeds

NEU 2 × < 0.005 Trials on rapeseeds performed at more critical BBCH (69–72 instead of 65) (United Kingdom, 2018) and overdosed when compared to linseeds’ GAP, deemed acceptable as all results were below the LOD. Nevertheless, results should be confirmed by additional trials with samples analysed within 30 days from sampling or by a new storage stability study. 0.01 0.01

Barley grain and straw

Oat grains and straw

NEU No GAP complaint trials available. No residues above the LOQ are expected in this crop according to the trials available on other cereals and metabolism studies. Nevertheless, reduced data set of two trials is still required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01
SEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above the LOQ are expected in this crop according to the trials available on other cereals and metabolism studies. Nevertheless, reduced data set of two trials is still required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01
Buckwheat and other pseudo‐cereal grains SEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above the LOQ are expected in this crop according to the trials available on other cereals and metabolism studies. Nevertheless, reduced data set of two trials is still required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01

Maize/corn grains and stover

Common millet/proso millet grains and straw

Sorghum grains and stover

SEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above the LOQ are expected in this crop according to the trials available on other cereals and metabolism studies. Nevertheless, reduced dataset of two trials is still required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01
Rice grains and straw SEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above the LOQ are expected in this crop according to the trials available on other cereals and metabolism studies. Nevertheless, reduced data set of two trials is still required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01

Wheat grains

Rye grains

NEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above LOQ are expected according to the available trial supporting the southern GAP and metabolism studies. Nevertheless, reduced data set of two trials is still required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01
SEU < 0.005 Trial on wheat grains compliant with GAP for wheat and rye (United Kingdom, 2018). One additional trial required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01

Sugar beet roots

NEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above LOQ are expected in this crop according to metabolism studies. Nevertheless, reduced data set of two trials is still required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01
SEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above LOQ are expected in this crop according to metabolism studies. Nevertheless, reduced data set of two trials is still required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01
Sugar beet tops NEU No GAP compliant trials available.
SEU No GAP compliant trials available
Chicory roots NEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above LOQ are expected in this crop according to metabolism studies performed at 3N. Since chicory roots is a minor crop, no residue trials are required. 0.01 0.01

Wheat straw

Rye straw

NEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above LOQ are expected according to the available trial supporting the southern GAP and metabolism studies. Nevertheless, reduced data set of two trials might still be required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01
SEU < 0.005 Trial on wheat straw compliant with GAP. One additional trial might be required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01
Fodder beet roots NEU No GAP compliant trials available. No residues above LOQ are expected in this crop according to metabolism studies performed at 3N. Nevertheless, reduced data set of two trials is still required to confirm that residues will remain < LOQ. 0.01 0.01
Fodder beet tops NEU No GAP compliant trials available.

GAP: Good Agricultural Practice; OECD: Organisation for Economic Co‐operation and Development; MRL: Maximum residue level.

Mo: Residue levels expressed according to the monitoring residue definition; RA: Residue levels expressed according to risk assessment residue definition.

a

NEU: Outdoor trials conducted in northern Europe, SEU: Outdoor trials conducted in southern Europe, EU: indoor EU trials, Country code: if non‐EU trials.

b

Highest residue. The highest residue for risk assessment (RA) refers to the whole commodity and not to the edible portion.

c

Supervised trials median residue. The median residue for risk assessment (RA) refers to the whole commodity and not to the edible portion.