#32026R0748Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/748 on Coordinated Multiannual Union Control Programme for Pesticide Residues 2027-2029
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This regulation establishes the EU's coordinated monitoring programme for pesticide residues in food for the years 2027, 2028 and 2029. Member States must collect and analyse a minimum number of samples from specified plant and animal products, including fruits, vegetables, grains, fats, milk and eggs. The programme covers over 100 pesticide/product combinations with specific sampling years for certain substances. Results must be reported to EFSA by 31 August each following year using standardised formats. It repeals the previous programme (2025/854) but allows it to apply to 2026 samples.
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Key Changes
- Member States must sample and analyse specific pesticide/product combinations listed in Annex I for 2027-2029
- Minimum 683 samples per product group across at least 32 products with at least 12 samples per product per year
- Results must be submitted to EFSA by 31 August of the following year (2028, 2029, 2030) using SSD2 and Chemical Monitoring Reporting Guidance
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Obligations
What this law requires
Member States must take and analyse samples for pesticide/product combinations as specified in Annex I during 2027, 2028, and 2029
Member States must ensure sampling procedures comply with Directive 2002/63/EC, including random lot selection and specified number of units per sample
Member States must analyse all samples including foods for infants and young children and organic farming products according to requirements in Part B of Annex II
Member States must submit pesticide residue analysis results to EFSA using Standard Sample Description version 2 and the latest Chemical Monitoring Reporting Guidance
Member States must submit analysis results in electronic reporting format as specified by EFSA