Group
subgroup
0100000FRUITS, FRESH or FROZEN; TREE 
NUTS
0110000Citrus fruits Whole product after removal of stems
0110010 Grapefruits Citrus paradisi
0110020 Oranges Citrus sinensis
0110030 Lemons Citrus limon
0110040 Limes Citrus aurantiifolia
0110050 Mandarins Citrus reticulata; syn: Citrus deliciosa
0110990 Others (2)
0120000Tree nutsWhole product after removal of shell (except 
chestnuts)
0120010 Almonds Amygdalus communis; syn: Prunus dulcis
0120020 Brazil nuts Bertholletia excelsa
0120030 Cashew nuts Anacardium occidentale
Castanea crenata
Castanea dentata
Castanea mollissima
Castanea sativa
0120050 Coconuts Cocos nucifera
0120060 Hazelnuts/cobnuts Corylus avellana
Macadamia ternifolia; syn: Macadamia integrifolia 
Macadamia tetraphylla
0120080 Pecans Carya illinoinensis
0120090 Pine nut kernels Pinus pinea
0120100 Pistachios Pistacia vera
Juglans nigra
Juglans regia
0120990 Others (2)
0130000Pome fruits Whole product after removal of stems
0130010 Apples Malus domestica
0130020 Pears Pyrus communis
0130030 Quinces Cydonia oblonga
0130040 Medlars Mespilus germanicaMacadamiasScientific namesPart of the product
to which MRLs apply
01201100120040Chestnuts Whole product with shell
0120070
WalnutsANNEX
 'Annex I
Part A
Products of plant and animal origin referred to in Article 2(1) to which MRLs apply
Code number CategoryMain product
of the group or subgroup (1)0130050 Loquats/Japanese medlars Eriobotrya japonica
0130990 Others (2)
0140000Stone fruits Whole product after removal of stems
0140010 Apricots Armeniaca vulgaris; syn: Prunus armeniaca
0140020 Cherries (sweet) Cerasus avium; syn: Prunus avium
0140030 Peaches Persica vulgaris; syn: Prunus persica
0140040 Plums Prunus domestica
0140990 Others (2)
0150000Berries and small fruitsWhole product after removal of caps, crown 
and stems (except currants)
0151000 (a) grapes
0151010 Table grapes Vitis vinifera
0151020 Wine grapes Vitis vinifera
0152000 (b) strawberries Fragaria x ananassa
0153000 (c) cane fruits
0153010 Blackberries Rubus sect.  Rubus
0153020 Dewberries Rubus caesius
0153030 Raspberries (red and yellow) Rubus idaeus
0153990 Others (2)
0154000(d) other small fruits and berries
Vaccinium angustifolium
Vaccinium corymbosum
Vaccinium formosum
Vaccinium virgatum
0154020 Cranberries Vaccinium macrocarpon
Ribes nigrum
Ribes rubrum
0154040 Gooseberries (green, red and yellow) Ribes uva-crispa
Rosa canina
Rosa majalis
Rosa rugosa
Morus alba
Morus nigra
0154070 Azaroles/Mediterranean medlars Crataegus azarolus
0154080 Elderberries Sambucus nigra
0154990 Others (2)
0160000Miscellaneous fruits
withWhole product after removal of stems (except 
pineapples)
0161000 (a) edible peel
0161010 Dates Phoenix dactylifera
0161020 Figs Ficus carica
0161030 Table olives Olea europaea
Fortunella japonica 
Fortunella margarita 0154060Mulberries (black and white)
KumquatsFruits with stems
Rose hips
01610400154030Currants (black, red and white)
01540500154010Blueberries0161050 Carambolas Averrhoa carambola
0161060 Kaki/Japanese persimmons Diospyros kaki
0161070 Jambuls/jambolans Syzygium cuminii
0161990 Others (2)
0162000 (b) inedible peel, small
Actinidia deliciosa
Actinidia chinensis
0162020 Litchis/lychees Litchi chinensis
0162030 Passionfruits/maracujas Passiflora edulis; syn: Passiflora laurifolia
