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Modification of the existing maximum residue levels in leeks and spring onions/green onions/Welsh onions resulting from the use of potassium phosphonates.

Authors :
Bellisai, Giulia
Bernasconi, Giovanni
Brancato, Alba
Carrasco Cabrera, Luis
Castellan, Irene
Del Aguila, Monica
Ferreira, Lucien
Santonja, German Giner
Greco, Luna
Jarrah, Samira
Leuschner, Renata
Miron, Ileana
Nave, Stefanie
Pedersen, Ragnor
Reich, Hermine
Ruocco, Silvia
Santos, Miguel
Scarlato, Alessia Pia
Theobald, Anne
Tiramani, Manuela
Source :
EFSA Journal; May2023, Vol. 21 Issue 5, p1-29, 29p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant BASF Agro B.V. Arnhem (NL) Freienbach Branch submitted a request to the competent national authority in the Netherlands to modify the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the active substance potassium phosphonates in leeks and spring onions/green onions/Welsh onions. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive MRL proposals for the commodities under assessment. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of potassium phosphonates in accordance with the proposed residue definition 'phosphonic acid and its salts expressed as phosphonic acid' on the commodities under consideration. Based on the risk assessment results and assuming that the exiting MRLs will be amended as proposed by EFSA in previous outputs, EFSA concluded that the long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of potassium phosphonates according to the reported agricultural practices is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. Considering the toxicological profile of the active substance, a short‐term dietary risk assessment was not required. The risk assessment shall be regarded as indicative because some MRL proposals derived by EFSA in the framework of the MRL review according to Articles 12 and 43 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 require further consideration by risk managers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18314732
Volume :
21
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
EFSA Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
164023165
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2023.8033