Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/129

law://eu/reg/2023/129@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 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 azoxystrobin, prosulfocarb, sedaxane and valifenalate, maximum residue levels (‘MRLs’) were set in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.

(2)On 14 December 2021, the Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted new Codex maximum residue limits (CXLs) for azoxystrobin in guavas and for valifenalate in onions, shallots, tomatoes, and eggplants^note.

(3)In accordance with Article 5(3) of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council^note, where international standards exist or their completion is imminent, they are to be taken into consideration in the development or adaptation of food law, except where such standards or relevant parts would be an ineffective or inappropriate means to fulfil the legitimate objectives of food law or where there is a scientific justification, or where they would result in a different level of protection from the one determined as appropriate in the Union. Moreover, in accordance with Article 13, point (e), of that Regulation, the Union is to promote consistency between international technical standards and food law while ensuring that the high level of protection adopted in the Union is not reduced.

(4)The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) assessed the CXLs proposed for azoxystrobin in guavas and for valifenalate in onions, shallots, tomatoes, and eggplants and concluded they are safe for consumers in the Union^note. The Union did not present reservations^note^,^note to the Codex Committee on Pesticides Residues on these proposed CXLs.

(5)It is therefore appropriate to include these CXLs in Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as MRLs. In the framework of the evaluation of the proposed CXL for valifenalate in tomatoes, a sufficient number of residue trials was submitted and the Authority concluded that these data were sufficient for the uses under consideration. Therefore, it is appropriate to delete the respective footnote in Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 highlighting the need for additional data.

(6)As regards azoxystrobin, an application pursuant to Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 requesting a modification of the existing MRLs was submitted for rapeseeds/canola seeds and linseeds. As regards prosulfocarb, such an application was submitted for herbs and edible flowers. As regards sedaxane, such an application was submitted for potatoes.

(7)In accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, all those applications were evaluated by the Member States concerned and the evaluation reports were forwarded to the Commission.

(8)The Authority assessed the applications and the evaluation reports, examining in particular the risks to consumers and, where relevant, to animals, and gave reasoned opinions on the proposed MRLs^note. It forwarded those opinions to the applicants, the Commission and the Member States and made them available to the public.

(9)As regards azoxystrobin in linseeds, the Authority concluded that the submitted data was insufficient to modify the existing MRL. Therefore, it is not appropriate to modify that MRL.

(10)As regards all other modifications to MRLs requested by the applicants for azoxystrobin, prosulfocarb and sedaxane, the Authority concluded that all requirements with respect to completeness of data submission were met and that the modifications to the MRLs requested by the applicants were 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 data on the toxicological properties of the substances. Neither the long-term exposure to these substances via consumption of all food products that may contain them, nor the short-term exposure due to high consumption of the relevant products showed a risk that the acceptable daily intake or the acute reference dose is exceeded.

(11)As regards prosulfocarb in herbs and edible flowers, the Authority had previously identified, in the framework of the review of the existing MRLs for prosulfocarb according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005^note, that some information on residue trials was unavailable. Therefore, Commission Regulation (EU) No 777/2013^note required further residue data to confirm the tentative MRL of 0,05 mg/kg for that active substance in those products. In the framework of the new application requesting the modification of the MRLs for prosulfocarb in herbs and edible flowers, new uses and new residue trials were submitted and the Authority concluded that these data were sufficient for the uses under consideration and to support a new higher MRL. Therefore, it is appropriate to modify the MRL and to delete the respective footnote in Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 highlighting the need for additional data.

(12)Based on the on the scientific report and on the reasoned opinions of the Authority and taking into account the relevant factors listed in Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the proposed modifications to the MRLs fulfil the requirements of Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.

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

(14)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 #

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 26 February 2023 as regards all proposed MRLs.

In Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the columns for azoxystrobin, prosulfocarb, sedaxane and valifenalate are replaced by the following:

‘Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels (mg/kg)^note^noteAzoxystrobinThe European Food Safety Authority identified some information on toxicity of metabolites as unavailable. When reviewing the MRL, the Commission will take into account the information referred to in the first sentence, if it is submitted by 5 August 2024, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.1011000 (a) swine1011010 Muscle1011020 Fat1011030 Liver1011040 Kidney1011050 Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)1011990 Others (2)1012000 (b) bovine1012010 Muscle1012020 Fat1012030 Liver1012040 Kidney1012050 Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)1012990 Others (2)1013000 (c) sheep1013010 Muscle1013020 Fat1013030 Liver1013040 Kidney1013050 Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)1013990 Others (2)1014000 d) goat1014010 Muscle1014020 Fat1014030 Liver1014040 Kidney1014050 Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)1014990 Others (2)1016000 (f) poultry1016010 Muscle1016020 Fat1016030 Liver1016040 Kidney1016050 Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)1016990 Others (2)1020000 Milk1020010 Cattle1020020 Sheep1020030 Goat1020040 Horse1020990 Others (2)1030000 Birds eggs1030010 Chicken1030020 Duck1030030 Geese1030040 Quail1030990 Others (2)ProsulfocarbThe 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 17 August 2015, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.0810000 Seed spices0810010 Anise/aniseed0810020 Black caraway/black cumin0810030 Celery0810040 Coriander0810050 Cumin0810060 Dill0810070 Fennel0810080 Fenugreek0810090 Nutmeg0810990 Others (2)0820000 Fruit spices0820010 Allspice/pimento0820020 Sichuan pepper0820030 Caraway0820040 Cardamom0820050 Juniper berry0820060 Peppercorn (black green and white)0820070 Vanilla0820080 Tamarind0820990 Others (2)The European Food Safety Authority identified some information on crop metabolism 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 17 August 2015, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.0213020 Carrots0213030 Celeriacs/turnip rooted celeries0213040 Horseradishes0213060 Parsnips0213070 Parsley roots/Hamburg roots parsley0213090 Salsifies0270030 CeleriesThe 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 17 August 2015, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.0152000 (b) strawberriesValifenalate (R) (A)(R) The residue definition differs for the following combinations pesticide-code number: Valifenalate - code 1000000 except 1040000: Valifenalate and valifenalate acid (IR5839)(A) The EU reference laboratories identified the reference standard for valifenalate acid (IR5839) as commercially not available. When reviewing the MRLs, the Commission will take into account the commercial availability of the reference standard referred to it in the first sentence by 2 August 2023, or, if that reference standard is not commercially available by that date, the unavailability of it.’Code numberGroups and examples of individual products to which the MRLs apply^noteAzoxystrobinProsulfocarbSedaxane (sum of isomers)Valifenalate (R) (A)(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)0100000FRUITS, FRESH or FROZEN; TREE NUTS0,01^note0110000Citrus fruits150,01^note0,01^note0110010Grapefruits0110020Oranges0110030Lemons0110040Limes0110050Mandarins0110990Others (2)0120000Tree nuts0,02^note0,01^note0120010Almonds0,010120020Brazil nuts0,010120030Cashew nuts0,010120040Chestnuts0,010120050Coconuts0,010120060Hazelnuts/cobnuts0,010120070Macadamias0,010120080Pecans0,010120090Pine nut kernels0,010120100Pistachios10120110Walnuts0,010120990Others (2)0,010130000Pome fruits0,01^note0,01^note0,01^note0130010Apples0130020Pears0130030Quinces0130040Medlars0130050Loquats/Japanese medlars0130990Others (2)0140000Stone fruits20,01^note0,01^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

