EFSA Proposes Lowering Maximum Residue Levels for Endosulfan in EU

On July 27th, 2023, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) released an opinion on the review of the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for endosulfan in accordance with Article 43 of Regulation (EC) 396/2005, following a request from the European Commission.

EFSA investigated the origin of the current EU MRLs and proposed lowering them to the limit of quantification or to an alternative MRL for existing EU MRLs that reflect previously authorized uses in the EU, or that are based on obsolete Codex maximum residue limits, or import tolerances that are no longer required. EFSA also performed an indicative chronic and acute dietary risk assessment for the revised list of MRLs to allow risk managers to make appropriate decisions.

However, further risk management discussions are required for all commodities to decide which of the risk management options proposed by EFSA should be implemented in the EU MRL legislation.