Notifications for United Kingdom (158 notifications)

Oxathiapiprolin is an approved active substance in Great Britian. The Health and Safety Executive received an application to set new maximum residues levels (MRLs) for the commodities listed in section 3. Following assessment, new MRLs have been introduced to set Import Tolerances.  The Evaluation Report/ Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRLs is available at the following link: The evaluation of new MRLs for oxathiapiprolin in or on various commoditiesThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRLs in force, new MRLs are being adopted.

The United Kingdom would like to advise Members of an error in notification G/SPS/N/GBR/94, ‘Proposed GB MRLs for emamectin amending the GB MRL Statutory Register’.This corrigendum amends an error in the original notification. Two links to the supporting document were provided in section 6. One of these links contained an error so did not work correctly. The correct web address was correctly included in the other link. To clarify, the correct link to the supporting document is: The review of the MRLs for emamectin in or on lettuces and milkThere has been no change to the notified document itself, and the correct document remains available. The final date for comments, adoption and publication on this notification remains unchanged.

Potassium phosphonates is an approved active substance in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive received an application to set a new Maximum Residue Level (MRL) for mangoes. Following the assessment, a new MRL has been introduced to accommodate an import tolerance on potassium phosphonates in mangoes. The Evaluation Report/ Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRL is available at the following link: The evaluation of a new MRL for potassium phosphonates in or on mangoesThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRL in force, a new MRL is being adopted.There are no CXLs  for potassium phosphonates on mangoes, nor for fosetyl aluminium (which can include residues arising from the use of potassium phosphonates) on mangoes.

Fenamiphos is not an approved active substance in Great Britain (GB). Following a review under the GB regulatory regime, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has carried out a review of the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for fenamiphos currently established in Great Britain.The review considered Codex MRLs (CXLs), and the following are proposed for adoption: Apples and Bananas.The CXLs for products of animal origin are equivalent to the proposed GB MRLs which are either being lowered or retained at the current value. The evaluation concluded that existing GB MRLs for all other commodities do not provide adequate consumer protection and do not meet the UK’s appropriate level of protection. As a result, these MRLs are recommended to be lowered to the limit of quantification (LOQ).The draft Reasoned Opinion on the review of the MRLs is available at the following link: The review of the existing MRLs for fenamiphosThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected.

Acetamiprid is an approved active substance in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive received an application to set a new Maximum Residue Level (MRL) for acetamiprid in strawberries. Following the assessment, a new MRL has been introduced to accommodate a new authorisation of a plant protection product in Great Britain.The Evaluation Report/ Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRL is available at the following link: The evaluation of a new MRL for acetamiprid in or on strawberriesThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRLs in force, new MRLs are being adopted.

The following amendments are being made to England, Scotland, and Wales (Great Britain) assimilated law Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072: Moving Agrilus horni and Heterobasidion occidentale to the list of GB Quarantine Pests from the provisional Quarantine Pest list;Moving Toumeyella parvicornis to the list of GB Quarantine Pests from the provisional Quarantine Pest list, including the need to meet the specific import requirements;The removal of the pest Helicoverpa armigera from the GB Quarantine Pest list and the withdrawal of its specific import requirements;The removal of two bark beetle species, Dendroctonus micans and Ips cembrae, from the list of Pest Free Area Quarantine Pests. Previously there were Pest Free Areas for these pests in the West of Scotland;The addition of Homona magnanima as a GB provisional Quarantine Pest;An update to the geographical extent of import requirements for Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, to reflect expansion of pest presence to Armenia;An update to correct a misplaced asterisk in point 2 of part B of Annex VII requirement for Xylella fastidiosa, to clarify the requirement to provide Pest Free Area details (if used) on the phytosanitary certificate;A change to the name of provisional Quarantine Pest from Ennomos subsignarius to Ennomos subsignariaMore information on the measures can be found in the Q&A Document linked to this notification.

Mefentrifluconazole is an approved active substance in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive received an application to set a new Maximum Residue Level (MRL) for currants (black, red, and white). Following the assessment, a new MRL has been established to accommodate a 120-day emergency authorisation of a plant protection product in Great Britain. This MRL will apply on a temporary basis for five years.  The Evaluation Report/ Reasoned Opinion supporting this measure is available at the following link: The evaluation of new MRLs for mefentrifluconazole in or on currants The residue levels arising from the notified uses are below toxicological reference values, and therefore no harmful effects on human health are expected. As the expected residues exceed the current MRL in force, a new temporary MRL is being adopted to accommodate this.

