With the implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/621 amending Regulation (EU) No 37/2010, Imidacloprid has been reclassified with regard to the MRL in food of animal origin. Thus, the new MRL of 600 µg/kg in fish will apply from 06.05.2021.

The implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/601 establishes a new and multiannual coordinated control program for 2022, 2023 and 2024 to ensure compliance with maximum levels of pesticides residues. It is used to assess the consumer exposure to pesticide residues in and on food of plant and animal origin.

“In the subset of 12,579 samples analysed as part of the EU-coordinated control program (EUCP), 98% of the samples were within legal limits.” This is good news, but is everything really as good as it looks at first sight?

The EU specifies a limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.05 mg/kg. The GBAGroup has successfully established the new QuEChERS-method with a LOQ of 0.01 mg/kg. According to the current status of our analyses, various product groups, such as herbs and spices, are affected in addition to sesame.

With Regulation (EU) 2020/770, new MRLs have been established for the pesticide sintofen in or on certain products e.g. nuts. The GBA Group has established an analytical method particularly to meet the residue definition of phenoxyalkanecarboxylic acids. As a producer, ensure the food safety of your products with our service.