EU Revises Maximum Residue Limits of Oxamyl in Certain Products

The European Union (EU) has recently revised the maximum residue limits (MRLs) of a pesticide called Oxamyl in specific products. The new regulations, published by the EU Commission on January 19, 2024, aim to ensure food safety and consumer protection.

In a recent development, the EU has taken steps to revise the MRLs of Oxamyl, a pesticide used in certain products. The EU Commission issued Regulation (EU) 2024/331 on January 19, 2024, which brings about changes in the residue limits of Oxamyl in specific food items.

According to the amendment made to Annex II and Annex V of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the following modifications have been implemented:

1. Deletion of the Oxamyl column in Annex II.

2. Addition of the Oxamyl column in Annex V.

The revised regulation provides a list of food categories, corresponding codes, and the maximum residue levels (in mg/kg) of Oxamyl in certain products. For instance, the maximum residue limit for Oxamyl in grapefruit is set at 0.001 mg/kg, while for almonds, it is 0.01 mg/kg. Other examples include apples (0.001 mg/kg), onions (0.001 mg/kg), sorghum (0.005 mg/kg), celery (0.05 mg/kg), milk (0.001 mg/kg), and honey and other beekeeping products (0.05 mg/kg).

The revised regulation will take effect 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

The EU's recent revision of the maximum residue limits of Oxamyl in certain products reflects its commitment to ensuring food safety standards and protecting consumer health. By implementing these revised regulations, the EU aims to maintain the quality and safety of food products available in the market. Stakeholders, including producers, distributors, and consumers, should familiarize themselves with the updated MRLs to ensure compliance with the new requirements and contribute to a safer food supply chain.