Assimilated Regulation 2019/1793 lays down rules concerning the temporary increase of official controls and emergency measures applicable to certain food and feed of non-animal origin entering Great Britain from the countries listed in that Regulation. This is due to the risk of contamination by aflatoxins, pesticide residues, dyes, preservatives, pentachlorophenol and dioxins by microbiological contamination.  The proposed changes listed below are required following a science and evidence-based assessment of the risks by the FSA and FSS.   It is proposed that the notified document (the Regulation) amends Annexes I, and II to Regulation 2019/1793 by introducing the following changes: Brazil - New listing in Annex I for Pawpaws (Papaya) (Food), for pesticide residues, at 10% frequency of identity and physical checks. China - Delist from Annex I Sweet peppers (Capsicum annuum) (Food – crushed or ground) for SalmonellaEthiopia - Update commodity codes for Sesamum seeds (Food) for Salmonella, listed in Annex II, extending the range of commodities subject to controls. Dominican RepublicIncrease frequency of identity and physical checks from 20% to 50%, for pesticide residues, to be performed on Aubergines (Solanum melongena) (Food – fresh or chilled), listed in Annex I.  IndiaNew listing in Annex II, moving from Annex I, for Drumsticks (Moringa oleifera) (Food fresh, chilled or frozen), for pesticide residues, at 20% frequency of identity and physical checks. New listing in Annex II, moving from Annex I, for Ginger, saffron, turmeric (Curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices (Food – dried spices), for pesticide residues, at 20% frequency of identity and physical checks. Increase frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms(Food – dried spices) from 10% to 50%, for pesticide residues, listed in Annex I.  New listing in Annex II, moving from Annex I, for Okra (Food – fresh, chilled or frozen), for pesticide residues, at 20% frequency of identity and physical checks.  New listing in Annex II, moving from Annex I, for Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries (Food – dried spices), for pesticide residues, at 20% frequency of identity and physical checks. MalaysiaDecrease frequency of identity and physical checks from 50% to 20%, for pesticide residues, to be performed on Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) (Food – fresh) Nigeria - Update commodity codes for Sesamum seeds (Food) for Salmonella, listed in Annex I, extending the range of commodities subject to controls. Paraguay - New listing in Annex I for Groundnuts in shell, Groundnuts shelled, Groundnuts, otherwise prepared or preserved, Groundnut Flours and Meals, Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut Oil, Groundnuts paste, and Peanut Butter (Food and feed), for aflatoxins, at 10 % frequency of identity and physical checks. SudanUpdate commodity codes for Sesamum seeds (Food) for Salmonella, listed in Annex II, extending the range of commodities subject to controls. Syria - Update commodity codes for Sesamum seeds (Food) for Salmonella, listed in Annex I, extending the range of commodities subject to controls. Thailand - New listing in Annex I for Pitahaya (dragon fruit) (Food – fresh or chilled), for pesticide residues, at 10% frequency of identity and physical checks. TürkiyeUpdate commodity codes for Sesamum seeds (Food) for Salmonella, listed in Annex II, extending the range of commodities subject to controls. Uganda New listing in Annex II, moving from Annex I, for Peppers of the genus Capsicum (other than sweet) (Food – fresh, chilled or frozen), for pesticide residues, at 20% frequency of identity and physical checks.  Update commodity codes for Sesamum seeds (Food) for Salmonella, listed in Annex II, extending the range of commodities subject to controls. Viet Nam Decrease frequency of identity and physical checks from 50% to 20%, for pesticide residues, to be performed on Okra Food – fresh, chilled or frozen)

Acetamiprid is an approved active substance in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive received an application to set new MRLs for sweet/bell peppers. Following assessment, new MRLs have been introduced to support/accommodate a new authorisation of a plant protection product in Great Britain.  The supporting Evaluation Report/Reasoned Opinion is available here:  The evaluation of new MRLs for acetamiprid in or on sweet peppers bell peppers.pdfThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As these residue levels exceed the current MRLs, new MRLs are being adopted.