0162040 Prickly pears/cactus fruits Opuntia ficus-indica
0162050 Star apples/cainitos Chrysophyllum cainito
0162060 American persimmons/Virginia kaki Diospyros virginiana
0162990 Others (2)
0163000 (c) inedible peel, large
0163010 Avocados Persea americana
Musa acuminata 
Musa balbisiana
Musa acuminata x Musa balbisiana
0163030 Mangoes Mangifera indica
0163040 Papayas Carica papaya
0163050 Granate apples/pomegranates Punica granatum
0163060 Cherimoyas Annona cherimola
0163070 Guavas Psidium guajava
0163080Pineapples Ananas comosus Whole product after removal of crown
0163090 Breadfruits Artocarpus altilis
0163100 Durians Durio zibethinus
0163110 Soursops/guanabanas Annona muricata
0163990 Others (2)
0200000VEGETABLES, FRESH or FROZEN
0210000Root and tuber vegetablesWhole product after removal of tops (if any) 
and adhering soil
0211000 (a) potatoes Solanum tuberosum subsp.  tuberosum
0212000(b) tropical root and tuber 
vegetables
0212010 Cassava roots/manioc Manihot esculenta
0212020 Sweet potatoes Ipomoea batatas
0212030 Yams Dioscorea spp.
0212040 Arrowroots Maranta arundinacea
0212990 Others (2)
0213000(c) other root and tuber 
vegetables except sugar beets
0213010 Beetroots Beta vulgaris var. vulgaris  
0213020 Carrots Daucus carota subsp.  sativus 0163020BananasKiwi fruits (green, red, yellow)01620100213030 Celeriacs/turnip rooted celeries Apium graveolens var. rapaceum
0213040 Horseradishes Armoracia rusticana
0213050 Jerusalem artichokes Helianthus tuberosus
0213060 Parsnips Pastinaca sativa
0213070 Parsley roots/Hamburg roots parsley Petroselinum crispum convar.  radicosum
0213080 Radishes Raphanus sativus Radish Group
0213090 Salsifies Tragopogon porrifolius
0213100 Swedes/rutabagas Brassica napus subsp.  napobrassica
0213110 Turnips Brassica rapa subsp.  rapa        
0213990 Others (2)
0220000Bulb vegetablesMature bulbs after removal of easily detachable 
skin and soil (except spring onions/green onions 
and welsh onions)
0220010 Garlic Allium sativum
0220020 Onions Allium cepa Common Onion Group  
0220030ShallotsAllium cepa Aggregatum Group ; syn: Allium 
ascalonicum 
Allium cepa  Common Onion Group 
Allium fistulosum
0220990 Others (2)
0230000Fruiting vegetables
0231000(a) solanaceaWhole product after removal of stems and (in 
case of species of genus Physalis)  sepals
0231010 Tomatoes Lycopersicon esculentum
0231020 Sweet peppers/bell peppers Capsicum annuum
0231030 Aubergines/eggplants Solanum melongena
0231040 Okra/lady's fingers Abelmoschus esculentus
0231990 Others (2)
0232000(b) cucurbits with edible peel Whole product after removal of stems
0232010 Cucumbers Cucumis sativus
0232020 Gherkins Cucumis sativus
0232030 Courgettes Cucurbita pepo Zucchini Group 
0232990 Others (2)
0233000(c) cucurbits with inedible peel Whole product after removal of stems
0233010 Melons Cucumis melo
0233020 Pumpkins Cucurbita maxima
0233030 Watermelons Citrullus vulgaris; syn: Citrullus lanatus
0233990 Others (2)
0234000(d) sweet corn Zea mays convar.  saccharata Kernels (3) plus cob without husksImmature bulbs with pseudostems, leaves and 
in some cases buds 0220040Spring onions/green onions and Welsh onions0239000(e) other fruiting vegetables Whole product after removal of stems
0240000Brassica vegetables
(excluding brassica roots and 
brassica baby leaf crops)
