This regulation amends the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for acetamiprid, a pesticide substance, in various food products. The changes are based on a new assessment by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) which established lower acceptable daily intake and acute reference dose values for acetamiprid and included its metabolite IM-2-1 in residue definition for fruit and leafy crops.The regulation consists of two articles and an extensive annex that replaces the existing column for acetamiprid in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. The annex provides detailed MRL values for hundreds of different food products grouped into categories like fruits, vegetables, cereals, spices, and animal products.The main changes include lowering MRLs for many products where EFSA identified risks of exceeding safe levels, including various fruits (currants, bananas, cherries, peaches, grapes), vegetables (lettuces, spinaches, tomatoes, peppers), and some animal products. For some products like apples, pears and cucumbers, temporary MRLs were set pending further review within two years.Key provisions include:
- New lower MRLs for many fruits and vegetables where previous levels were found to pose potential risks
- Special provisions for products marked with (+) where additional data is required
- Different residue definitions for animal products versus plant products
- Specific MRLs for processed foods and animal feed products
- Implementation date set for August 19, 2025 to allow adaptation period