Mepiquat is an approved active substance in Great Britain.  The Health and Safety Executive received an application to reassess the temporary Maximum Residue Levels (tMRLs) for mepiquat residues in cultivated fungi, including oyster mushrooms. For oyster mushrooms the monitoring data supports raising the tMRL from 0.7 mg/kg to 3 mg/kg.   The evaluation concludes that the existing tMRL of 0.09 mg/kg remains appropriate for all other cultivated fungi except oyster mushrooms. The Evaluation Report/ Reasoned Opinion supporting the new tMRLs is available at the following link along with a complete list of the new tMRLs:  The evaluation of supplementary information to support the tMRL for mepiquat in or on cultivated fungiThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current tMRL in force, a new tMRL is being adopted. This revised tMRL must be reviewed in seven years, with updated monitoring data submitted to confirm it’s continued validity.

Cycloxydim is an approved active substance in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive received an application to set new Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for  Potatoes, Beetroot, Horseradish, Parsnip, Parsley roots/ Hamburg roots parsley, Radishes, Salsifies, Swedes/rutabagas, Turnips, Flowering brassica, Head brassica, Kohlrabies, Lamb’s lettuce/corn salads, Roman rocket/rucola, Red mustards, Baby leaf crops, Purslanes, Chards/beet leaves, Herbs and edible flowers, except Celery leaves, Beans without pods, Lentils (fresh), and in various products of animal origin.Following the assessment, new MRLs have been introduced to set Import Tolerances.The Evaluation Report/ Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRL[s] is available at the following link:  The evaluation of new MRLs for cycloxydim in or on various commoditiesThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. Since these levels are above current MRLs, new MRLs are being adopted.

Mandipropamid is an approved active substance in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive received an application to set a new MRL for mandipropamid in radish leaves. Following an assessment, a new MRL has been adopted. The Evaluation Report/ Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRL is available at the following link:The evaluation of a new MRL for mandipropamid in or on radish leaves.pdfThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue level exceeds the current MRL, new MRL is being adopted.

Model Health Certificate GBHC562 for raw petfood cites the import conditions for fishery products: These were previously set out in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/626 but are now published on GOV.UK. GBHC562 has therefore been amended to reflect this change. Attestation AH/P801, covering random sampling requirements, will also be revised to correct a clerical error made when the certificate was last published. It currently states:  the competent authority examined a random sample of the products immediately prior to dispatch and found it to comply with microbiological GB requirements for Salmonella and Enterobacteriaceae;" This will be corrected to the following:  the pet food being certified must be analysed by a random sampling of at least five samples from each processed batch taken during or after storage at the processing plant and found to comply with microbiological GB requirements for Salmonella and Enterobacteriaceae;" This brings the text back in line with Great Britain's actual import requirement for random sampling.Publishing import conditions on GOV.UK means they can be amended administratively rather than through legislation. This allows for more agile responses to changes in risk.The requirement currently cited in Attestation AH/P801 is erroneous and was made by clerical error when the certificate was drafted. This revision clarifies the correct import requirement.The intention of this attestation is that in the case of raw petfood, the competent authority assures themselves, prior to signing the certificate, that the sampling has been carried out prior to dispatch, during or after storage at the processing plant and complies with microbiological requirements for Great Britain (GB).There is no requirement for the sampling to be carried out by the competent authority.

G/SPS/N/GBR/78 of 18 December 2024 notified planned amendments to England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain) assimilated legislation (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU)2019/2072) intended to come into force on 30 May 2025. Following the recommendations of a draft UK Pest Risk Analysis, Pochazia shantungensis will not be added to England, Scotland, and Wales (Great  Britain) assimilated (Commission  Implementing  Regulation (EU) 2019/2072) as a GB provisional quarantine pest.