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(2)0,01^note01630000163010Avocados0,01^note0163020Bananas20163030Mangoes40163040Papayas0,30163050Granate apples/pomegranates0,01^note0163060Cherimoyas0,01^note0163070Guavas0,20163080Pineapples0,01^note0163090Breadfruits0,01^note0163100Durians0,01^note0163110Soursops/guanabanas0,01^note0163990Others (2)0,01^note0200000VEGETABLES, FRESH or FROZEN0210000Root and tuber vegetables0,01^note021100070,01^note0,15021200010,01^note0,01^note0212010Cassava roots/manioc0212020Sweet potatoes0212030Yams0212040Arrowroots0212990Others (2)02130000,01^note0213010Beetroots10,01^note0213020Carrots11(+)0213030Celeriacs/turnip rooted celeries10,08(+)0213040Horseradishes10,08(+)0213050Jerusalem artichokes10,01^note0213060Parsnips10,08(+)0213070Parsley roots/Hamburg roots parsley10,08(+)0213080Radishes1,50,01^note0213090Salsifies10,08(+)0213100Swedes/rutabagas10,01^note0213110Turnips10,01^note0213990Others (2)10,01^note0220000Bulb vegetables100,01^note0220010Garlic0,01^note0,01^note0220020Onions0,030,50220030Shallots0,030,50220040Spring onions/green onions and Welsh onions0,020,01^note0220990Others (2)0,01^note0,01^note0230000Fruiting vegetables0,01^note0,01^note023100030231010Tomatoes0,40231020Sweet peppers/bell peppers0,01^note0231030Aubergines/eggplants0,40231040Okra/lady's fingers0,01^note0231990Others (2)0,01^note023200010,01^note0232010Cucumbers0232020Gherkins0232030Courgettes0232990Others (2)023300010,01^note0233010Melons0233020Pumpkins0233030Watermelons0233990Others (2)02340000,01^note0,01^note02390000,01^note0,01^note0240000Brassica vegetables(excluding brassica roots and brassica baby leaf crops)0,01^note0,01^note0,01^note024100050241010Broccoli0241020Cauliflowers0241990Others (2)024200050242010Brussels sprouts0242020Head cabbages0242990Others (2)024300060243010Chinese cabbages/pe-tsai0243020Kales0243990Others (2)024400050250000Leaf vegetables, herbs and edible flowers0251000100,01^note0,01^note0,01^note0251010Lamb's lettuces/corn salads0251020Lettuces0251030Escaroles/broad-leaved endives0251040Cresses and other sprouts and shoots0251050Land cresses0251060Roman rocket/rucola0251070Red mustards0251080Baby leaf crops (including brassica species)0251990Others (2)0252000150,01^note0,01^note0,01^note0252010Spinaches0252020Purslanes0252030Chards/beet leaves0252990Others (2)02530000,01^note0,01^note0,01^note0,01^note02540000,01^note0,01^note0,01^note0,01^note02550000,30,01^note0,01^note0,01^note025600070200,02^note0,02^note0256010Chervil0256020Chives0256030Celery leaves0256040Parsley0256050Sage0256060Rosemary0256070Thyme0256080Basil and edible flowers0256090Laurel/bay leaves0256100Tarragon0256990Others (2)0260000Legume vegetables30,01^note0,01^note0,01^note0260010Beans (with pods)0260020Beans (without pods)0260030Peas (with pods)0260040Peas (without pods)0260050Lentils0260990Others (2)0270000Stem vegetables0,01^note0,01^note0270010Asparagus0,01^note0,01^note0270020Cardoons150,01^note0270030Celeries151,5(+)0270040Florence fennels100,01^note0270050Globe artichokes50,01^note0270060Leeks100,01^note0270070Rhubarbs0,60,01^note0270080Bamboo shoots0,01^note0,01^note0270090Palm hearts0,01^note0,01^note0270990Others (2)0,01^note0,01^note0280000Fungi, mosses and lichens0,01^note0,01^note0,01^note0,01^note0280010Cultivated fungi0280020Wild fungi0280990Mosses and lichens0290000Algae and prokaryotes organisms0,01^note0,01^note0,01^note0,01^note0300000PULSES0,150,01^note0,01^note0,01^note0300010Beans0300020Lentils0300030Peas0300040Lupins/lupini beans0300990Others (2)0400000OILSEEDS AND OIL FRUITS0,02^note0,01^note0,01^note0401000Oilseeds0401010Linseeds0,40401020Peanuts/groundnuts0,20401030Poppy seeds0,50401040Sesame seeds0,01^note0401050Sunflower seeds0,50401060Rapeseeds/canola seeds0,70401070Soyabeans0,50401080Mustard seeds0,50401090Cotton seeds0,70401100Pumpkin seeds0,01^note0401110Safflower seeds0,40401120Borage seeds0,40401130Gold of pleasure seeds0,50401140Hemp seeds0,01^note0401150Castor beans0,01^note0401990Others (2)0,01^note0402000Oil fruits0402010Olives for oil production0,01^note0402020Oil palms kernels0,01^note0402030Oil palms