Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1841 of 20 October 2021 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 6-benzyladenine and aminopyralid in or on certain productsText with EEA relevance.

Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1841 of 20 October 2021 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 6-benzyladenine and aminopyralid 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 OJ L 70, 16.3.2005, p. 1. , and in particular Article 14(1)(a) and Article 49(2) thereof, Whereas: (1) For aminopyralid, maximum residue levels (MRLs) were set in Part A of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. For 6-benzyladenine, no MRLs were set in Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, and as that active substance is not included in Annex IV to that Regulation, the default value of 0,01 mg/kg laid down in Article 18(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 applies. (2) For 6-benzyladenine, the European Food Safety Authority (the Authority) submitted a reasoned opinion on the existing MRLs in accordance with Article 12(1) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 European Food Safety Authority; Reasoned opinion on the review of the existing maximum residue levels for 6-benzyladenine according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. EFSA Journal 2020; 18(7): 6220. . It recommended setting MRLs at the limit of determination (LOD). Those MRLs should be set in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. (3) For aminopyralid, the Authority submitted a reasoned opinion on the existing MRLs in accordance with Article 12(1) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 European Food Safety Authority; Reasoned opinion on the review of the existing maximum residue levels for aminopyralid according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. EFSA Journal 2020; 18(8): 6229. . It proposed to change the residue definition for commodities of plant origin. It recommended lowering the MRLs for poultry fat. For other products, it recommended raising or keeping the existing MRLs. The MRLs for those products should be set in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 at the existing level or the level identified by the Authority. (4) Existing Codex maximum residue limits (CXLs) were taken into account in the reasoned opinions of the Authority. CXLs, which are safe for consumers in the Union, were considered for MRL setting. (5) As regards products on which the use of the plant protection product concerned is not authorised, and for which no import tolerances or CXLs exist, MRLs should be set at the specific LOD or the default MRL should apply, as provided for in Article 18(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. (6) The Commission consulted the European Union reference laboratories for residues of pesticides as regards the need to adapt certain LODs. As regards several substances concerned by this Regulation, those laboratories concluded that for certain commodities technical development requires the setting of specific LODs.

(7) 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. (8) 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. (9) Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 should therefore be amended accordingly. (10) 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. (11) 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. (12) 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 and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as it stood before being amended by this Regulation shall continue to apply to products which were produced in the Union or imported into the Union before 10 May 2022.

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 10 May 2022. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 20 October 2021. For the Commission The President Ursula von der Leyen

Annex

ANNEX Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 are amended as follows: (1) in Annex II, the following columns for 6-benzyladenine and aminopyralid are added: Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels (mg/kg) Indicates lower limit of analytical determination For the complete list of products of plant and animal origin to which MRLs apply, reference should be made to Annex I Aminopyralid (sum of aminopyralid, its salts and its conjugates, expressed as aminopyralid) (R) (R) The residue definition differs for the following combinations pesticide-code number: Aminopyralid - code 1000000 except 1040000: aminopyralid Code numberGroups and examples of individual products to which the MRLs apply6-BenzyladenineAminopyralid (sum of aminopyralid, its salts and its conjugates, expressed as aminopyralid) (R)(1)(2)(3)(4)0100000FRUITS, FRESH or FROZEN; TREE NUTS0,010110000Citrus fruits0,010110010Grapefruits0110020Oranges0110030Lemons0110040Limes0110050Mandarins0110990Others (2)0120000Tree nuts0,050120010Almonds0120020Brazil nuts0120030Cashew nuts0120040Chestnuts0120050Coconuts0120060Hazelnuts/cobnuts0120070Macadamias0120080Pecans0120090Pine nut kernels0120100Pistachios0120110Walnuts0120990Others (2)0130000Pome fruits0,010130010Apples0130020Pears0130030Quinces0130040Medlars0130050Loquats/Japanese medlars

