Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/451

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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 nicotine, maximum residue levels (‘MRLs’) were set in Part A of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.

(2)As regards nicotine in bark spices, root and rhizome, bud spices, flower pistil spices and aril spices, temporary MRLs were set by Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/377^note at 0,07 mg/kg until 22 February 2030, pending the submission and evaluation of new data and information on the natural occurrence or formation of nicotine in those products.

(3)As regards nicotine in seed spices and fruit spices, temporary MRLs were set by Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1536^note at 0,05 mg/kg until 22 February 2030, pending the submission and evaluation of new data and information on the natural occurrence or formation of nicotine in those products. That Regulation also set a temporary MRL for nicotine in cinnamon at 0,2 mg/kg, until 22 February 2030, pending the submission of the same information.

(4)Recently, food business operators submitted to the Commission specific monitoring data on spices, indicating that residues may occur in this product at higher levels than the temporary MRL established by Regulations (EU) 2023/377 and (EU) 2023/1536. Based on this more specific data, the Commission proposed the setting of temporary MRLs at a level of 0,3 mg/kg for all spices, corresponding to the 95^th percentile of all the sample results.

(5)Based on this new information, the European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) performed a new acute (short-term) dietary risk assessment for nicotine in spices and a new chronic (long-term) exposure assessment for European consumers. The Authority examined the risks to consumers and, where relevant, to animals, and gave a statement on the proposed MRLs^note. It concluded that the modifications to the MRLs for nicotine in spices were acceptable with regard to consumer safety on the basis of a consumer exposure assessment for 27 specific European consumer groups. The Authority took into account the most recent information on the toxicological properties of nicotine. Neither the long-term (chronic) exposure to that substance via consumption of all food products that may contain it nor the short-term (acute) exposure due to high consumption of relevant products show that there is any risk that the acceptable daily intake or the acute reference dose is exceeded.

(6)Based on the relevant risk assessments 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 are acceptable.

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

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

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This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

In Part A of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 the column for ‘Nicotine’ is replaced by the following:

‘Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels (mg/kg)^note^note^noteNicotineScientific evidence is not conclusive to demonstrate that nicotine occurs naturally in the concerned crop and to elucidate its mechanism of formation. When re-viewing the MRL, the Commission will take into account the information, if it is submitted by 22 February 2030, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.0154050 Rose hips0256000 (f) herbs and edible flowers0256010 Chervil0256020 Chives0256030 Celery leaves0256040 Parsley0256050 Sage0256060 Rosemary0256070 Thyme0256080 Basil and edible flowers0256090 Laurel/bay leaves0256100 Tarragon0256990 Others (2)0630000 Herbal infusions from0631000 (a) flowers0631010 Chamomile0631020 Hibiscus/roselle0631030 Rose0631040 Jasmine0631050 Lime/linden0631990 Others (2)0632000 (b) leaves and herbs0632010 Strawberry0632020 Rooibos0632030 Mate/maté0632990 Others (2)0633000 (c) roots0633010 Valerian0633020 Ginseng0633990 Others (2)0639000 (d) any other parts of the plant0800000 SPICES0810000 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)0830000 Bark spices0830010 Cinnamon0830990 Others (2)0840000 Root and rhizome spices0840010 Liquorice0840030 Turmeric/curcuma0840990 Others (2)0850000 Bud spices0850010 Cloves0850020 Capers0850990 Others (2)0860000 Flower pistil spices0860010 Saffron0860990 Others (2)0870000 Aril spices0870010 Mace0870990 Others (2)The following MRLs apply to dried wild mushrooms: 2,3 mg/kg for ceps, 1,2 mg/kg for dried wild mushrooms other than ceps. Recent monitoring data show that residues of nicotine occurs in dried ceps and dried wild mushrooms other than ceps. Scientific evidence is not conclusive to demonstrate that nicotine occurs naturally in the concerned crop and to elucidate its mechanism of formation. When re-viewing the MRL, the Commission will take into account the information, if it is submitted by 25 July 2029, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.0280020 Wild fungiScientific evidence is not conclusive to demonstrate that nicotine occurs naturally in the concerned crop and to elucidate its mechanism of formation. Temporary MRL valid until 22 February 2026. After this date the MRL will be 0,4 mg/kg unless further modified by a Regulation in light of new information provided by 30 June 2025 at the latest.0610000 Teas’Code numberGroups and examples of individual products to which the MRLs apply^noteNicotine(1)(2)(3)0100000FRUITS, FRESH or FROZEN; TREE NUTS0110000Citrus fruits0,01^note0110010Grapefruits0110020Oranges0110030Lemons0110040Limes0110050Mandarins0110990Others (2)0120000Tree nuts0,02^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

