Contents
Article 1#
1.Member Statesnote shall, during the years 2026, 2027 and 2028, take and analyse samples for the pesticide/product combinations as set out in Annex I.
2.Member States shall take samples as set out in Part A of Annex II and analyse all samples, including those of foods intended for infants and young children and products originating from organic farming in accordance with the requirements for analysis set out in Part B of Annex II.
3.Member States shall choose the lot to be sampled randomly.The sampling procedure, including the number of units, shall comply with Directive 2002/63/EC.
Article 2#
Member States shall submit the results of the analysis of samples tested in 2026, 2027 and 2028 by 31 August 2027, 2028 and 2029 respectively in the electronic reporting format as set out by the Authority.Where the residue definition of a pesticide includes more than one compound (active substance and/or metabolite or breakdown or reaction product), the analysis results shall be reported in accordance with the full residue definition. The results of all analytes that are part of the residue definition shall be submitted separately, as far as they are measured individually.
Article 3#
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/989 is repealed.However, as regards samples tested in 2025, it shall apply until 1 September 2026.
Annex I
PART A — ProductsProduct codes in accordance with Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. of plant originThe parts of the raw products to which MRLs apply shall be analysed for the main product of the group or subgroup as listed in Part A of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 unless stated otherwise. to be sampled in 2026, 2027 and 2028
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | (b) | (c) |
| (0110020) Orangesnote | (0151000) Table grapesnote | (0130010) Applesnote |
| (0130020) Pearsnote | (0163020) Bananasnote | (0152000) Strawberriesnote |
| (0162010) Kiwi fruitsnote | (0110010) Grapefruitsnote | (0140030) Peaches, including nectarines and similar hybridsnote |
| (0241020) Cauliflowersnote | (0231030) Auberginesnote | Wine (red or white) made from (0151020) Wine grapes (where no specific processing factors for wine are available, Member States shall report the wine processing factors used) |
| (0220020) Onionsnote | (0241010) Broccolinote | (0251020) Lettucesnote |
| (0213020) Carrotsnote | (0233010) Melonsnote | (0242020) Head cabbagesnote |
| (0211000) Potatoesnote | (0280010) Cultivated funginote | (0231010) Tomatoesnote |
| (0300010) Beans (dried)note | (0231020) Sweet peppers/bell peppersnote | (0252010) Spinachesnote |
| (0500070) Rye grainnote | (0500090) Wheat grainnote | (0500050) Oat grainnotenote |
| (0500060) Brown rice (husked rice), defined as rice after the removal of the hull from paddy ricenote | Virgin olive oil from (0402010) Olives for oil production (where no specific oil processing factor is available, Member States shall report the processing factors used) | (0500010) Barley grainnotenote |
PART B — ProductsProduct codes in accordance with Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. of animal originThe parts of the raw products to which MRLs apply shall be analysed for the main product of the group or subgroup as listed in Part A of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 unless stated otherwise. to be sampled in 2026, 2027 and 2028
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| (f) | (d) | (e) |
| (1016020) Poultry fatnotenote | (1012020) Bovine fatnotenote | (1020010) Cow’s milknote |
| (1012030) Bovine livernote | (1030010) Chicken eggsnotenote | (1011020) Swine fatnotenote |
PART C — Pesticide residue/product combinations to be analysed in/on products of plant origin
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,4-D | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on oranges, kiwi fruits, pears, cauliflowers, brown rice and dried beans in 2026; in and on grapefruits, table grapes, aubergines and broccoli in 2027; in and on peaches, lettuces and tomatoes in 2028. |
| 2-Phenylphenol | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on oranges, carrots, pears, rye and brown rice in 2026; in and on grapefruits and bananas in 2027; in and on strawberries in 2028. |
| 4-CPA | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on pears in 2026; in and on aubergines, melons, sweet peppers/bell peppers and cultivated fungi in 2027; in and on strawberries in 2028. |
| Abamectin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Acephate | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Acetamiprid | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Aclonifen | (a) | To be analysed only in and on carrots in 2026. | ||
| Acrinathrin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Aldicarb | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Aldrin and dieldrin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Ametoctradin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Azadirachtin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Azinphos-methyl | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Azoxystrobin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Benzalkonium chloride | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Bifenthrin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Biphenyl | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Bitertanol | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Boscalid | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Bromide ion | (a) | To be analysed only in and on brown rice and dried beans in 2026. | ||
| Bromopropylate | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Bupirimate | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Buprofezin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Captan | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Carbaryl | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Carbendazim and benomyl | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Carbofuran | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Chlorantraniliprole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Chlorates | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Chlorfenapyr | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Chlormequat | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on potatoes, cauliflowers, carrots, pears, rye, brown rice and dried beans in 2026; in and on table grapes, cultivated fungi and wheat in 2027; in and on strawberries, head cabbages, oats and barley in 2028. |
| Chlorothalonil | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on pears, kiwi fruits, potatoes and dried beans in 2026; in and on melons, table grapes, bananas and aubergines in 2027; in and on peaches, strawberries, tomatoes and lettuces in 2028. |
