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Dr David Jukes, The University of Reading, UK

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Food Law News - UK - 2021

HSE New and Raised MRLs Database, 18 May 2021

PESTICIDES - Decision on amending the MRLs for fluxapyroxad in or on various root crops and coffee beans

The HSE has published a decision on amending some MRLs from 18 May 2021. A copy can be seen on the HSE website (click on image). To access the database, see: The GB MRL statutory Register.

The following is the start of the publication:

Background

Competent authority

The risk assessment associated with amending the MRLs for Great Britain has been conducted by the Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Application

Fluxapyroxad is an approved active substance in Great Britain.

In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005,1 HSE received an application from BASF SE to set import tolerances for the active substance fluxapyroxad in or on various root crops, to accommodate authorisations in the USA, and coffee beans, to accommodate an authorisation in Brazil.

HSE as the competent authority drew up an Evaluation Report (ER) that included the risk to consumers associated with amending the MRLs. The ER was submitted to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and a Reasoned Opinion (RO) was delivered prior to the 1st January 2021.


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