Modification of MRLs for abamectin

Regulation 2023/198 amending the MRLs for abamectin has just been published in the OJEU.

MRLs have been increased on avocados, watercress and other sprouts, land cress, rocket, young sprouts, beans and peas (without pods) and fennel.

MRLs have been lowered on quinces, medlars, beechnuts, strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, courgettes, lamb's lettuce, escarole, chervil, parsley, celery leaves, apples, pears, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, papayas and honey

Article 2 of the Regulation specifies that the former MRLs continue to apply to food produced in or imported into the Union before 20 August 2023 with the exception of apples, pears, strawberries, tomatoes, sweet peppers/sweet peppers, cucumbers, courgettes, lamb's lettuce/wheat salad, lettuce, escarole/broadleaf endive, chervil and parsley.

The regulation will be applicable on 20/08/23.

Please note that your Phytocontrol laboratory offers pesticide residue analysis under COFRAC accreditation. You can consult our COFRAC technical appendix N°1-1904 available in your customer area or on the COFRAC website.

Need technical, regulatory and pricing information? Our customer service is available from 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday on 0 800 900 775 or service-clients@phytocontrol.com

And if you don't want to miss any of the Phytocontrol news, join us on our LinkedIn page!