0,01^note0151010Table grapes0151020Wine grapes01520000,01^note01530000,01^note0153010Blackberries0153020Dewberries0153030Raspberries (red and yellow)0153990Others (2)01540000154010Blueberries0,01^note0154020Cranberries0,01^note0154030Currants (black, red and white)0,01^note0154040Gooseberries (green, red and yellow)0,01^note0154050Rose hips0,2^note0154060Mulberries (black and white)0,01^note0154070Azaroles/Mediterranean medlars0,01^note0154080Elderberries0,01^note0154990Others (2)0,01^note0160000Miscellaneous fruitswith01610000161010Dates0,01^note0161020Figs0,01^note0161030Table olives0,02^note0161040Kumquats0,01^note0161050Carambolas0,01^note0161060Kaki/Japanese persimmons0,01^note0161070Jambuls/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)01630000163010Avocados0,02^note0163020Bananas0,01^note0163030Mangoes0,01^note0163040Papayas0,01^note0163050Granate apples/pomegranates0,01^note0163060Cherimoyas0,01^note0163070Guavas0,01^note0163080Pineapples0,01^note0163090Breadfruits0,01^note0163100Durians0,01^note0163110Soursops/guanabanas0,01^note0163990Others (2)0,01^note0200000VEGETABLES, 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 vegetables0,01^note02310000231010Tomatoes0231020Sweet peppers/bell peppers0231030Aubergines/eggplants0231040Okra/lady's fingers0231990Others (2)02320000232010Cucumbers0232020Gherkins0232030Courgettes0232990Others (2)02330000233010Melons0233020Pumpkins0233030Watermelons0233990Others (2)023400002390000240000Brassica 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^note02560000,1^note0256010Chervil^note0256020Chives^note0256030Celery leaves^note0256040Parsley^note0256050Sage^note0256060Rosemary^note0256070Thyme^note0256080Basil and edible flowers^note0256090Laurel/bay leaves^note0256100Tarragon^note0256990Others (2)^note0260000Legume 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 lichens0280010Cultivated fungi0,01^note0280020Wild fungi0,02^note0280990Mosses and lichens0,01^note0290000Algae and prokaryotes organisms0,01^note0300000PULSES0,01^note0300010Beans0300020Lentils0300030Peas0300040Lupins/lupini beans0300990Others (2)0400000OILSEEDS AND OIL FRUITS0,02^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)0500000CEREALS0,02^note0500010Barley0500020Buckwheat and other pseudocereals0500030Maize/corn0500040Common millet/proso millet0500050Oat0500060Rice0500070Rye0500080Sorghum0500090Wheat0500990Others (2)0600000TEAS, COFFEE, HERBAL INFUSIONS, COCOA AND CAROBS0610000Teas0,5^note0620000Coffee beans0630000Herbal infusions from0,3^note0631000^note0631010Chamomile^note0631020Hibiscus/roselle^note0631030Rose^note0631040Jasmine^note0631050Lime/linden^note0631990Others (2)^note0632000^note0632010Strawberry^note0632020Rooibos^note0632030Mate/maté^note0632990Others (2)^note0633000^note0633010Valerian^note0633020Ginseng^note0633990Others (2)^note0639000^note0640000Cocoa beans0,05^note0650000Carobs/Saint John's breads0,05^note0700000HOPS0,05^note0800000SPICES^note0810000Seed spices0,3^note0810010Anise/aniseed^note0810020Black caraway/black cumin^note0810030Celery^note0810040Coriander^note0810050Cumin^note0810060Dill^note0810070Fennel^note0810080Fenugreek^note0810090Nutmeg^note0810990Others (2)^note0820000Fruit spices0,3^note0820010Allspice/pimento^note0820020Sichuan pepper^note0820030Caraway^note0820040Cardamom^note0820050Juniper berry^note0820060Peppercorn (black, green and white)^note0820070Vanilla^note0820080Tamarind^note0820990Others (2)^note0830000Bark spices0,3^note0830010Cinnamon^note0830990Others (2)^note0840000Root and rhizome spices^note0840010Liquorice0,3^note0840020Ginger (10)0840030Turmeric/curcuma0,3^note0840040Horseradish (11)0840990Others (2)0,3^note0850000Bud spices0,3^note0850010Cloves^note0850020Capers^note0850990Others (2)^note0860000Flower pistil spices0,3^note0860010Saffron^note0860990Others (2)^note0870000Aril spices0,3^note0870010Mace^note0870990Others (2)^note0900000SUGAR 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 eggs0,05^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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