| Chlorpropham | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Chlorpyrifos | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Chlorpyrifos-methyl | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Clofentezine | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Clopyralid | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on table grapes, broccoli and cultivated fungi in 2027; in and on peaches, head cabbages, spinaches and oats in 2028. | |
| Clothianidin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Copper compounds | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Cyantraniliprole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Cyazofamid | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Cyflufenamid | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Cyflumetofen | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Cyfluthrin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Cymoxanil | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Cypermethrin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Cyproconazole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Cyprodinil | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Cyromazine | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on potatoes, onions, carrots and dried beans in 2026; in and on aubergines, sweet peppers/bell peppers, melons and cultivated fungi in 2027; in and on lettuces and tomatoes in 2028. |
| Deltamethrin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Diazinon | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Dichlorvos | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Dicloran | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Dicofol | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Didecyldimethylammonium chloride | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Diethofencarb | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Difenoconazole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Diflubenzuron | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Dimethoate | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Dimethomorph | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Diniconazole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Diphenylamine | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Dithianon | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on pears in 2026; in and on table grapes in 2027; in and on apples, peaches and strawberries in 2028. |
| Dithiocarbamates | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed in and on all listed commodities except broccoli, cauliflowers, head cabbages, olive oil, wine and onions. |
| Dodine | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Emamectin benzoate B1a, expressed as emamectin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Endosulfan | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Epoxiconazole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Ethephon | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on oranges and pears in 2026; in and on grapefruits, melons, sweet peppers/bell peppers, wheat and table grapes in 2027; in and on apples, peaches, tomatoes, barley and wine in 2028. |
| Ethion | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Ethirimol | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Etofenprox | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Etoxazole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Ethylene oxide | (a) | To be analysed in and on dried beans and brown rice in 2026. | ||
| Famoxadone | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fenamidone | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fenamiphos | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fenarimol | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fenazaquin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fenbuconazole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fenbutatin oxide | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on oranges and pears in 2026; in and on grapefruits and table grapes in 2027; in and on apples, strawberries and peaches in 2028. |
| Fenhexamid | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fenitrothion | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fenoxycarb | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fenpropathrin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fenpropidin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fenpropimorph | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fenpyrazamine | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fenpyroximate | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fenthion | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fenvalerate | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fipronil | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Flonicamid | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fluazifop-P | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on pears, cauliflowers, dried beans, potatoes, carrots and onions in 2026; in and on aubergines, broccoli and sweet peppers/bell peppers in 2027; in and on strawberries, head cabbages and spinaches in 2028. |
| Flubendiamide | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fludioxonil | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Flufenoxuron | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fluopicolide | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fluopyram | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Flupyradifurone | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fluquinconazole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Flusilazole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Flutriafol | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fluxapyroxad | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Folpet | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Formetanate | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Fosetyl-Al | (a) | (b) | (c) | For findings of fosetyl-Al the MRL for its metabolite phosphonic acid applies. |
| Fosthiazate | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Glufosinate ammonium | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on pears, potatoes, kiwi fruits, brown rice and dried beans in 2026; in and on table grapes, bananas and cultivated fungi in 2027; in and on peaches, strawberries, head cabbages, apples and lettuces in 2028. |
| Glyphosate | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on pears, kiwi fruits, dried beans, brown rice, rye, carrots and oranges in 2026; in and on cultivated fungi, table grapes, grapefruits, aubergines and wheat in 2027; in and on apples, peaches, strawberries, head cabbages, lettuces, wine, spinaches, oats and barley in 2028. |
