ISSN 1977-0677
Official Journal
of the European Union
L 151
English edition
Legislation
Volume 60
14 June 2017
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(1) Text with EEA relevance. |
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Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period. The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
II Non-legislative acts
REGULATIONS
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14.6.2017 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 151/1 |
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2017/978
of 9 June 2017
amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for fluopyram; hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), alpha-isomer; hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), beta-isomer; hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), sum of isomers, except the gamma isomer; lindane (hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), gamma-isomer); nicotine and profenofos in or on certain products
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC (1), and in particular Article 14(1)(a), Article 18(1)(b) and Article 49(2) thereof,
Whereas:
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For fluopyram and nicotine maximum residue levels (MRLs) were set in Part A of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. For profenofos, hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) alpha-isomer; hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) beta-isomer; hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), sum of isomers, except the gamma isomer and lindane (hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), gamma-isomer) MRLs were set in Annex II and Part B of Annex III to that Regulation. |
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For fluopyram by Commission Regulation (EU) No 270/2012 (2) provisional MRLs were set for several products until 31 December 2013, pending the submission of further residue data. Commission Regulation (EU) No 1004/2013 (3) extended the validity of these MRLs until 19 October 2015, pending the evaluation of these data. Based on the reasoned opinion (4) of the European Food Safety Authority, hereinafter ‘the Authority’, it is appropriate to reduce to the relevant limit of determination (LOD) the provisional MRLs for solanacea, other fruiting vegetables, cardoons, celeries, Florence fennels, other stem vegetables, cotton seeds, other oilseeds, common millet/prosomillet, other cereals, herbal infusions from any other parts of the plant, seed spices, caraway and other sugar plants for all of which no data was submitted, and sweet corn for which residue trials in primary and rotational crops show that residues are below the LOD. |
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For hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), alpha-isomer; hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), beta-isomer; hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), sum of isomers, except the gamma isomer and lindane (hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), gamma-isomer), the Authority submitted monitoring data to the Commission showing that residues no longer occur at levels above the relevant MRL or LOD and that lower LODs were achievable by newly available analytical methods also allowing to distinguish the different isomers of hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH). It is therefore appropriate to modify some of the existing MRLs and LODs for hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), alpha-isomer; hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), beta-isomer and lindane (hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), gamma-isomer) and delete the MRLs for hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), sum of isomers, except the gamma isomer. |
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For nicotine by Commission Regulation (EU) No 401/2015 (5) provisional MRLs were set for rose hips, herbs and edible flowers, wild fungi, teas, herbal infusions and spices until 19 October 2016, pending the submission and evaluation of new data and information on the natural occurrence or formation of nicotine in the concerned products. Scientific evidence is not conclusive to demonstrate that nicotine occurs naturally in the concerned products and to elucidate the mechanism of formation. The Authority and food business operators submitted recent monitoring data showing that residues of this substance still occur in those products. It is therefore appropriate to continue to monitor the levels of nicotine in these products and to extend the validity of these MRLs until five years from the publication of this Regulation. |
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For profenofos by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1096/2014 (6) provisional MRLs were set for fresh herbs and herbal infusions, pending the submission of monitoring data on the occurrence of this substance in the concerned products. The Authority and food business operators submitted recent monitoring data showing that residues of this substance still occur in those products. It is therefore appropriate to continue to monitor the levels of profenofos in these products and to extend the validity of these MRLs until five years from the publication of this Regulation. |
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Based on the reasoned opinions of the Authority and taking into account the factors relevant to the matter under consideration, the appropriate modifications to the MRLs fulfil the requirements of Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. |
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Through the World Trade Organisation, the trading partners of the Union were consulted on the new MRLs and their comments have been taken into account. |
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Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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In order to allow for the normal marketing, processing and consumption of products, this Regulation should provide for a transitional arrangement for products which have been produced before the modification of the MRLs and for which information shows that a high level of consumer protection is maintained. |
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A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before the modified MRLs become applicable in order to permit Member States, third countries and food business operators to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements which will result from the modification of the MRLs. |
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The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
As regards the active substances fluopyram; hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), alpha-isomer; hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), beta-isomer; hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), sum of isomers, except the gamma isomer; lindane (hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), gamma-isomer); nicotine and profenofos in and on all products, Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as it stood before being amended by this Regulation shall continue to apply to products which were produced before 4 January 2018.
Article 3
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
It shall apply from 4 January 2018.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 9 June 2017.
For the Commission
The President
Jean-Claude JUNCKER
(2) Commission Regulation (EU) No 270/2012 of 26 March 2012 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for amidosulfuron, azoxystrobin, bentazone, bixafen, cyproconazole, fluopyram, imazapic, malathion, propiconazole and spinosad in or on certain products (OJ L 89, 27.3.2012, p. 5).
(3) Commission Regulation (EU) No 1004/2013 of 15 October 2013 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for 8-hydroxyquinoline, cyproconazole, cyprodinil, fluopyram, nicotine, pendimethalin, penthiopyrad and trifloxystrobin in or on certain products (OJ L 279, 19.10.2013, p. 10).