0241000(a) flowering brassica Whole plant after removal of roots and  leaves
0241010 Broccoli Brassica oleracea var. italica 
0241020 Cauliflowers Brassica oleracea var. botrytis 
0241990 Others (2)
0242000(b) head brassicaWhole plant after removal of roots and decayed 
leaves (except Brussels sprouts)
0242010 Brussels sprouts Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera Only cabbage buttons
0242020 Head cabbages Brassica oleracea var. capitata 
0242990 Others (2)
0243000 (c) leafy brassica
0243010 Chinese cabbages/pe-tsai Brassica rapa subsp.  pekinensis 
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
Brassica oleracea var. viridis
0243990 Others (2)
0244000(d) kohlrabies Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes Whole product after removal of roots, tops and 
adhering soil (if any)
0250000Leaf vegetables, herbs and 
edible flowersWhole product after removal of roots, decayed 
outer leaves and soil (if any) (except cresses and 
other sprouts and shoots, baby leaf crops 
(including brassica species) and chives)
0251000(a) lettuces and salad plants
0251010 Lamb's lettuces/corn salads Valerianella locusta
0251020 Lettuces Lactuca sativa
0251030 Escaroles/broad-leaved endives Cichorium endivia var. latifolia
0251040Cresses and other sprouts and shoots Lepidium sativum subsp.  sativumWhole products of the germination of true 
seeds (sometimes of tuber or bulbs) in water, 
soil, or hydroponic substrate, as they are 
defined in the EFSA Scientific Opinion, 
published in EFSA Journal 2011; 9(11):2424, 
page 9
0251050 Land cresses Barbarea verna
0251060 Roman rocket/rucola Eruca sativa
0251070 Red mustards Brassica juncea var. rugosaKales02430200251080Baby leaf crops (including brassica species)Young leaves and petioles of any crops 
(including brassica) harvested up to 8 true leaf 
stage. When it is impossible to establish the 
stage at which leaves and petioles were 
harvested, the MRL of the corrispondent adult 
stage applies
0251990 Others (2)
0252000(b) spinaches and similar leaves
0252010 Spinaches Spinacia oleracea
0252020 Purslanes Portulaca oleracea
0252030 Chards/beet leaves Beta vulgaris var. flavescens
0252990 Others (2)
0253000(c) grape leaves and similar 
speciesVitis vinifera
0254000(d) watercresses Nasturtium officinale
0255000(e) witloofs/Belgian endives Cichorium intybus Foliosum group 
0256000(f) herbs and edible flowers
0256010 Chervil Anthriscus cerefolium
0256020 Chives Allium schoenoprasum Leaves and buds
0256030 Celery leaves Apium graveolens var. secalinum 
0256040 Parsley Petroselinum crispum 
0256050 Sage Salvia officinalis
0256060 Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis
0256070 Thyme Thymus vulgaris
0256080 Basil and edible flowers Ocimum basilicum 
0256090 Laurel/bay leave Laurus nobilis
0256100 Tarragon Artemisia dracunculus
0256990 Others (2)
0260000Legume vegetables Whole product
0260010 Beans (with pods) Phaseolus vulgaris
0260020 Beans (without pods) Phaseolus vulgaris
0260030 Peas (with pods) Pisum sativum
0260040 Peas (without pods) Pisum sativum
0260050 Lentils Lens culinaris; syn: Lens esculenta
0260990 Others (2)
0270000Stem vegetablesWhole product after removal of decayed 
tissues, soil an roots (except globe artichokes 
and rhubarbs)
0270010 Asparagus Asparagus officinalis