| Haloxyfop including haloxyfop-P | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on pears, potatoes, carrots, cauliflowers, onions and dried beans in 2026; in and on broccoli and wheat in 2027; in and on strawberries and head cabbages in 2028. |
| Hexaconazole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Hexythiazox | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Imazalil | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Imidacloprid | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Indoxacarb | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Iprodione | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Iprovalicarb | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Isocarbophos | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Isofetamid | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Isoprothiolane | (a) | To be analysed only in and on brown rice in 2026. | ||
| Kresoxim-methyl | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Lambda-cyhalothrin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Linuron | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Lufenuron | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Malathion | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Maleic hydrazide | (a) | To be analysed only in and on onions and potatoes in 2026. | ||
| Mandipropamid | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Mefentrifluconazole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Mepanipyrim | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Mepiquat | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on pears, cauliflowers, potatoes, dried beans, rye and brown rice in 2026; in and on table grapes, sweet peppers/bell peppers, cultivated fungi and wheat in 2027; in and on apples, wine, strawberries, barley and oats in 2028. |
| Metaflumizone | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Metalaxyl and metalaxyl-M | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Metamitron | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Methamidophos | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Methidathion | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Methiocarb | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Methomyl | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Methoxyfenozide | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Metrafenone | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Monocrotophos | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Myclobutanil | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Nicotine | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on pears, onions, potatoes and dried beans in 2026; in and on table grapes, cultivated fungi and sweet peppers/bell peppers in 2027; in and on apples, peaches, strawberries, lettuces, spinaches and tomatoes in 2028. |
| Omethoate | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Oxadixyl | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Oxamyl | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Oxathiapiprolin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Oxydemeton-methyl | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Paclobutrazole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Parathion methyl | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Penconazole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Pencycuron | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Pendimethalin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Permethrin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Phosmet | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Pirimicarb | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Pirimiphos-methyl | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Prochloraz | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Procymidone | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Profenofos | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Propamocarb | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on pears, carrots, cauliflowers, onions, potatoes and dried beans in 2026; in and on table grapes, melons, bananas, aubergines, broccoli, sweet peppers/bell peppers and wheat in 2027; in and on strawberries, head cabbages, spinaches, lettuces, tomatoes and barley in 2028. |
| Propargite | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Propiconazole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Propyzamide | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Proquinazid | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Prosulfocarb | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Prothioconazole | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on carrots, onions, rye and brown rice in 2026; in and on sweet peppers/bell peppers and wheat in 2027; in and on head cabbages, lettuces, tomatoes, oats and barley in 2028. |
| Pymetrozine | (b) | (c) | Not to be analysed in or on any product in 2026. To be analysed only in and on aubergines, melons and sweet peppers/bell peppers in 2027; in and on lettuces, strawberries, spinaches and tomatoes in 2028. | |
| Pyraclostrobin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Pyrethrins | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Pyridaben | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Pyridalyl | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Pyrimethanil | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Pyriproxyfen | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Quinoxyfen | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Spinetoram | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Spinosad | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Spirodiclofen | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Spiromesifen | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Spiroxamine | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Spirotetramat | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Sulfoxaflor | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Tau-Fluvalinate | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Tebuconazole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Tebufenozide | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Tebufenpyrad | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Teflubenzuron | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Tefluthrin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Terbuthylazine | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Tetraconazole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Tetradifon | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Thiabendazole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Thiacloprid | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Thiamethoxam | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Thiodicarb | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Thiophanate-methyl | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Tolclofos-methyl | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Triadimefon | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Triadimenol | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Triazophos | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Tricyclazole | (a) | To be analysed only in and on brown rice in 2026. | ||