(4) Reasoned opinion on the modification of the existing maximum residue levels for fluopyram in various crops. EFSA Journal 2016;14(6):4520.
(5) Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/401 of 25 February 2015 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for acetamiprid, chromafenozide, cyazofamid, dicamba, difenoconazole, fenpyrazamine, fluazinam, formetanate, nicotine, penconazole, pymetrozine, pyraclostrobin, tau-fluvalinate and tebuconazole in or on certain products (OJ L 71, 14.3.2015, p. 114).
(6) Commission Regulation (EU) No 1096/2014 amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for carbaryl, procymidone and profenofos in or on certain products (OJ L 300, 18.10.2014, p. 5).
ANNEX
Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 are amended as follows:
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Annex II is amended as follows:
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Annex III is amended as follows:
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In Annex V, the following columns for hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) alpha-isomer; hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) beta-isomer and lindane (hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), gamma-isomer) are added. ‘Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels (mg/kg)
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(*1) Indicates lower limit of analytical determination
(*2) Pesticide-code combination for which the MRL as set in Annex III Part B applies.
(1) For the complete list of products of plant and animal origin to which MRLs apply, reference should be made to Annex I.
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Profenofos (F)
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The following MRL applies to chilli peppers: 3 mg/kg.
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Monitoring data carried out between 2012 and 2015, show that residues of profenofos occur in herbs. Further monitoring data is necessary to compare the evolution of the occurrence of profenofos in herbs. When re-viewing the MRL, the Commission will take into account the information, if it is submitted by 18 October 2021, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.
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(*3) Indicates lower limit of analytical determination
(2) For the complete list of products of plant and animal origin to which MRLs apply, reference should be made to Annex I.
Fluopyram (R)
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The residue definition differs for the following combinations pesticide-code number: Fluopyram — code 1000000 except 1040000: sum fluopyram and fluopyram-benzamide (M25) expressed as fluopyram |
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The applicable maximum residue level for horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) in the spice group (code 0840040) is the one set for horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) in the Vegetables category, root and tuber vegetables group (code 0213040) taking into account changes in the levels by processing (drying) according to Art. 20 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.
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Nicotine
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Scientific evidence is not conclusive to demonstrate that nicotine occurs naturally in the concerned crop and to elucidate its mechanism of formation. When re-viewing the MRL, the Commission will take into account the information, if it is submitted by 19 October 2021, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.
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The following MRLs apply to dried wild mushrooms: 2,3 mg/kg for ceps, 1,2 mg/kg for dried wild mushrooms other than ceps. Scientific evidence is not conclusive to demonstrate that nicotine occurs naturally in the concerned crop and to elucidate its mechanism of formation. When re-viewing the MRL, the Commission will take into account the information, if it is submitted by 19 October 2021, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.
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Scientific evidence is not conclusive to demonstrate that nicotine occurs naturally in the concerned crop and to elucidate its mechanism of formation. When re-viewing the MRL, the Commission will take into account the information, if it is submitted by 19 October 2021, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.
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(*4) Indicates lower limit of analytical determination
(3) For the complete list of products of plant and animal origin to which MRLs apply, reference should be made to Annex I.
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Profenofos (F)
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Monitoring data carried out between 2012 and 2015, show that residues of profenofos occur in herbs. Further monitoring data is necessary to compare the evolution of the occurrence of profenofos in herbs. When re-viewing the MRL, the Commission will take into account the information, if it is submitted by 18 October 2021, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.
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Monitoring data carried out between 2012 and 2015, show that residues of profenofos occur in rose petals. Further monitoring data is necessary to compare the evolution of the occurrence of profenofos in rose petals. When re-viewing the MRL, the Commission will take into account the information, if it is submitted by 18 October 2021, or, if that information is not submitted by that date, the lack of it.
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The applicable maximum residue level for horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) in the spice group (code 0840040) is the one set for horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) in the Vegetables category, root and tuber vegetables group (code 0213040) taking into account changes in the levels by processing (drying) according to Art. 20 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.
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(*5) Indicates lower limit of analytical determination
(4) For the complete list of products of plant and animal origin to which MRLs apply, reference should be made to Annex I.
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Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), alpha-isomer (F)
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The applicable maximum residue level for horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) in the spice group (code 0840040) is the one set for horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) in the Vegetables category, root and tuber vegetables group (code 0213040) taking into account changes in the levels by processing (drying) according to Art. 20 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.
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Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), beta-isomer (F)
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The applicable maximum residue level for horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) in the spice group (code 0840040) is the one set for horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) in the Vegetables category, root and tuber vegetables group (code 0213040) taking into account changes in the levels by processing (drying) according to Art. 20 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.
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Lindane (Gamma-isomer of hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH)) (F)
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The applicable maximum residue level for horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) in the spice group (code 0840040) is the one set for horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) in the Vegetables category, root and tuber vegetables group (code 0213040) taking into account changes in the levels by processing (drying) according to Art. 20 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.
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