0270020 Cardoons Cynara cardunculus Cardoon group0270030 Celeries Apium graveolens var. dulce
0270040 Florence fennels Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum
0270050 Globe artichokes Cynara cardunculus Globe artichoke group  Whole flower head including receptacle
0270060LeeksAllium ampeloprasum ampeloprasum  Pearl-Onion 
Group; syn: Allium porrum var. sectivum
0270070Rhubarbs Rheum rhabarbarum Stalks after removal of roots and leaves
Bambusa vulgaris 
Phyllostachys edulis
Bactris gasipaes
Cocos nucifera
Daemonorops jenkinsiana
Euterpe edulis
Euterpe oleracea
0270990 Others (2)
0280000Fungi, mosses and lichensWhole product after removal of soil or growing 
medium
0280010 Cultivated fungi
0280020 Wild fungi
0280990 Mosses and lichens 
0290000Algae and prokaryotes 
organisms
0300000PULSES Dry seeds
0300010 Beans Phaseolus vulgaris
0300020 Lentils Lens culinaris;  syn: Lens esculenta
0300030 Peas Pisum sativum
Lupinus albus subsp.  albus
Lupinus angustifolius
Lupinus luteus
Lupinus mutabilis
0300990 Others (2)
0400000OILSEEDS AND
OIL FRUITS
0401000OilseedsKernels with shells (except cotton seeds, castor 
beans and others)
0401010 Linseeds Linum usitatissimum
0401020 Peanuts/groundnuts Arachis hypogaea
0401030 Poppy seeds Papaver somniferum subsp. somniferum
0401040 Sesame  seeds Sesamum indicum
0401050 Sunflower seeds Helianthus annuus
0401060 Rapeseeds/canola seeds Brassica napus  subsp. napus
0401070 Soyabeans Glycine max
Brassica juncea
Brassica nigra
Sinapis alba Palm hearts
03000400270080Bamboo shoots
0270090
0401080Lupins/lupini beans
Mustard seedsGossypium barbadense
Gossypium herbaceum
0401100 Pumpkin seeds Cucurbita pepo  Styrian Hulless Group
0401110 Safflower seeds Carthamus tinctorius
0401120 Borage seeds Borago officinalis
0401130 Gold of pleasure seeds Camelina sativa
Cannabis sativa subsp. sativa
Cannabis sativa subsp.  spontanea
0401150Castor beans Ricinus communis Whole product after removal of capsules
0401990Others (2)Kernels or kernels with shells, depending on the 
characteristics of the species/variety
0402000Oil fruitsWhole product after removal of stems (except 
olives for oil production)
0402010Olives for oil production Olea europaea var. europaea Whole fruit after removal of stems and soil
Attalea maripa
Elaeis guineensis
Elaeis oleifera
Attalea maripa
Elaeis guineensis
Elaeis oleifera
0402040 Kapok Ceiba pentandra
0402990 Others (2)
0500000CEREALS Kernels (4) (except rice)
0500010 Barley Hordeum vulgare
0500020 Buckwheat and other pseudo-cereals Fagopyrum esculentum
0500030 Maize/corn Zea mays
0500040 Common millet/proso millet Panicum miliaceum
0500050 Oat Avena sativa
0500060Rice Oryza sativaBrown rice (husked rice), defined as rice after 
the removal of the hull from paddy rice
0500070 Rye Secale cereale
0500080 Sorghum Sorghum bicolor
0500090 Wheat Triticum aestivum
0500990 Others (2)
0600000TEAS, COFFEE, HERBAL 
INFUSIONS, COCOA AND 
CAROBS
0610000Teas Camellia sinensisDried leaves, stalks and flowers, whether 
fermented or otherwise treated
Coffea arabica 
Coffea canephora; syn: Coffea robustaUndelinted
Coffee beansOil palms kernels
0620000Cotton seeds
04020200401090
Oil palms fruits
Green beans0401140
0402030Hemp seedsCoffea liberica
0630000Herbal infusions 
from Dried product
0631000(a) flowersFlowers after removal of stalks and decayed 
parts (except Chamomile)