| Trifloxystrobin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Triflumizole | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Triflumuron | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Trimethyl-sulfonium cation | (a) | (b) | (c) | Analysis shall be made only in and on oranges, pears, cauliflowers, onions, dried beans and brown rice in 2026; in and on table grapes, bananas, grapefruits, aubergines, cultivated fungi and sweet peppers/bell peppers in 2027; in and on apples, strawberries, peaches, head cabbages and oats in 2028. |
| Trinexapac | (a) | (b) | (c) | To be analysed only in and on oranges and rye in 2026; in and on wheat and cultivated fungi in 2027; in and on apples, strawberries, barley and oats in 2028. |
| Vinclozolin | (a) | (b) | (c) | |
| Zoxamide | (a) | (b) | (c) |
PART D — Pesticide residue/product combinations to be analysed in/on products of animal origin
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrin and dieldrin | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Benzalkonium chloride | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Bifenthrin | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Chlorates | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Chlordane | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Chlormequat | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Chlorpyrifos | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Chlorpyrifos-methyl | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Copper compounds | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Cypermethrin | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| DDT | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Deltamethrin | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Diazinon | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Didecyldimethylammonium chloride | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Endosulfan | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Famoxadone | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Fenvalerate | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Fipronil | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Glufosinate ammonium | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Glyphosate | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Heptachlor | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Hexachlorobenzene | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH, Alpha-Isomer) | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH, Beta-Isomer) | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Indoxacarb | (e) | To be analysed only in and on cow’s milk in 2028. | ||
| Lindane | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Mefentrifluconazole | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Mepiquat | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Methoxychlor | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Parathion | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Pendimethalin | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Permethrin | (f) | (d) | (e) | |
| Pirimiphos-methyl | (f) | (d) | (e) |
Annex II
PART A — Number of samples and sampling of products originating from organic farming and foods intended for infants and young children
1.The minimum number of samples to be taken for each product and analysed for the pesticides listed in Annex I (per year per commodity) shall be the following:| | | |BE | 15 | | LT | 12| |BG | 15 | | LU | 12| |CZ | 15 | | HU | 15| |DK | 12 | | MT | 12| |DE | 106 | | NL | 20| |EE | 12 | | AT | 15|IE | 12 | | PL | 51| |EL | 15 | | PT | 15|ES | 55 | | RO | 22| |FR | 78 | | SI | 12| |HR | 12 | | SK | 12| |IT | 75 | | FI | 12| |CY | 12 | | SE | 15| |LV | 12 | | UK(NI) | 12| |TOTAL NUMBER OF SAMPLES: 683
2.In addition to point 1, each Member State shall take and analyse for the pesticides listed in Annex I Part C and Part D the following:2026 | 2027 | 20285 samples of infant formulae and 5 samples of follow-on formulae | 10 samples of processed cereal-based baby food | 10 samples of foods for infants and young children other than infant formulae, follow-on formulae and processed cereal-based baby food
3.Samples from products originating from organic farming shall, where available, be taken in proportion to the market share of those products in each Member State with a minimum of 1 and analysed for the pesticides listed in Annex I Part C and Part D.
4.For foods intended for infants and young children, Member States shall assess whether maximum residue levels for food for infants and young children provided for in Article 4 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/127, Article 3 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/128 and Article 7 of Directive 2006/125/EC are complied with, taking into account only the residue definitions set out in Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. Where analysing samples of the products as proposed ready for consumption or as reconstituted according to the instructions of the manufacturers, the maximum residue levels set out in Directive 2006/125/EC and Delegated Regulations (EU) 2016/127 and (EU) 2016/128 shall be taken into account. Where such foods can be consumed both as sold and as reconstituted, the results shall be reported on the product as sold.
PART B — Requirements for analysis
1.Member States using multi-residue methods may use qualitative screening methods on up to 15 % of the samples to be taken and analysed in accordance with point 1 of Part A. Where qualitative screening methods are used, the remaining number of samples shall be analysed by quantitative multi-residue methods.Where the results of qualitative screening are positive, Member States shall use a usual target method to quantify the findings.
2.As regards single residue methods, Member States may transmit samples to be taken and analysed in accordance with point 1 of Part A to official laboratories already having the required validated analytical methods.
3.Guidance concerning ‘Analytical quality control and validation procedures for pesticide residues analysis in food and feed’note is published on the Commission website.
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