Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1881

law://eu/reg/2021/1881@2026-11-12

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THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005^note of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC, and in particular Article 14(1)(a) and Article 49(2) thereof,Whereas:

(1)Maximum residue levels (MRLs) for imidacloprid were set in Part A of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.

(2)The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) submitted a reasoned opinion on the review of the existing MRLs for imidacloprid in accordance with Article 12(1) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005^note. The Authority recommended setting the residue definition as imidacloprid only. It identified a risk for consumers concerning the MRLs for escaroles/broad-leaved endives. It is therefore appropriate to lower this MRL to the specific limit of determination (LOD). The Authority recommended lowering the MRLs for pecans, bananas, tomatoes, sweet peppers/bell peppers, aubergines/eggplants, cucumbers, gherkins, courgettes and products of animal origin. The MRLs for those products should be set in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 at the level identified by the Authority.

(3)The Authority concluded that concerning the MRLs for citrus fruits, grapes, blueberries, cranberries, okra/lady’s fingers, cucurbits with inedible peel, beans (with and without pods), peas (with and without pods), beans, peanuts/groundnuts, coffee beans and hops, some information was not available and that further consideration by risk managers was required. As there is no risk for consumers, the MRLs for those products should also be set in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 at the level identified by the Authority. These MRLs will be reviewed; the review will take into account the information available within one year from the publication of this Regulation.

(4)Existing Codex maximum residue limits (CXLs) were taken into account in the reasoned opinions of the Authority. Concerning the CXLs, the Authority concluded that they are not compatible with the EU residue definition and recommended not to include the existing CXLs in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. It is therefore appropriate to set those MRLs to the level identified by the Authority.

(5)As regards products on which the use of the plant protection product concerned is not authorised, and for which no import tolerances or CXLs exist, MRLs should be set at the specific LOD or the default MRL should apply, as provided for in Article 18(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.

(6)The Commission consulted the European Union reference laboratories for residues of pesticides as regards the need to adapt certain limits of determination. Those laboratories concluded that for certain commodities technical development requires the setting of specific LODs.

(7)Based on the reasoned opinions of the Authority and taking into account the factors relevant to the matter under consideration, the appropriate modifications to the MRLs fulfil the requirements of Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.

(8)Through the World Trade Organisation, the trading partners of the Union were consulted on the new MRLs and their comments have been taken into account.

(9)Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 should therefore be amended accordingly.

(10)In order to allow for the normal marketing, processing and consumption of products, this Regulation should provide for a transitional arrangement for products which have been produced before the modification of the MRLs and for which information shows that a high level of consumer protection is maintained.

(11)A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before the modified MRLs become applicable in order to permit Member States, third countries and food business operators to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements which will result from the modification of the MRLs.

(12)The approval of imidacloprid expired on 1 December 2020^note. Any grace periods that may have been granted by Member States will expire on 1 June 2022. A further review of maximum residue levels is envisaged after that date.

(13)The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1 #

Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2 #

As regards the active substance imidacloprid in and on all products except escaroles, Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as it stood before being amended by this Regulation shall continue to apply to products, which were produced in the Union or imported into the Union before 16 May 2022.

Article 3 #

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 16 May 2022.