Chamaemelum nobile; syn: Anthemis nobilis
Matricaria  recutita; syn: Matricaria chamomilla
0631020 Hibiscus/roselle Hibiscus sabdariffa
0631030 Rose Rosa spp.
Jasminum officinale
Jasminum sambac
Tilia cordata
Tilia platyphyllos
Tilia tomentosa; syn: Tilia argentea
0631990 Others (2)
0632000(b) leaves and herbsLeaves and aerial green parts, after removal of 
decayed leaves
0632010 Strawberry Fragaria x ananassa
0632020 Rooibos Aspalathus linearis
0632030 Mate/maté Ilex paraguariensis
0632990 Others (2)
0633000(c) roots Roots after removal of tops and adhering soil
0633010 Valerian Valeriana officinalis
Panax ginseng 
Panax quinquefolius
0633990 Others (2)
0639000(d) any other parts of the plant
0640000Cocoa beans Theobroma cacaoBeans fermented or dried, after removal of 
shells
0650000Carobs/Saint John's breads Ceratonia siliqua Whole product after removal of stems
0700000HOPS Humulus lupulusDried cones, also in the form of pellets and 
unconcentrated powder
0800000 SPICES Dried product whole, crushed or ground 
0810000 Seed spices
0810010 Anise/aniseed Pimpinella anisum
0810020 Black caraway/black cumin Bunium persicum 
0810030 Celery Apium graveolens
0810040 Coriander Coriandrum sativum
0810050 Cumin Cuminum cyminum
0810060 Dill Anethum graveolens
0810070 Fennel Foeniculum vulgare
0810080 Fenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecumGinseng 0631010ChamomileInflorescences including a technically 
unavoidable amount of other aerial partsCoffee beans
06310400620000
Lime/linden
0633020Green beans
Jasmine 
06310500810090 Nutmeg Myristica fragrans
0810990 Others (2)
0820000 Fruit spices
0820010 Allspice/p imento Pimenta dioica; syn: Pimenta officinalis
0820020 Sichuan pepper Zanthoxylum spp.
0820030 Caraway Carum carvi
0820040 Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum
0820050 Juniper berry Juniperus communis
0820060 Peppercorn (black, green and white) Piper nigrum
0820070 Vanilla Vanilla planifolia; syn: Vanilla fragrans
0820080 Tamarind Tamarindus indica
0820990 Others (2)
0830000 Bark spices
0830010Cinnamon Cinnamomum verum; syn: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
0830990 Others (2)
0840000Root and rhizome spices
0840010 Liquorice Glycyrrhiza glabra
0840020 Ginger Zingiber officinale
0840030 Turmeric/curcuma Curcuma longa; syn: Curcuma domestica
0840040 Horseradish Armoracia rusticana
0840990 Others (2)
0850000 Bud spices
0850010Cloves Syzygium aromaticum; syn: Eugenia caryophyllata
0850020 Capers Capparis spinosa
0850990 Others (2)
0860000 Flower pistil spices
0860010 Saffron Crocus sativus
0860990 Others (2)
0870000 Aril spices
0870010 Mace Myristica fragrans
0870990 Others (2)
0900000SUGAR PLANTSWhole product after removal of tops and 
adhering soil by rinsing or brushing (except 
sugar canes)
0900010 Sugar beet roots Beta vulgaris  ssp. vulgaris  var. altissima
0900020Sugar canes Saccharum officinarumWhole product after removal of decayed 
tissues, soil and roots
0900030 Chicory roots Cichorium intybus Sativum group
0900990 Others (2)
1000000PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN -
TERRESTRIAL ANIMALS1010000Commodities from Whole product (except muscle)
1011000 (a) swine Sus scrofa
1011010 Muscle Meat after removal of trimmable fat
1011020 Fat
1011030 Liver
1011040 Kidney
1011050 Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)
1011990 Others (2)
1012000 (b) bovine Bos primigenius taurus
1012010 Muscle Meat after removal of trimmable fat
1012020 Fat
1012030 Liver
1012040 Kidney
1012050 Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)
1012990 Others (2)
1013000 (c) sheep Ovis aries
1013010 Muscle Meat after removal of trimmable fat
1013020 Fat
1013030 Liver
1013040 Kidney
1013050 Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)
1013990 Others (2)
1014000 d) goat Capra aegagrus hircus
1014010 Muscle Meat after removal of trimmable fat
1014020 Fat
1014030 Liver
1014040 Kidney
1014050 Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)
1014990 Others (2)
1015000 (e) equine Equus spp.
