#32026R1314EU Updates Pesticide Residue Limits for Certain Food and Feed Products
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This regulation changes EU maximum residue levels for several pesticide-related substances in certain food and feed products. It covers 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene, chlormequat, metribuzin, metribuzin-DADK, terbuthylazine and triclopyr, and updates the relevant annexes to the EU’s pesticide residue rules. For 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene, the EU sets temporary limits of 0.03 mg/kg for plant products other than potatoes, based on monitoring data showing natural occurrence above detection levels. Food producers, importers, traders and compliance teams should check the updated annex values and adjust residue testing, supplier checks and market access controls where affected.
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Key Changes
- Updates EU maximum residue levels for six pesticide-related substances in certain food and feed products.
- Sets temporary 0.03 mg/kg limits for 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene in plant products other than potatoes.
- Requires businesses handling affected products to check updated annex values and adjust residue compliance controls.
Obligations
What this law requires
Food and feed products of plant origin, other than potatoes, placed on the EU market must comply with the temporary maximum residue level of 0.03 mg/kg for 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene.
Operators placing affected food or feed products on the EU market must apply the updated maximum residue levels in Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 for chlormequat, metribuzin, metribuzin-DADK, terbuthylazine and triclopyr in or on the relevant products.