(1)in Annex II the following column for imidacloprid is added:‘Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels (mg/kg)^note^noteImidaclopridThe European Food Safety Authority identified some information on residue trials and on analytical and/or confirmatory methods as unavailable. When re-viewing the MRL, the Commission will take into account the information referred to in the first sentence, if it is submitted by 27 October 2022, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.0620000 Coffee beansThe European Food Safety Authority identified some information on residue trials as unavailable. When re-viewing the MRL, the Commission will take into account the information referred to in the first sentence, if it is submitted by 27 October 2022, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.0110000 Citrus fruits0110010 Grapefruits0110020 Oranges0110030 Lemons0110040 Limes0110050 Mandarins0110990 Others (2)0151000 (a) grapes0151010 Table grapes0151020 Wine grapes0154010 Blueberries0154020 Cranberries0231040 Okra/lady's fingers0233000 (c) cucurbits with inedible peel0233010 Melons0233020 Pumpkins0233030 Watermelons0233990 Others (2)0260010 Beans (with pods)0260020 Beans (without pods)0260030 Peas (with pods)0260040 Peas (without pods)0300010 Beans0401020 Peanuts/groundnuts0700000 HOPSThe applicable maximum residue level for horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) in the spice group (code 0840040) is the one set for horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) in the Vegetables category, root and tuber vegetables group (code 0213040) taking into account changes in the levels by processing (drying) according to Art. 20 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.0840040 Horseradish (11)’Code numberGroups and examples of individual products to which the MRLs apply^noteImidacloprid(1)(2)(3)0100000FRUITS, FRESH or FROZEN; TREE NUTS0110000Citrus fruits0,9(+)0110010Grapefruits(+)0110020Oranges(+)0110030Lemons(+)0110040Limes(+)0110050Mandarins(+)0110990Others (2)(+)0120000Tree nuts0,01^note0120010Almonds0120020Brazil nuts0120030Cashew nuts0120040Chestnuts0120050Coconuts0120060Hazelnuts/cobnuts0120070Macadamias0120080Pecans0120090Pine nut kernels0120100Pistachios0120110Walnuts0120990Others (2)0130000Pome fruits0,01^note0130010Apples0130020Pears0130030Quinces0130040Medlars0130050Loquats/Japanese medlars0130990Others (2)0140000Stone fruits0,01^note0140010Apricots0140020Cherries (sweet)0140030Peaches0140040Plums0140990Others (2)0150000Berries and small fruits0151000