The draft Reasoned Opinion on the review of the MRLs is available at the following link:The review of the MRLs for emamectin in or on lettuces and milk The document outlines the proposed MRLs for emamectin following a review of the MRLs by the Health and Safety Executive: The review of the MRLs for emamectin in or on lettuces and milk.docxThe following CXLs are being proposed for adoption:   Leaves of Brassicaceae (subgroup) (0.2 mg/kg), except for kales; spinach (0.05 mg/kg); tea, green, black (black, fermented and dried) (0.1 mg/kg); edible offal (mammalian) (0.1 mg/kg); milks (0.003 mg/kg). The proposed measure raises the MRLs for Chinese cabbage, others – leafy brassicas, spinach, tea and edible offals. The proposed measure lowers the MRLs for lettuces from 1.0 mg/kg to 0.01 mg/kg and milk from 0.01 mg/kg to 0.003 mg/kg.  This measure retains the previous MRLs for all other commodities.  For lettuce and milk the risk assessments concluded that UK level of protection was not met by the current GB MRLs so they are proposed to be lowered. New/raised MRLs are being adopted as the CXLs meet the UK’s appropriate level of protection.

Thiabendazole is an approved active substance in Great Britain. An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to set new MRLs for mangoes, sweet potatoes and witloof/Belgian endives, as well as to consider supplementary information for a range of crops. Following assessment, new MRLs have been introduced to set Import Tolerances. In addition, based on the results of the evaluation of supplementary information, a review of the current MRL for birds eggs was conducted.The following CXLs are being adopted:Mangoes (7 mg/kg);Sweet potatoes (3 mg/kg);Witloof/Belgian endives (0.15 mg/kg);Birds eggs (0.1 mg/kg).Note:  The CXL for eggs (1030000) at 0.1 mg/kg is proposed to be adopted, and this is lower than the current GB MRL of 2 mg/kg. The Evaluation Report/ Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRLs is available at the following link:  The evaluation of new MRLs and supplementary information for thiabendazole and the review of the MRL for thiabendazole in or on eggsThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRLs in force, new MRLs are being adopted for mangoes (0163030); sweet potatoes (0212020); and witloof/Belgian endive (0255000).  The review of supplementary information revealed that harmful effects on human health could not be excluded for the current MRL on birds eggs, hence the CXL, which is lower than the current MRL, is proposed for adoption.

The latest model health certificate for the import of day-old chicks other than ratites, which introduces the option to allow transport in containers that have been cleansed and disinfected before loading of the day-old chicks in accordance with the instructions of the competent authority of the country or territory of origin. There is a period of six months’ grace (ending on 31 October 2025) in which both the prior and current certificate will be accepted.

Import conditions for the related products previously set out in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/626, and under Tables 1 and 2 of Annex XIV of Commission Regulation (EU) No 142/2011, are now published on GOV.UK.The following model Health Certificates have been amended to reflect this change, citing the new GOV.UK webpage:Model Health Certificate GBHC093X for raw petfood from non-EU countries;Model Health Certificate GBHC434 for raw or treated raw collagen or gelatine materials for transit or storage;Model Health Certificate GBHC440 for composite products;Model Health Certificate GBHC501 for blood products from Equidae.In addition, a clarifying line has been added to model GBHC440 to confirm that an Official Inspector can sign the certificate where the composite products contain only egg or fishery products.Publishing these import conditions on GOV.UK means they can be amended administratively rather than through legislation. This allows for more agile responses to changes in risk.These administrative amendments are not changing the associated import requirements.There is a period of six months' grace (ending on 31 October 2025) in which both the prior and current certificate will be accepted.

Propamocarb is an approved active substance in Great Britain. An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to set new MRLs for lamb’s lettuce/corn salads (0251010), escaroles/broad-leaved endives (0251030), cresses and other sprouts and shoots (0251040), land cresses (0251050), red mustards (0251070) and baby leaf crops (including brassica species) (0251080). Following assessment, new MRLs have been introduced to accommodate new authorisations of plant protection products in Great Britain.The Evaluation Report/ Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRLs is available at the following link:  The evaluation of new MRLs for propamocarb in or on various commoditiesThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values, and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRLs in force, new MRLs are being adopted.

Fluopicolide is an approved active substance in Great Britain. An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to set a new MRL for escaroles/broad-leaved endives (0251030). Following assessment, a new MRL has been introduced to accommodate a new authorisation of a plant protection product in Great Britain. The GB MRL is increasing from 1.5 mg/kg to 4 mg/kgThe Evaluation Report/ Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRL is available at the following link:The evaluation of a new MRL for fluopicolide in or on escaroles broad-leaved endivesThe residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRL in force, a new MRL is being adopted.