EFSA 2009 Annual report on pesticide residues - PAN Europe

<strong>2009</strong> EU Report on Pesticide Residues
The use of thiacloprid is authorised at European level. The EU MRLs for this substance have been
amended several times since <strong>2009</strong>; however, the MRL set for pepper (1 mg/kg) did not change.
The sample of concern (0.72 mg/kg) was not found exceeding the MRL. Considering the ARfD set for
thiacloprid, the threshold MRL was calculated to be 0.476 mg/kg, thus lower the current MRL.
<strong>EFSA</strong> recommends to continue monitoring of thiacloprid residues and to consider lowering of the
current thiacloprid MRL in place for peppers.
Figure 5-40: Acute exposure of the European population to thiacloprid residues in peppers, expressed as percent
of the ARfD.
5.2.1.20. Triazophos
The assessment of the acute consumer exposure indicated a potential acute intake above the threshold
value for peppers (two samples). Considering the total number of samples taken (1470), it was
considered that the samples of concern are seldom events. The highest calculated IESTI for peppers
(HRM 0.06 mg/kg) accounted for 397% of the ARfD (Figure 5-41).
The uses of products containing triazophos are not authorised in Europe. The pepper samples of
concern were produced outside Europe (India and Thailand) and were also found exceeding the MRL
set at the LOQ (0.01 mg/kg).
<strong>EFSA</strong> recommends to continue monitoring triazophos residues in the future control plans and to
check MRL compliance in imported food.
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