Proposed GB MRLs for fenamiphos amending the GB MRL Statutory Register

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.