Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/127

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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 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^note, and in particular Article 14(1), point (a), thereof,Whereas:

(1)For acequinocyl, maximum residue levels (‘MRLs’) were set in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.

(2)In the context of a procedure for the authorisation of the use of a plant protection product containing the active substance acequinocyl on sweet peppers/bell peppers, an application pursuant to Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, requesting a modification of the existing MRL, was submitted.

(3)In accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the application was evaluated by the Member State concerned and the evaluation report was forwarded to the Commission.

(4)The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) assessed the application and the evaluation report, examining in particular the risks to consumers and, where relevant, to animals, and gave a reasoned opinion on the proposed MRL^note. It forwarded that opinion to the applicant, the Commission and the Member States and made it available to the public.

(5)The Authority concluded that all requirements with respect to completeness of data submission were met and that the modification to the MRL requested by the applicant was acceptable with regard to consumer safety on the basis of a consumer exposure assessment for 27 specific European consumer groups. In so concluding, the Authority took into account the most recent information on the toxicological properties of the substance. Neither the lifetime exposure to this substance via consumption of all food products that may contain it, nor the short-term exposure due to high consumption of the relevant products showed that there is a risk that the acceptable daily intake or the acute reference dose is exceeded.

(6)An application pursuant to Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, requesting a modification of the existing MRL for acequinocyl in kaki/Japanese persimmons, was submitted.

(7)As regards this application, a Member State made a request to use the fast-track procedure, foreseen in the Technical Guidelines on the MRL setting procedure^note, to set an MRL based on residue trials on apples.

(8)The Authority has recently assessed residue trials on apples in the framework of the review of the existing MRLs for acequinocyl, and gave a reasoned opinion on the proposed MRL^note. This opinion from the Authority relies on the current scientific and technical knowledge on the subject. As it is appropriate to extrapolate from the residue trials on apples to kaki/Japanese persimmons, as confirmed by the existing Union guidelines on extrapolation of MRLs^note, it is unnecessary to request the Authority to provide a reasoned opinion on kaki/Japanese persimmons.

(9)It is therefore appropriate to set the MRL for kaki/Japanese persimmons at 0,05 mg/kg on the basis of the residue trials performed on apples.

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

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

(12)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:

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Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2 #

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 23 February 2023 as regards all proposed MRLs.

In Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the column for acequinocyl is replaced by the following:

“Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels (mg/kg)^note^noteAcequinocyl (F)(F) Fat solubleThe European Food Safety Authority identified some information on analytical methods and storage stability 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 2 August 2024, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.0120060 Hazelnuts/cobnutsThe European Food Safety Authority identified some information on analytical 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 2 August 2024, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.1011010 Muscle1011020 Fat1011030 Liver1011040 Kidney1012010 Muscle1012020 Fat1012030 Liver1012040 Kidney1015010 Muscle1015020 Fat1015030 Liver1015040 Kidney1020010 Cattle1020040 HorseThe European Food Safety Authority identified some information on hydrolysis studies simulating pasteurisation, boiling and sterilisation 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 2 August 2024, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.0110000 Citrus fruits0110010 Grapefruits0110020 Oranges0110030 Lemons0110040 Limes0110050 Mandarins0130000 Pome fruits0130010 Apples0130020 Pears0130030 Quinces0130040 Medlars0130050 Loquats/Japanese medlars0151010 Table grapes0151020 Wine grapes0231010 Tomatoes0231030 Aubergines/eggplantsThe European Food Safety Authority identified some information on storage stability and hydrolysis studies simulating pasteurisation, boiling and sterilisation 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 2 August 2024, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.0700000 HOPS”Code numberGroups and examples of individual products to which the MRLs apply^noteAcequinocyl (F)(1)(2)(3)0100000FRUITS, FRESH or FROZEN; TREE NUTS0110000Citrus fruits0,6(+)0110010Grapefruits(+)0110020Oranges(+)0110030Lemons(+)0110040Limes(+)0110050Mandarins(+)0110990Others (2)0120000Tree nuts0,01^note0120010Almonds0120020Brazil nuts0120030Cashew nuts0120040Chestnuts0120050Coconuts0120060Hazelnuts/cobnuts(+)0120070Macadamias0120080Pecans0120090Pine nut kernels0120100Pistachios0120110Walnuts0120990Others (2)0130000Pome fruits0,4(+)0130010Apples(+)0130020Pears(+)0130030Quinces(+)0130040Medlars(+)0130050Loquats/Japanese medlars(+)0130990Others (2)0140000Stone fruits0140010Apricots0,01^note0140020Cherries (sweet)0,10140030Peaches0,10140040Plums0,030140990Others (2)0,01^note0150000Berries 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

0,80151010Table grapes(+)0151020Wine grapes(+)01520000,01^note01530000,01^note0153010Blackberries0153020Dewberries0153030Raspberries (red and yellow)0153990Others (2)01540000,01^note0154010Blueberries0154020Cranberries0154030Currants (black, red and white)0154040Gooseberries (green, red and yellow)0154050Rose hips0154060Mulberries (black and white)0154070Azaroles/Mediterranean medlars0154080Elderberries0154990Others (2)0160000Miscellaneous fruitswith01610000161010Dates0,01^note0161020Figs0,01^note0161030Table olives0,01^note0161040Kumquats0,01^note0161050Carambolas0,01^note0161060Kaki/Japanese persimmons0,050161070Jambuls/jambolans0,01^note0161990Others (2)0,01^note01620000,01^note0162010Kiwi fruits (green, red, yellow)0162020Litchis/lychees0162030Passionfruits/maracujas0162040Prickly pears/cactus fruits0162050Star apples/cainitos0162060American persimmons/Virginia kaki0162990Others (2)01630000,01^note0163010Avocados0163020Bananas0163030Mangoes0163040Papayas0163050Granate 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 vegetables02310000231010Tomatoes0,3(+)0231020Sweet peppers/bell peppers0,30231030Aubergines/eggplants0,3(+)0231040Okra/lady's fingers0,01^note0231990Others (2)0,01^note02320000232010Cucumbers0,080232020Gherkins0,040232030Courgettes0,080232990Others (2)0,01^note02330000,01^note0233010Melons0233020Pumpkins0233030Watermelons0233990Others (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^note02560000,02^note0256010Chervil0256020Chives0256030Celery leaves0256040Parsley0256050Sage0256060Rosemary0256070Thyme0256080Basil and edible flowers0256090Laurel/bay leaves0256100Tarragon0256990Others (2)0260000Legume vegetables0,01^note0260010Beans (with pods)0260020Beans (without pods)0260030Peas (with pods)0260040Peas (without pods)0260050Lentils0260990Others (2)0270000Stem vegetables0,01^note0270010Asparagus0270020Cardoons0270030Celeries0270040Florence fennels0270050Globe artichokes0270060Leeks0270070Rhubarbs0270080Bamboo shoots0270090Palm hearts0270990Others (2)0280000Fungi, mosses and lichens0,01^note0280010Cultivated fungi0280020Wild fungi0280990Mosses and lichens0290000Algae and prokaryotes organisms0,01^note0300000PULSES0,01^note0300010Beans0300020Lentils0300030Peas0300040Lupins/lupini beans0300990Others (2)0400000OILSEEDS AND OIL FRUITS0,01^note0401000Oilseeds0401010Linseeds0401020Peanuts/groundnuts0401030Poppy seeds0401040Sesame seeds0401050Sunflower seeds0401060Rapeseeds/canola seeds0401070Soyabeans0401080Mustard seeds0401090Cotton seeds0401100Pumpkin seeds0401110Safflower seeds0401120Borage seeds0401130Gold of pleasure seeds0401140Hemp seeds0401150Castor beans0401990Others (2)0402000Oil fruits0402010Olives 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 CAROBS0,05^note0610000Teas0620000Coffee beans0630000Herbal infusions from06310000631010Chamomile0631020Hibiscus/roselle0631030Rose0631040Jasmine0631050Lime/linden0631990Others (2)06320000632010Strawberry0632020Rooibos0632030Mate/maté0632990Others (2)06330000633010Valerian0633020Ginseng0633990Others (2)06390000640000Cocoa beans0650000Carobs/Saint John's breads0700000HOPS20(+)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^note10110001011010Muscle(+)1011020Fat(+)1011030Liver(+)1011040Kidney(+)1011050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)1011990Others (2)10120001012010Muscle(+)1012020Fat(+)1012030Liver(+)1012040Kidney(+)1012050Edible 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)10150001015010Muscle(+)1015020Fat(+)1015030Liver(+)1015040Kidney(+)1015050Edible 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^note1020010Cattle(+)1020020Sheep1020030Goat1020040Horse(+)1020990Others (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, FISHPRODUCTS 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)

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