Open AccessModification of the existing maximum residue levels for copper compounds in fresh herbs and edible flowers
Author(s) -
Anastassiadou Maria,
Bernasconi Giovanni,
Brancato Alba,
Carrasco Cabrera Luis,
Greco Luna,
Jarrah Samira,
Kazocina Aija,
Leuschner Renata,
Magrans Jose Oriol,
Miron Ileana,
Nave Stefanie,
Pedersen Ragnor,
Reich Hermine,
Rojas Alejandro,
Sacchi Angela,
Santos Miguel,
Stanek Alois,
Theobald Anne,
Vagenende Benedicte,
Verani Alessia
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
efsa journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.076
H-Index - 97
ISSN - 1831-4732
DOI - 10.2903/j.efsa.2020.6180
Subject(s) - residue (chemistry) , risk assessment , toxicology , consumer safety , microbiology and biotechnology , business , biology , risk analysis (engineering) , economics , biochemistry , management
Abstract In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation ( EC ) No 396/2005, the applicant LLG Sachsen‐Anhalt, Dez. Pflanzenschutz submitted a request to the competent national authority in Germany to modify the existing maximum residue levels ( MRL s) for copper compounds in herbs and edible flowers. The data submitted in support of the request were found sufficient to derive an MRL proposal of 150 mg/kg, confirming the MRL proposal of the MRL review, for copper compounds in herbs and edible flowers in support of the intended indoor use. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the long‐term intake of copper residues resulting from the intended and existing uses, natural background levels and monitoring levels might present a risk to consumer health. Although residues in herbs and edible flowers are minor contributors to the overall consumer exposure, a risk management decision has to be taken whether it is appropriate to increase the existing MRL s for these crops, given that a potential consumer intake concern could not be excluded.