Proposed GB Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for pencycuron amending the GB MRL Statutory Register

Regular notification 2023-10-25
G/SPS/N/GBR/45

Description

The document outlines the proposed MRLs for pencycuron following a review of the relevant MRLs in Great Britain (GB) by the Health and Safety Executive. The draft Reasoned Opinion, produced by the Health and Safety Executive, on the review of the MRLs is available at the following link:  MRL reviews (hse.gov.uk)The approval of the active substance pencycuron expired in GB in May 2021. An application to renew the approval was not submitted. All MRLs are being lowered to the Limit Of Quantification as a risks of a harmful effect on human health cannot be excluded and therefore the appropriate level of protection has not been met.

Keywords

Food safety; Maximum residue limits (MRLs); Pesticides; Human health