(a)grapes

(a)edible peel

(a)potatoes

(a)Solanaceae and Malvaceae

(a)flowering brassica

(a)lettuces and salad plants

(a)flowers

(a)swine

(b)strawberries

(b)inedible peel, small

(b)tropical root and tuber vegetables

(b)cucurbits with edible peel

(b)head brassica

(b)spinaches and similar leaves

(b)leaves and herbs

(b)bovine

(c)cane fruits

(c)inedible peel, large

(c)other root and tuber vegetables except sugar beets

(c)cucurbits with inedible peel

(c)leafy brassica

(c)grape leaves and similar species

(c)roots

(c)sheep

(d)other small fruits and berries

(d)sweet corn

(d)kohlrabies

(d)watercresses

(d)any other parts of the plant

(d)goat

(e)other fruiting vegetables

(e)witloofs/Belgian endives

(e)equine

(f)herbs and edible flowers

(f)poultry

(g)other farmed terrestrial animals

0,7(+)0151010Table grapes(+)0151020Wine grapes(+)01520000,01^note01530000,01^note0153010Blackberries0153020Dewberries0153030Raspberries (red and yellow)0153990Others (2)01540000154010Blueberries5(+)0154020Cranberries5(+)0154030Currants (black, red and white)0,01^note0154040Gooseberries (green, red and yellow)0,01^note0154050Rose hips0,01^note0154060Mulberries (black and white)0,01^note0154070Azaroles/Mediterranean medlars0,01^note0154080Elderberries0,01^note0154990Others (2)0,01^note0160000Miscellaneous fruits with0,01^note01610000161010Dates0161020Figs0161030Table olives0161040Kumquats0161050Carambolas0161060Kaki/Japanese persimmons0161070Jambuls/jambolans0161990Others (2)01620000162010Kiwi fruits (green, red, yellow)0162020Litchis/lychees0162030Passionfruits/maracujas0162040Prickly pears/cactus fruits0162050Star apples/cainitos0162060American persimmons/Virginia kaki0162990Others (2)01630000163010Avocados0163020Bananas0163030Mangoes0163040Papayas0163050Granate apples/pomegranates0163060Cherimoyas0163070Guavas0163080Pineapples0163090Breadfruits0163100Durians0163110Soursops/guanabanas0163990Others (2)0200000VEGETABLES, FRESH or FROZEN0210000Root and tuber vegetables0,01^note021100002120000212010Cassava roots/manioc0212020Sweet potatoes0212030Yams0212040Arrowroots0212990Others (2)02130000213010Beetroots0213020Carrots0213030Celeriacs/turnip rooted celeries0213040Horseradishes0213050Jerusalem artichokes0213060Parsnips0213070Parsley roots/Hamburg roots parsley0213080Radishes0213090Salsifies0213100Swedes/rutabagas0213110Turnips0213990Others (2)0220000Bulb vegetables0,01^note0220010Garlic0220020Onions0220030Shallots0220040Spring onions/green onions and Welsh onions0220990Others (2)0230000Fruiting vegetables02310000231010Tomatoes0,30231020Sweet peppers/bell peppers0,90231030Aubergines/eggplants0,30231040Okra/lady's fingers0,5(+)0231990Others (2)0,01^note02320000232010Cucumbers0,50232020Gherkins0,40232030Courgettes0,40232990Others (2)0,01^note02330000,15(+)0233010Melons(+)0233020Pumpkins(+)0233030Watermelons(+)0233990Others (2)(+)02340000,01^note02390000,01^note0240000Brassica vegetables(excluding brassica roots and brassica baby leaf crops)0,01^note02410000241010Broccoli0241020Cauliflowers0241990Others (2)02420000242010Brussels sprouts0242020Head cabbages0242990Others (2)02430000243010Chinese cabbages/pe-tsai0243020Kales0243990Others (2)02440000250000Leaf vegetables, herbs and edible flowers02510000,01^note0251010Lamb's lettuces/corn salads0251020Lettuces0251030Escaroles/broad-leaved endives0251040Cresses and other sprouts and shoots0251050Land cresses0251060Roman rocket/rucola0251070Red mustards0251080Baby leaf crops (including brassica species)0251990Others (2)02520000,01^note0252010Spinaches0252020Purslanes0252030Chards/beet leaves0252990Others (2)02530000,01^note02540000,01^note02550000,01^note02560000,05^note0256010Chervil0256020Chives0256030Celery leaves0256040Parsley0256050Sage0256060Rosemary0256070Thyme0256080Basil and edible flowers0256090Laurel/bay leaves0256100Tarragon0256990Others (2)0260000Legume vegetables0260010Beans (with pods)5(+)0260020Beans (without pods)2(+)0260030Peas (with pods)5(+)0260040Peas (without pods)2(+)0260050Lentils0,01^note0260990Others (2)0,01^note0270000Stem vegetables0,01^note0270010Asparagus0270020Cardoons0270030Celeries0270040Florence fennels0270050Globe artichokes0270060Leeks0270070Rhubarbs0270080Bamboo shoots0270090Palm hearts0270990Others (2)0280000Fungi, mosses and lichens0,01^note0280010Cultivated fungi0280020Wild fungi0280990Mosses and lichens0290000Algae and prokaryotes organisms0,01^note0300000PULSES0300010Beans2(+)0300020Lentils0,01^note0300030Peas0,01^note0300040Lupins/lupini beans0,01^note0300990Others (2)0,01^note0400000OILSEEDS AND OIL FRUITS0401000Oilseeds0401010Linseeds0,01^note0401020Peanuts/groundnuts0,5(+)0401030Poppy seeds0,01^note0401040Sesame seeds0,01^note0401050Sunflower seeds0,01^note0401060Rapeseeds/canola seeds0,01^note0401070Soyabeans0,01^note0401080Mustard seeds0,01^note0401090Cotton seeds0,01^note0401100Pumpkin seeds0,01^note0401110Safflower seeds0,01^note0401120Borage seeds0,01^note0401130Gold of pleasure seeds0,01^note0401140Hemp seeds0,01^note0401150Castor beans0,01^note0401990Others (2)0,01^note0402000Oil fruits0,01^note0402010Olives for oil production0402020Oil palms kernels0402030Oil palms fruits0402040Kapok0402990Others (2)0500000CEREALS0,01^note0500010Barley0500020Buckwheat and other pseudocereals0500030Maize/corn0500040Common millet/proso millet0500050Oat0500060Rice0500070Rye0500080Sorghum0500090Wheat0500990Others (2)0600000TEAS, COFFEE, HERBAL INFUSIONS, COCOA AND CAROBS0610000Teas0,05^note0620000Coffee beans1(+)0630000Herbal infusions from0,05^note06310000631010Chamomile0631020Hibiscus/roselle0631030Rose0631040Jasmine0631050Lime/linden0631990Others (2)06320000632010Strawberry0632020Rooibos0632030Mate/maté0632990Others (2)06330000633010Valerian0633020Ginseng0633990Others (2)06390000640000Cocoa beans0,05^note0650000Carobs/Saint John's breads0,05^note0700000HOPS15(+)0800000SPICES0810000Seed spices0,05^note0810010Anise/aniseed0810020Black caraway/black cumin0810030Celery0810040Coriander0810050Cumin0810060Dill0810070Fennel0810080Fenugreek0810090Nutmeg0810990Others (2)0820000Fruit spices0,05^note0820010Allspice/pimento0820020Sichuan pepper0820030Caraway0820040Cardamom0820050Juniper berry0820060Peppercorn (black, green and white)0820070Vanilla0820080Tamarind0820990Others (2)0830000Bark spices0,05^note0830010Cinnamon0830990Others (2)0840000Root and rhizome spices0840010Liquorice0,05^note0840020Ginger (10)0840030Turmeric/curcuma0,05^note0840040Horseradish (11)(+)0840990Others (2)0,05^note0850000Bud spices0,05^note0850010Cloves0850020Capers0850990Others (2)0860000Flower pistil spices0,05^note0860010Saffron0860990Others (2)0870000Aril spices0,05^note0870010Mace0870990Others (2)0900000SUGAR PLANTS0,01^note0900010Sugar beet roots0900020Sugar canes0900030Chicory roots0900990Others (2)1000000PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN -TERRESTRIAL ANIMALS1010000Commodities from0,01^note10110001011010Muscle1011020Fat1011030Liver1011040Kidney1011050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)1011990Others (2)10120001012010Muscle1012020Fat1012030Liver1012040Kidney1012050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)1012990Others (2)10130001013010Muscle1013020Fat1013030Liver1013040Kidney1013050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)1013990Others (2)10140001014010Muscle1014020Fat1014030Liver1014040Kidney1014050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)1014990Others (2)10150001015010Muscle1015020Fat1015030Liver1015040Kidney1015050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)1015990Others (2)10160001016010Muscle1016020Fat1016030Liver1016040Kidney1016050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)1016990Others (2)10170001017010Muscle1017020Fat1017030Liver1017040Kidney1017050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)1017990Others (2)1020000Milk0,01^note1020010Cattle1020020Sheep1020030Goat1020040Horse1020990Others (2)1030000Birds eggs0,01^note1030010Chicken1030020Duck1030030Geese1030040Quail1030990Others (2)1040000Honey and other apiculture products (7)0,05^note1050000Amphibians and Reptiles0,01^note1060000Terrestrial invertebrate animals0,01^note1070000Wild terrestrial vertebrate animals0,01^note1100000PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN - FISH, FISH PRODUCTS AND ANY OTHER MARINE AND FRESHWATER FOOD PRODUCTS (8)1200000PRODUCTS OR PART OF PRODUCTS EXCLUSIVELY USED FOR ANIMAL FEED PRODUCTION (8)1300000PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS (9)

(2)in Part A of Annex III the column for imidacloprid is deleted.

Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 are amended as follows:

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