fruits0,030402040Kapok0,01^note0402990Others (2)0,01^note0500000CEREALS0,01^note0,01^note0,01^note0500010Barley1,50500020Buckwheat and other pseudocereals0,01^note0500030Maize/corn0,020500040Common millet/proso millet0,01^note0500050Oat1,50500060Rice50500070Rye0,50500080Sorghum100500090Wheat0,50500990Others (2)0,01^note0600000TEAS, COFFEE, HERBAL INFUSIONS, COCOA AND CAROBS0,05^note0,05^note0610000Teas0,05^note0,05^note0620000Coffee beans0,030,05^note0630000Herbal infusions from06310006020631010Chamomile0631020Hibiscus/roselle0631030Rose0631040Jasmine0631050Lime/linden0631990Others (2)06320006020632010Strawberry0632020Rooibos0632030Mate/maté0632990Others (2)06330000,30,05^note0633010Valerian0633020Ginseng0633990Others (2)06390000,05^note0,05^note0640000Cocoa beans0,05^note0,05^note0650000Carobs/Saint John's breads0,05^note0,05^note0700000HOPS300,05^note0,05^note0,05^note0800000SPICES0810000Seed spices0,30,3(+)0,05^note0,05^note0810010Anise/aniseed(+)0810020Black caraway/black cumin(+)0810030Celery(+)0810040Coriander(+)0810050Cumin(+)0810060Dill(+)0810070Fennel(+)0810080Fenugreek(+)0810090Nutmeg(+)0810990Others (2)(+)0820000Fruit spices0,30,3(+)0,05^note0,05^note0820010Allspice/pimento(+)0820020Sichuan pepper(+)0820030Caraway(+)0820040Cardamom(+)0820050Juniper berry(+)0820060Peppercorn (black, green and white)(+)0820070Vanilla(+)0820080Tamarind(+)0820990Others (2)(+)0830000Bark spices0,05^note0,05^note0,05^note0,05^note0830010Cinnamon0830990Others (2)0840000Root and rhizome spices0840010Liquorice0,05^note0,05^note0,05^note0,05^note0840020Ginger (10)0840030Turmeric/curcuma0,05^note0,05^note0,05^note0,05^note0840040Horseradish (11)0840990Others (2)0,05^note0,05^note0,05^note0,05^note0850000Bud spices0,05^note0,05^note0,05^note0,05^note0850010Cloves0850020Capers0850990Others (2)0860000Flower pistil spices0,05^note0,05^note0,05^note0,05^note0860010Saffron0860990Others (2)0870000Aril spices0,05^note0,05^note0,05^note0,05^note0870010Mace0870990Others (2)0900000SUGAR PLANTS0,01^note0,01^note0,01^note0900010Sugar beet roots50900020Sugar canes0,050900030Chicory roots0,090900990Others (2)0,01^note1000000PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN -TERRESTRIAL ANIMALS1010000Commodities from0,01^note0,01^note0,03^note10110001011010Muscle0,01^note(+)1011020Fat0,05(+)1011030Liver0,07(+)1011040Kidney0,07(+)1011050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)0,07(+)1011990Others (2)0,01^note(+)10120001012010Muscle0,01^note(+)1012020Fat0,05(+)1012030Liver0,07(+)1012040Kidney0,07(+)1012050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)0,07(+)1012990Others (2)0,01^note(+)10130001013010Muscle0,01^note(+)1013020Fat0,05(+)1013030Liver0,07(+)1013040Kidney0,07(+)1013050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)0,07(+)1013990Others (2)0,01^note(+)10140001014010Muscle0,01^note(+)1014020Fat0,05(+)1014030Liver0,07(+)1014040Kidney0,07(+)1014050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)0,07(+)1014990Others (2)0,01^note(+)10150001015010Muscle0,01^note1015020Fat0,051015030Liver0,071015040Kidney0,071015050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)0,071015990Others (2)0,01^note10160000,01^note(+)1016010Muscle(+)1016020Fat(+)1016030Liver(+)1016040Kidney(+)1016050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)(+)1016990Others (2)(+)10170001017010Muscle0,01^note1017020Fat0,051017030Liver0,071017040Kidney0,071017050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)0,071017990Others (2)0,01^note1020000Milk0,01^note(+)0,01^note0,01^note0,03^note1020010Cattle(+)1020020Sheep(+)1020030Goat(+)1020040Horse(+)1020990Others (2)(+)1030000Birds eggs0,01^note(+)0,01^note0,01^note0,03^note1030010Chicken(+)1030020Duck(+)1030030Geese(+)1030040Quail(+)1030990Others (2)(+)1040000Honey and other apiculture products (7)0,05^note0,05^note0,05^note0,05^note1050000Amphibians and Reptiles0,01^note0,01^note0,01^note0,03^note1060000Terrestrial invertebrate animals0,01^note0,01^note0,01^note0,03^note1070000Wild terrestrial vertebrate animals0,01^note0,01^note0,01^note0,03^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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