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Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2619 Overview

Amendments to Annexes II and III of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005

Regulation (EU) 2024/2619 amends Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, which pertains to the maximum residue levels (MRLs) of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin.

Residue Definition Changes

The residue definition for enforcement purposes for fosetyl, potassium phosphonates, and disodium phosphonate has been revised. The new definition is now phosphonic acid and its salts, expressed as phosphonic acid, replacing the previous definition that included fosetyl-Al. Consequently, fosetyl is no longer considered in the residue definition, and the default MRL of 0.01 mg/kg does not apply to fosetyl residues.

MRL Adjustments for Plant Products

Specific MRLs have been established for a wide range of plant products. Key adjustments include:

• For fruits such as apples, oranges, pears, and grapefruits, the MRL is set at 1.5 mg/kg.
• Stone fruits like apricots and plums have their MRLs adjusted to 8 mg/kg.
• Berries, including strawberries and raspberries, have varying MRLs, with some set as high as 200 mg/kg.
• Vegetables, including potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes, have specific MRLs ranging from 1.5 to 150 mg/kg depending on the type.
• Herbs and edible flowers, such as parsley and basil, have an MRL of 300 mg/kg.
• Spices, including cinnamon and cloves, have MRLs set at 20 mg/kg.

The annex contains comprehensive tables detailing the MRLs for each specific product category and its subcategories.

MRL Adjustments for Animal Products

Adjustments to MRLs for animal products include:

• Muscle, fat, liver, and kidney products from various animals such as swine, bovine, sheep, and poultry have specific MRLs ranging from 0.4 to 7 mg/kg.
• Milk has an MRL of 0.4 mg/kg across different animal sources.
• Bird eggs have an MRL of 0.5 mg/kg.

Transitional Arrangements

To facilitate the transition to the new MRL standards, Regulation (EU) 2024/2619 includes provisions that allow products placed on the market in the Union prior to April 29, 2025, to continue under the old MRLs. After this date, the new MRLs will become applicable.

Data and Compliance

The regulation recognizes instances where certain residue trials or monitoring data are unavailable. In such cases, the Commission will review the MRLs once the missing information is submitted by the specified deadlines (e.g., October 9, 2026). If the data remains unavailable, the Commission will consider the lack of information in its further assessments.

Entry into Force

Regulation (EU) 2024/2619 entered into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and becomes applicable from April 29, 2025.

Additional Provisions

• The regulation ensures no risk to consumers by establishing MRLs based on comprehensive risk assessments conducted by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
• It includes specific notes and footnotes within the annex to address particular cases and exceptions.
• The regulation has been adopted in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed.

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