1015010 Muscle Meat after removal of trimmable fat
1015020 Fat
1015030 Liver
1015040 Kidney
1015050 Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)
1015990 Others (2)
1016000 (f) poultry
1016010 Muscle Meat after removal of trimmable fat
1016020 Fat
1016030 Liver
1016040 Kidney
1016050 Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)
1016990 Others (2)
1017000(g) other farmed terrestrial 
animals
1017010 Muscle Meat after removal of trimmable fat1017020 Fat
1017030 Liver
1017040 Kidney
1017050 Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)
1017990 Others (2)
1020000MilkWhole product based on a fat content of 4% by 
weight (5)
1020010 Cattle Bos primigenius taurus
1020020 Sheep Ovis aries
1020030 Goat Capra aegagrus hircus
1020040 Horse Equus caballus
1020990 Others (2)
1030000Birds eggs Whole product after removal of the shell (6)
1030010 Chicken Gallus gallus
1030020 Duck Anas platyrhynchos
1030030 Geese Anser anser
Coturnix coturnix
Coturnix japonica
1030990 Others (2)
1040000Honey and other apiculture 
products (7)N.A.
1050000Amphibians and Reptiles
1060000Terrestrial invertebrate animals
1070000Wild terrestrial vertebrate 
animals
1100000PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN - 
FISH, FISHPRODUCTS AND ANY 
OTHER MARINE AND 
FRESHWATER FOOD PRODUCTS 
(8)
1200000PRODUCTS OR PART OF 
PRODUCTS EXCLUSIVELY USED 
FOR ANIMAL FEED 
PRODUCTION (8)
1300000PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS 
(8)
N.A.
(1)Not applicable.
MRLs do not apply to products or part of products that by their characteristics and nature are used exclusively as ingredients of animal feed, until sparate MRLs are set in the specific category 1200000.1030040Quail(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)No MRLs are applicable until individual products have been identified and listed within this category.Kernels are defined as whole grains including the bran.
Kernels are defined as whole grains including the bran. In line with the definition agreed in the CCPR 2016 meeting, for the species and varieties in which husks cannot be (fully) removed by threshing (e.g. barley, oats, spelt, buckwheat, certain 
pseudocereals), the part of the product to which MRLs apply is ‘kernel with remaining (traces of) husks’.The term 'Others' covers any other product not explicitly mentioned under the rest of the codes within the same group or subgroup, in the columns 'Main product of the group or subgroup' of Part A and 'Other products to which the same MRLs 
apply' of Part B. 
In all cases the MRL values are expressed as mg/kg of raw milk. Where the residue definition is marked as fat soluble (by letter F) the MRL is based on raw cow milk with a fat content of 4 % by weight; for raw milk of other species the MRL value 
shall be adjusted proportionally according to the fat content of the raw milk of that species.
No MRLs are applicable to other apiculture products until individual products have been identified and listed within this group.In all cases the MRL values are expressed as mg/kg of eggs. Where the residue definition is marked as fat soluble (by letter F) the MRL is based on hen eggs with a fat content of 10 % by weight; for eggs of other species the MRL value shall be 
adjusted proportionally according to the fat content of the eggs of that species, if the fat content is higher than 10 % by weight.