#AGRG2607757AOrder of April 2, 2026, concerning the establishment of a maximum residue limit for esfenvalerate on cherries marketed in France
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This law sets a maximum residue limit for the pesticide esfenvalerate on cherries in France, allowing for marketing if levels do not exceed 0.1 mg/kg. It impacts producers and suppliers of cherries, mandating compliance with specified limits according to current European regulations. The rules will change if EU regulation updates this residue limit.
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Key Changes
- Sets a maximum residue limit for esfenvalerate on cherries at 0.1 mg/kg.
- Allows marketing of cherries within France if they meet these specific residue limits.
- Regulations will be reassessed if EU updates the residue limits.
Obligations
What this law requires
Ensure esfenvalerate residue levels on cherries do not exceed 0.1 mg/kg before marketing in France
Test cherries for esfenvalerate residue content to verify compliance with the 0.1 mg/kg maximum residue limit
Restrict marketing of cherries exceeding 0.1 mg/kg esfenvalerate residue to French territory only; do not export to other EU member states
Cease application of the 0.1 mg/kg esfenvalerate limit and comply with new EU-level limits when EC Regulation 396/2005 is modified at the European level
Maintain documentation demonstrating esfenvalerate residue testing results and compliance with the 0.1 mg/kg limit for marketed cherries