0130990Others (2)0140000Stone fruits0,010140010Apricots0140020Cherries (sweet)0140030Peaches0140040Plums0140990Others (2)0150000Berries and small fruits0,010151000 (a) grapes 0151010Table grapes0151020Wine grapes0152000 (b) strawberries 0153000 (c) cane fruits 0153010Blackberries0153020Dewberries0153030Raspberries (red and yellow)0153990Others (2)0154000 (d) other small fruits and berries 0154010Blueberries0154020Cranberries0154030Currants (black, red and white)0154040Gooseberries (green, red and yellow)0154050Rose hips0154060Mulberries (black and white)0154070Azaroles/Mediterranean medlars0154080Elderberries0154990Others (2)0160000Miscellaneous fruitswith0161000 (a) edible peel 0161010Dates0,010161020Figs0,010161030Table olives0,050161040Kumquats0,010161050Carambolas0,010161060Kaki/Japanese persimmons0,010161070Jambuls/jambolans0,010161990Others (2)0,01 0162000 (b) inedible peel, small 0,010162010Kiwi fruits (green, red, yellow)0162020Litchis/lychees0162030Passionfruits/maracujas0162040Prickly pears/cactus fruits0162050Star apples/cainitos0162060American persimmons/Virginia kaki0162990Others (2)0163000 (c) inedible peel, large 0163010Avocados0,050163020Bananas0,010163030Mangoes0,010163040Papayas0,010163050Granate apples/pomegranates0,010163060Cherimoyas0,010163070Guavas0,010163080Pineapples0,010163090Breadfruits0,010163100Durians0,010163110Soursops/guanabanas0,010163990Others (2)0,010200000VEGETABLES, FRESH or FROZEN0210000Root and tuber vegetables0,010,010211000 (a) potatoes 0212000 (b) tropical root and tuber vegetables 0212010Cassava roots/manioc0212020Sweet potatoes0212030Yams0212040Arrowroots0212990Others (2)0213000 (c) other root and tuber vegetables except sugar beets 0213010Beetroots0213020Carrots0213030Celeriacs/turnip rooted celeries0213040Horseradishes0213050Jerusalem artichokes0213060Parsnips0213070Parsley roots/Hamburg roots parsley 0213080Radishes0213090Salsifies0213100Swedes/rutabagas0213110Turnips0213990Others (2)0220000Bulb vegetables0,010,010220010Garlic0220020Onions0220030Shallots0220040Spring onions/green onions and Welsh onions0220990Others (2)0230000Fruiting vegetables0,010,010231000 (a) Solanaceae and Malvaceae 0231010Tomatoes0231020Sweet peppers/bell peppers0231030Aubergines/eggplants0231040Okra/lady's fingers0231990Others (2)0232000 (b) cucurbits with edible peel 0232010Cucumbers0232020Gherkins0232030Courgettes0232990Others (2)0233000 (c) cucurbits with inedible peel 0233010Melons0233020Pumpkins0233030Watermelons0233990Others (2)0234000 (d) sweet corn 0239000 (e) other fruiting vegetables 0240000Brassica vegetables(excluding brassica roots and brassica baby leaf crops)0,010,010241000 (a) flowering brassica 0241010Broccoli0241020Cauliflowers0241990Others (2)0242000 (b) head brassica 0242010Brussels sprouts 0242020Head cabbages0242990Others (2)0243000 (c) leafy brassica 0243010Chinese cabbages/pe-tsai0243020Kales0243990Others (2)0244000 (d) kohlrabies 0250000Leaf vegetables, herbs and edible flowers0251000 (a) lettuces and salad plants

0,010,010251010Lamb's lettuces/corn salads0251020Lettuces0251030Escaroles/broad-leaved endives0251040Cresses and other sprouts and shoots0251050Land cresses0251060Roman rocket/rucola0251070Red mustards0251080Baby leaf crops (including brassica species)0251990Others (2)0252000 (b) spinaches and similar leaves 0,010,010252010Spinaches0252020Purslanes0252030Chards/beet leaves0252990Others (2)0253000 (c) grape leaves and similar species 0,010,010254000 (d) watercresses 0,010,010255000 (e) witloofs/Belgian endives 0,010,010256000 (f) herbs and edible flowers 0,020,020256010Chervil0256020Chives0256030Celery leaves0256040Parsley0256050Sage0256060Rosemary0256070Thyme0256080Basil and edible flowers0256090Laurel/bay leaves0256100Tarragon0256990Others (2) 0260000Legume vegetables0,010,010260010Beans (with pods)0260020Beans (without pods)0260030Peas (with pods)0260040Peas (without pods)0260050Lentils0260990Others (2)0270000Stem vegetables0,010,010270010Asparagus0270020Cardoons0270030Celeries0270040Florence fennels0270050Globe artichokes0270060Leeks0270070Rhubarbs0270080Bamboo shoots0270090Palm hearts0270990Others (2)0280000Fungi, mosses and lichens0,010,010280010Cultivated fungi0280020Wild fungi0280990Mosses and lichens0290000Algae and prokaryotes organisms0,010,010300000PULSES0,010,050300010Beans0300020Lentils0300030Peas0300040Lupins/lupini beans0300990Others (2)0400000OILSEEDS AND OIL FRUITS0,010,050401000Oilseeds0401010Linseeds0401020Peanuts/groundnuts0401030Poppy seeds0401040Sesame seeds0401050Sunflower seeds0401060Rapeseeds/canola seeds0401070Soyabeans 0401080Mustard seeds0401090Cotton seeds0401100Pumpkin seeds0401110Safflower seeds0401120Borage seeds0401130Gold of pleasure seeds0401140Hemp seeds0401150Castor beans0401990Others (2)0402000Oil fruits0402010Olives for oil production0402020Oil palms kernels0402030Oil palms fruits0402040Kapok0402990Others (2)0500000CEREALS0,010500010Barley0,150500020Buckwheat and other pseudocereals0,050500030Maize/corn0,050500040Common millet/proso millet0,050500050Oat0,150500060Rice0,050500070Rye0,150500080Sorghum0,050500090Wheat0,10500990Others (2)0,050600000TEAS, COFFEE, HERBAL INFUSIONS, COCOA AND CAROBS0,050,050610000Teas0620000Coffee beans0630000Herbal infusions from0631000 (a) flowers 0631010Chamomile0631020Hibiscus/roselle0631030Rose0631040Jasmine0631050Lime/linden0631990Others (2) 0632000 (b) leaves and herbs 0632010Strawberry0632020Rooibos0632030Mate/maté0632990Others (2)0633000 (c) roots 0633010Valerian0633020Ginseng0633990Others (2)0639000 (d) any other parts of the plant 0640000Cocoa beans0650000Carobs/Saint John's breads0700000HOPS0,050,050800000SPICES0810000Seed spices0,050,050810010Anise/aniseed0810020Black caraway/black cumin0810030Celery0810040Coriander0810050Cumin0810060Dill0810070Fennel0810080Fenugreek0810090Nutmeg0810990Others (2)0820000Fruit spices0,050,050820010Allspice/pimento0820020Sichuan pepper0820030Caraway0820040Cardamom0820050Juniper berry0820060Peppercorn (black, green and white)0820070Vanilla0820080Tamarind0820990Others (2)0830000Bark spices0,050,050830010Cinnamon0830990Others (2)0840000Root and rhizome spices

0840010Liquorice0,050,050840020Ginger (10)0840030Turmeric/curcuma0,050,050840040Horseradish (11)0840990Others (2)0,050,050850000Bud spices0,050,050850010Cloves0850020Capers0850990Others (2)0860000Flower pistil spices0,050,050860010Saffron0860990Others (2)0870000Aril spices0,050,050870010Mace0870990Others (2)0900000SUGAR PLANTS0,010,010900010Sugar beet roots0900020Sugar canes0900030Chicory roots0900990Others (2)1000000PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN -TERRESTRIAL ANIMALS1010000Commodities from0,011011000 (a) swine 1011010Muscle0,11011020Fat0,11011030Liver0,051011040Kidney11011050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)11011990Others (2)0,051012000 (b) bovine 1012010Muscle0,11012020Fat0,11012030Liver0,051012040Kidney11012050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)11012990Others (2)0,05 1013000 (c) sheep 1013010Muscle0,11013020Fat0,11013030Liver0,051013040Kidney11013050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)11013990Others (2)0,051014000 (d) goat 1014010Muscle0,11014020Fat0,11014030Liver0,051014040Kidney11014050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)11014990Others (2)0,051015000 (e) equine 1015010Muscle0,11015020Fat0,11015030Liver0,051015040Kidney11015050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)11015990Others (2)0,051016000 (f) poultry 1016010Muscle0,011016020Fat0,011016030Liver0,051016040Kidney0,011016050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)0,051016990Others (2)0,051017000 (g) other farmed terrestrial animals 1017010Muscle0,11017020Fat0,11017030Liver0,051017040Kidney11017050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)11017990Others (2)0,051020000Milk0,010,021020010Cattle1020020Sheep1020030Goat 1020040Horse1020990Others (2)1030000Birds eggs0,010,011030010Chicken1030020Duck1030030Geese1030040Quail1030990Others (2)1040000Honey and other apiculture products (7)0,050,051050000Amphibians and Reptiles0,010,011060000Terrestrial invertebrate animals0,010,011070000Wild terrestrial vertebrate animals0,010,011100000PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN - FISH, FISH PRODUCTS AND ANY OTHER MARINE AND FRESHWATER FOOD PRODUCTS (8)1200000PRODUCTS OR PART OF PRODUCTS EXCLUSIVELY USED FOR ANIMAL FEED PRODUCTION (8)1300000PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS (9) (2) in Part A of Annex III, the column for aminopyralid is deleted.