Reasoned opinion on the modification of the existing MRLs for bixafen in oilseed rape, linseed, poppy seed and mustard seed

Abstract

<p>In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the United Kingdom, herewith referred to as the evaluating Member State (EMS), received an application from Bayer CropScience Limited to modify the existing MRLs for the active substance bixafen in oilseed rape, linseed, poppy seed and mustard seed. In order to accommodate for the intended use of bixafen in France, the United Kingdom proposed to raise the existing MRL for these crops from the value of 0.015 mg/kg to 0.1 mg/kg. The United Kingdom drafted an evaluation report according to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, which was submitted to the European Commission and forwarded to EFSA. According to EFSA the available residues trials data are insufficient to propose MRLs for the proposed use in France on these oilseed crops. Adequate analytical enforcement methods are available to control the residues of bixafen in plant matrices under consideration at the validated LOQ of 0.01 mg/kg. EFSA concludes that the data available are insufficient to make a proposal to change any MRL.</p>

Keywords

• Bixafen
• oilseeds
• MRL application
• Regulation (EC) No 396/2005
• consumer risk assessment
• anilide pyrazole
• desmethyl-bixafen