Christina Riemenschneider

Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance BAS 750 F (mefentrifluconazole)

Abstract The conclusions of EFSA following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authority of the rapporteur Member State, the United Kingdom, for the pesticide active substance BAS 750 F (mefentrifluconazole) are reported. The context of the peer review was that required by Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The conclusions were reached on the basis of the evaluation of the representative use(s) of BAS 750 F (mefentrifluconazole) as a fungicide on cereals. The reliable endpoints, appropriate for use in regulatory risk assessment are presented. Missing information identified as being required by the regulatory framework is listed. Concerns are identified.

Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance 1‐methylcyclopropene

Abstract The conclusions of EFSA following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authorities of the rapporteur Member State the United Kingdom and the co‐rapporteur Member State Portugal for the pesticide active substance 1‐methylcyclopropene are reported. The context of the peer review was that required by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012. The conclusions were reached on the basis of the evaluation of the representative uses of 1‐methylcyclopropene as a plant growth regulator on apples. The reliable end points, appropriate for use in regulatory risk assessment, are presented. Missing information identified as being required by the regulatory framework is listed. Concerns are identified.

Evaluation of confirmatory data following the Article 12 MRL review for teflubenzuron

Abstract The applicant BASF Agro BV submitted a request to the competent national authority in United Kingdom to evaluate the confirmatory data that were identified for teflubenzuron in the framework of the maximum residue level (MRL) review under Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as not available. To address the data gaps, a new metabolism study on leafy crops, a study investigating the nature of residues under standard hydrolytic conditions and a validated analytical method to determine residues of teflubenzuron in products of animal origin were submitted. The data gaps were considered satisfactorily addressed. The new information provided does not require a revision of risk assessment performed for teflubenzuron.

Focussed assessment of certain existing MRLs of concern for acetamiprid and modification of the existing MRLs for table olives, olives for oil production, barley and oats

Abstract In compliance with Article 43 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, EFSA received from the European Commission a mandate to provide its reasoned opinion on the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for acetamiprid which might lead to consumers intake concerns on the basis of the new toxicological reference values agreed upon by Member States (MSs) in October 2017. In order to identify the MRLs of potential concern that require a more detailed assessment, EFSA performed a preliminary risk assessment, identifying a risk for consumers for 12 commodities. Measures for reduction of the consumer exposure were assessed by EFSA and should be considered by risk managers. Furthermore, in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, ADAMA Makhteshim Ltd submitted two requests to modify the existing MRL for acetamiprid in table olives, olives for oil production, barley and oats. The data submitted in support of the requests were found to be sufficient to derive MRL proposals for all crops under assessment. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of acetamiprid according to the intended agricultural practices on table olives, olives for oil production, barley and oats is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health.

Modification of the existing maximum residue level for fluazifop‐P in tomato

Abstract In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Syngenta Crop Protection AG submitted a request to the competent national authority in Portugal to modify the existing maximum residue level (MRL) for the active substance fluazifop‐P in tomato. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive MRL proposal for tomato. An adequate analytical method for enforcement is available to control the residues of fluazifop‐P in tomato at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.01 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of fluazifop‐P according to the reported agricultural practice is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health.

Setting of import tolerances for mandestrobin in strawberries and table and wine grapes

Abstract In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe SAS submitted a request to the competent national authority in Austria to set an import tolerance for the active substance mandestrobin in strawberries, table grapes and wine grapes. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive maximum residue level (MRL) proposals for the crops under consideration. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of mandestrobin in plant matrices under consideration at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.01 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of mandestrobin according to the reported agricultural practices is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health.

Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for thiacloprid in corn gromwell seeds and radish

Abstract In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Natures Crops International submitted a request to the competent national authority in the United Kingdom to modify the existing maximum residue level (MRL) for the active substance thiacloprid in corn gromwell seeds. Furthermore, the competent national authority in Belgium compiled an application to modify the existing MRL for the active substance thiacloprid in radish. The renewal process for thiacloprid is currently ongoing; in 2015, the Committee for Risk Assessment concluded that the classification as Cat. 1B for adverse effects on development according to CLP criteria is warranted (H360FD). Considering that there is strong evidence that this active substance meets the cut‐off criteria for non‐approval defined in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, further risk management considerations have to be taken into account before a decision on the amendment of the existing MRLs is taken. The data submitted were compliant with the currently applicable legal requirement to derive MRL proposals for corn gromwell seeds and radish. The estimated exposure resulting from the residues of thiacloprid in corn gromwell seeds and radishes is not expected to exceed the toxicological reference values.

Modification of the existing maximum residue level for cycloxydim in strawberries

Abstract In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Landwirtschaftliches Technologiezentrum Augustenberg submitted a request to the competent national authority in Germany, to modify the existing maximum residue level (MRL) for the active substance cycloxydim in strawberries. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive an MRL proposal for strawberries. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of cycloxydim on the commodity under consideration at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.05 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of cycloxydim according to the reported agricultural practice is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health.

Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for clomazone in chamomiles and plantains

Abstract In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant LSA (Landesanstalt Sachsen‐Anhalt) submitted a request to the competent national authority in Germany to modify the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the active substance clomazone in chamomiles and plantains. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive MRL proposals for the crops under consideration. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of clomazone in plant matrices on the crops under consideration at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.01 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of clomazone according to the reported agricultural practice is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. Restrictions on crop rotation as an appropriate risk mitigation measure should be taken into consideration at national level in order to avoid the occurrence of clomazone residues in rotational crops.

Setting of an import tolerance for fenazaquin in almonds

Abstract In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Gowan Crop Protection Ltd submitted a request to the competent national authority in Greece to set an import tolerance for the active substance fenazaquin in almonds. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive a maximum residue level (MRL) proposal for almonds. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of fenazaquin and its metabolites on the commodities under consideration at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.01 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use fenazaquin according to the reported agricultural practices is unlikely to present a risk to European consumers. The chronic consumer risk assessment is affected by non‐standard uncertainties due to the lack of information on the occurrence of the metabolite 2‐(4‐tert‐butylphenyl) ethanol (TBPE) in crops where the use of fenazaquin is the authorised in Europe. The reliable end points, appropriate for use in regulatory risk assessment are presented.