Reasoned opinion on the modification of the existing MRLs for tepraloxydim in Jerusalem artichoke and radishes

In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, Belgium, hereafter referred to as the evaluating Member State (EMS), compiled an application to modify the existing MRLs for the active substance tepraloxydim in Jerusalem artichoke and radishes. In order to accommodate for the intended uses of tepraloxydim, Belgium proposed to raise the existing MRLs from the limit of quantification of 0.1 mg/kg to 0.4 mg/kg. Belgium drafted an evaluation report in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, which was submitted to the European Commission and forwarded to EFSA. According to EFSA the data are sufficient to derive MRL proposals of 0.4 mg/kg for the proposed uses on Jerusalem artichoke and radishes. Study to confirm the stability of tepraloxydim residues under frozen conditions in high water content matrices is however requested. Adequate analytical enforcement methods are available to control the residues of tepraloxydim on the commodities under consideration. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concludes that the proposed uses of tepraloxydim on Jerusalem artichoke and radishes will not result in a consumer exposure exceeding the toxicological reference values and therefore, is unlikely to pose a consumer health risk.