Statement on the confirmatory data following the Article 12 MRL review for triclopyr
2024
Confirmatory Data Review for Triclopyr Residue Levels
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): European Food Safety Authority
Primary Institution: European Food Safety Authority
Conclusion
The tentative maximum residue levels (MRLs) for apples, pears, and peaches are confirmed, while those for grapefruits, oranges, lemons, mandarins, apricots, and rice are not fully supported by data.
Supporting Evidence
- The tentative MRL for apples and pears is confirmed based on sufficient data.
- An alternative MRL of 0.07 mg/kg is proposed for oranges, lemons, and mandarins.
- No consumer health risks were identified in the updated risk assessment.
Takeaway
This study looked at how much triclopyr, a pesticide, is safe to have on fruits and found that some levels are okay, but others need more information.
Limitations
No applications supporting the confirmatory data were submitted by the deadline, and some data gaps remain for certain fruits.
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