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Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for fosetyl/phosphonic acid in citrus fruits resulting from the use of potassium phosphonates.

Authors :
Bellisai, Giulia
Bernasconi, Giovanni
Brancato, Alba
Cabrera, Luis Carrasco
Ferreira, Lucien
Giner, German
Greco, Luna
Jarrah, Samira
Kazocina, Aija
Leuschner, Renata
Magrans, Jose Oriol
Miron, Ileana
Nave, Stefanie
Pedersen, Ragnor
Reich, Hermine
Ruocco, Silvia
Santos, Miguel
Scarlato, Alessia Pia
Theobald, Anne
Vagenende, Benedicte
Source :
EFSA Journal; Nov2021, Vol. 19 Issue 11, p1-36, 36p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Luxembourg Industries (Pamol) Ltd submitted a request to the competent national authority in Spain to modify the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for fosetyl/phosphonic acid (fosetyl-Al (sum of fosetyl, phosphonic acid and their salts, expressed as fosetyl)) in citrus fruits. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of potassium phosphonates according to the existing and proposed residue definitions for enforcement in the commodities under consideration. Since EFSA raised concerns regarding the independence of some of the residue trials submitted in support of the MRL application, EFSA presented three options of MRL proposals for further risk management consideration. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short-term and long-term intake of residues resulting from the use of potassium phosphonates on citrus crops according to the reported agricultural practices is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18314732
Volume :
19
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
EFSA Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
153742758
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2021.6926