Proposed GB MRLs for dithianon amending the GB MRL Statutory Register

Dithianon is an approved substance in Great Britain. In line with the UK’s regulatory regime, The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has carried out a review of the GB Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for dithianon.  Following assessment new MRLs are proposed for adoption: Citrus fruits (0.01* mg/kg), Apples (1 mg/kg), Pears (1 mg/kg), Apricots (2 mg/kg), Plums (2 mg/kg), Wine grapes (5 mg/kg), Raspberries (red and yellow) (0.01* mg/kg), Currants (red, black and white) (2 mg/kg), Hops (300 mg/kg). The Evaluation Report/Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRLs is available at the following link: The review of the MRLs for apples and pears and CXLs for dithianon - proposed MRLs.docxThe assessment/reasoned opinion has concluded that the current GB MRLs for apples, pears, citrus fruits, raspberries (red and yellow), and currants (red, black and white) need to be lowered to satisfy the UK’s appropriate level of protection for these commodities. For apricots, plums, wine grapes, and hops, the current MRLs are being increased, in line with CXLs,for these commodities.  All the proposed MRLs result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values, and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected.