Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE amending Annex II to Council Directive 76/895/EEC relating to the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on fruit and vegetables and Annex II to Council Directive 90/642/EEC relating to the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on certain products of plant origin, including fruit and vegetables, and providing for the establishment of a list of maximum levels
Date: 1995-10-02
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: crop production, food inspection, fruit, pesticide residue, vegetable

COMMISSION  OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES 

Brussels,  02.10.1995 
COM(95)  448  final 

Proposal  for  a 

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 

amending Annex  II to Council Directive 76/895/EEC  relating to 
the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on 
fruit and vegetables-and Annex  II to Council Directive 
90/642/EEC relating  to the fixing of maximum  levels for 
pesticide residues in and on certain products of plant origin, 
including  fruit and vegetables, and providing  for the 
establishment of a list of maximum levels. 

(presented  by the  Commission) 

Proposal  for  a 

COUNCIL  DIRECTIVE 

t he  Annexes 

amending 
86/363/EEC  on  t he  f i x i ng  of  maximum  l e v e ls 

to  C o u n c il  D i r e c t i v es  86/362/EEC  and 
f or  p e s t i c i de 
in  and  on  c e r e a ls  and  f o o d s t u f fs  of  a n i m al  o r i g in 

r e s i d u es 

r e s p e c t i v e l y. 

(presented  by  the  Commission) 

Explanatory Memorandum 

The present proposals represent the fourth in the series of ad 

hoc priority lists of pesticides to be established since the 

adoption of Council Directive 90/642/EEC, and for which it is 

considered urgent to establish for the first time harmonized 

maximum pesticide residues levels  (MRLs).  Directive 

90/642/EEC in completing the range of products to include most 

important components of the diet, allows a more systematic 

approach to be taken to establishing Community MRLs than was 

previously possible.  The basis for prioritization of 

pesticides is their significance in agriculture and potential 

for trade difficulties due to the presence of residues in 

treated products.  Accordingly, when adopted, the proposals 

will facilitate Community trade in the products covered by the 

measures. 

The proposals provide for the amendment of Annex II to 

Council Directive 76/895/EEC, Annex II to Council Directive 

90/642/EEC and the Annexes to Council Directives 86/362/EEC 

and 86/363/EEC. At the time of the adoption of the framework 

directives, Council provided for amending the directives to 

progressively establish  lists of pesticides and their maximum 

levels.  The present proposals fall within the exclusive 

competence of the Community.  A system involving uniform 

maximum levels is necessary  in order to facilitate circulation 

of the concerned agricultural products and to ensure 

protection of consumer health.  The other features of the 

proposals are as follows: 

À 

To amend the maximum pesticide residue levels for 

glyphosate in soyabean and fenarimol in bananas in order 

to reflect the authorised uses in certain third countries 

and to facilitate international trade.  The new levels 

provided  for are acceptable from a dietary intake point 

of view. 

To amend the maximum pesticide residue levels for 

iprodione in rhubarb and for benomyl in rhubarb and 

courgettes.  The new levels provided for are acceptable 

from a dietary  intake point of view. 

To establish Community maximum pesticide residue levels 

for 13 widely used pesticides that may leave residues in 

agricultural products, 7 of which have not been 

previously covered by Community  legislation. It is 

proposed to defer decisions for certain pesticide/product 

combinations due to inadequate data by current standards 

and not withstanding the existence of Good Agricultural 

Practice in certain Member States. A maximum period of 

four years is envisaged  in such cases to allow for the 

generation of data and during this period maximum  levels 

for the particular pesticide/product combinations will 

remain unharmonized. 

The proposals will have little or no impact on small or 

medium-sized enterprises. 

The proposals would have no impact on the budget of the 

European Community. 

Proposal for a 

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 

amending Annex II to Council Directive 76/895/EEC relating to 

the fixing of maximum  levels for pesticide residues in and on 

fruit and vegetables and Annex II to Council Directive 

90/642/EEC relating to the fixing of maximum levels for 

pesticide residues in and on certain products of plant origin, 

including fruit and vegetables, and providing for the 

establishment of a list of maximum levels. 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION 

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European 

Community, 

Having regard to Council Directive 76/895/EEC of 23 November 

1976 relating to the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide 

residues in and on fruit and vegetables1, and in particular 

Article 5 thereof, 

OJ No L 340, 09.12.1976, p. 26 

Having regard to Council Directive 90/642/EEC of 27 November 

1990 relating to the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide 

residues in and on certain products of plant origin, including 

fruit and vegetables2 as last amended by Directive 94/30/EC3, 

and in particular Article 1 thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 

Whereas, in order to establish mandatory maximum levels of 

pesticide residues at Community level it is necessary to 

transfer provisions from Directive 76/895/EEC to Directive 

90/642/EEC relating to the pesticides chlormequat, diazinon, 

dicofol, endosulfan, fentin and propoxur; whereas certain of 

those provisions should be amended in the light of technical 

and scientific progress. 

Whereas, the Commission has received a mandate in the 

framework of Council Directive 90/642/EEC to prepare the list 

of pesticide residues and their maximum levels for approval by 

Council; 

Whereas, Directive 90/642/EEC provided for the establishment 

of a list of maximum  levels for certain pesticide residues, 

including a maximum pesticide residue level for the herbicide 

glyphosate in and on soyabean4, and for the fungicide fenarimol 

OJ No L 350, 14.12.1990, p.71 

OJ No L 189, 23.07.94, p.70. 

OJ No L 211, 23.08.93, p.6. 

in and on bananas5; whereas, it is now appropriate 

to amend the maximum pesticide residue levels for soyabean and 

bananas in order to reflect the authorised uses in certain 

third countries; whereas, the new levels provided  for are 

acceptable from a dietary intake point of view; whereas, these 

levels should facilitate international trade; 

Whereas, Directive 90/642/EEC provided for the establishment 

of maximum pesticide residue levels for iprodione in and on 

rhubarb, and for benomyl in and on rhubarb and courgettes6; 

whereas, new data are available on these pesticide 

residue/product  combinations; whereas, on consideration of 

these data it is now appropriate to amend the maximum 

pesticide residue levels for rhubarb and courgettes; whereas, 

the new levels provided  for are acceptable from a dietary 

intake point of view; 

Whereas, pesticide residues may arise in products of plant 

origin including fruit and vegetables as a result of 

agricultural practices; whereas, it is necessary to take into 

account relevant data for both authorised pesticide uses and 

supervised trials; 

Whereas, in order to better estimate dietary intake of 

pesticide residues, it is prudent to establish  simultaneously, 

where appropriate, maximum residue levels for individual 

pesticides in all major components of the diet; whereas, these 

OJ No L 189, 23.07.94, p.70. 

OJ No L 211, 23.08.93, p.6. 

levels represent the use of minimum quantities of pesticide to 

achieve adequate control, applied  in such a manner that the 

amount of residue is the smallest practicable and is 

toxicologically  acceptable; 

Whereas, it is now appropriate that maximum  levels be fixed 

for certain pesticide residues in products of plant origin, 

namely disulfoton, fenbutatin oxide, mecarbam, phorate, 

propyzamide,triazophos  and triforine, whereas, however, it is 

not possible to establish maximum pesticide residue levels for 

all pesticide residue product combinations due to insufficient 

data; 

Whereas, however, data are insufficient by current  standards 

to establish maximum pesticide residue levels for certain 

pesticide residue/product  combinations; whereas, in such cases 

a period of time not exceeding four years would seem 

reasonable for the generation of the necessary data; whereas, 

therefore, maximum  levels should be established on the basis 

of such data by 31 December  1999 at the latest; whereas, 

failure to provide satisfactory data shall normally result in 

the establishment  of levels at the appropriate limit of 

determination;  whereas, satisfactory undertakings to generate 

the necessary data must be given within one year of the 

adoption of this directive; 

Whereas, the maximum residue levels established  in this 

directive will have to be reviewed  in the framework of the re-

evaluation of active substances provided  for in the work 

programme established  in Article 8(2) of Council Directive 

91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant 

protection products on the market7 

HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: 

7 

OJ No L 230, 19.08.1991, p.l 

? 

Article 1 

Directive 76/895/EEC is hereby amended as follows: 

The entries relating to the following pesticide residues 

shall be deleted: 

chlormequat 

diazinon 

dicofol 

endosulfan 

fentin 

propoxur 

Article 2 

Annex II to Directive 90/642/EEC is hereby amended as follows: 

GLYPHOSATE 

In the column under the heading  *Glyphosate' the figure  x20,0" 

shall be added opposite the following product entry: 

-3 

- in group M. OIL SEEDS', xSoyabean' 

In the column under the heading 'Fenarimol' the figure '0,3' 

shall be added opposite the following product entry: 

- in group '1. (vi). MISCELLANEOUS', 'Bananas' 

IPRODIONE 

In the column under the heading 'Iprodione' the figure '0,2' 

shall be added opposite the following product entry: 

- in group '2. (vii). STEM VEGETABLES', 'Rhubarb' 

BENOMYL 

In the column under the heading 'Benomyl' the figure '2,0' 

shall be added opposite the following product entry: 

- in group '2.(vii). STEM VEGETABLES', 'Rhubarb' 

In the column under the heading 'Benomyl' the figure '0,3' 

shall be added opposite the following product entry: 

- in group '2.(iii). FRUITING VEGETABLES', 'Courgettes' 

^ 

Article 3 

The following pesticide residues shall be added to Annex II to 

Directive 90/642/EEC: 

s* 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels (mg/kg 

Groups and examples of 
individual products to 
which the MRLs apply 

Triforine 

Endosulfan 
(Sum of alpha and beta 
endosulfan and endosul 
fan sulphate expressed 
as endosulfan) 

Fentin 
(Fentin expressed 
as triphenyitin 
cation) 

1.  Fruit, fresh, dried 
or  uncooked 
preserved by 
freezing not 
containing added 
sugar; nuts 
(i) CITRUS  FRUIT 

Grapefruit 
Lemons 
Limes 
Mandarins 
(including 
Clementines 
and other 
hybrids) 
Oranges 
Pumelos 
Others 

(ii)TREE  NUTS 
(shelled or 
unshelled) 
Almonds 
Brazil nuts 
Cashew nuts 
Chestnuts 
Coconuts 
Hazelnuts 
Macadamia 
Pecans 
Pine nuts 
Pistachios 
Walnuts 
Others 
(Hi) POME  FRUIT 
Apples 
Pears 
Quinces 
Other 
(iv) STONE  FRUIT 
Apricots 
Cherries 
Peaches 
(including 
nectarines 
and similar 
hybrids) 
Plums 
Others 
(v) BERRIES  AND 
SMALL FRUIT 

0.05* 

Ka) 

0.05* 

0.1* 

0.05* 

(a) 

0.05* 
2 

Ka) 

0.05* 

Ka) 

0.05* 

(a) 
2 
(a) 

1 
0.05* 

0.05* 

(a)  Table and 

(a) 

1(a) 

Table A: Pag*  1i 

13 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg 

Groups  and examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which the  MRLs  apply 

Triforine 

Endosulfan 
(Sum of alpha and beta 
endosulfan and endosul 
fan sulphate expressed 
as endosulfan) 

Fentin 
(Fentin expressed 
as triphenyltin 
cation) 

wine  grapes 

Table  grapes 
Wine  grapes 

(b) 

Strawberries 
(other  than 
wild) 
(c)  Cane  fruit 

(other  than 
wild) 
Blackberries 
Dewberries 
Loganberries 
Raspberries 
Others 

(d)  Other  small 

fruit  and 
berries 
(other  than 
wild) 
Bilberries 
(fruit  of 
species 
Vaccinium 
myrtyllus) 
Cranberries 
Currants 
(red,  black 
and  white) 
Gooseberries 
Others 

(e)  Wild  berries 

and  wild 
fruit 

(vi)  MISCELLANEOUS 
Avocados 
Bananas 
Dates 
Figs 
Kiwi 
Kumquat 
Litchis 
Mangoes 
Olives 
Passion  fruit 
Pineapples 
Pomegranate 
Others 

2.  Vegetables,  fresh 

or  uncooked,  frozen 
or  dry 

(i)  ROOT  AND  TUBER 

(a) 

1(a) 

0.05* 

Ka) 

Ka) 
0.05* 

2 

1(a) 

2 
0.05* 
0.05* 

0.05* 

! 

0.05* 
0.05* 

Ka) 

o.r 

0.05* 

Table A:  P a g e^ 

0.05* 

0.05* 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg 

Groups  and examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which the  MRLs  apply 

Triforine 

Endosulfan 
(Sum of alpha and beta 
endosulfan and endosul 
fan sulphate expressed 
as endosulfan) 

Fentin 
(Fentin expressed 
as triphenyttin 
cation) 

VEGETABLES 
Beetroot 
Carrots 
Celeriac 
Horseradish 
Jerusalem 
artichokes 
Parsnip 
Parsley  root 
Radishes 
Salsify 
Sweet 
potatoes 
Swedes 
Turnips 
Yam 
Others 

(ii)BULB  VEGETABLES 

Garlic 
Onions 
Shallots 
Spring  onions 
Others 

(a) 

0.05* 
(a) 

(iii)FRUITING  VEGETABLES 

(a) 

Solanacea 

(a) 

Tomatoes 
Peppers 
Aubergines 
Others 

0.2(a) 
0.2(a) 
0.2(a) 

0.2(a) 

0.2(a) 
0.2(a) 

0.05* 

Ka) 

0.05* 

Ka) 

(b)  Cucurbits  -

0.5 

1(a) 

edible  peel 

Cucumbers 
Gherkins 
Courgettes 
Others 

(c)  Cucurbits  -

(a) 

1(a) 

inedible  peel 

Melons 
Squashes 
Watermelons 
Others 

(d) 

Sweet  corn 

(iv)  BRASSICA 

0.05* 
(a) 

VEGETABLES 
(a) 

Flowering 
brassica 

Broccoli 
Cauliflower 
Others 

(b)  Head  brassica 

Brussels 

0.05* 

1(a) 

Ka) 

0.05* 

0.05* 

0.05* 

. 

Table A: Page 9 

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Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg 

Groups  and examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which the  MRLs  apply 

Triforine 

Endosulfan 
(Sum of alpha and beta 
endosulfan and endosul 
fan sulphate expressed 
as endosulfan) 

Fentin 
(Fentin expressed 
as triphenyltin 
cation) 

sprouts 
Head  cabbage 
Others 

(c) 

Leafy  brassica 

Ka) 

z 

Chinese 
cabbage 
Kale 
Others 

(d) 

Kohlrabi 

(v)LEAF  VEGETABLES 
AND  FRESH  HERBS 
Lettuce  & 
similar 

(a) 

Cress 
Lamb's 
lettuce 
Lettuce 
Scarole 
Others 

(b) 

Spinach  & 
similar 

Spinach 
Beet  leaves 
(chard) 
Others 

(c)  Water  cress 
(d)  Witloof 
(e)  Herbs 
Chervil 
Chives 
Parsley 
Celery  leaves 
Others 
(vi)  LEGUME 

VEGETABLES 

(fresh) 

Beans  (with 
pods) 
Beans  (with 
out  pods) 
Peas  (with 
pods) 
Peas  (with 
out  pods) 
Others 

(vii)  STEM  VEGETABLES 

(fresh) 
Asparagus 
Cardoons 
Celery 
Fennel 

-

0.05* 

(a) 

0.05* 

0.05* 

0.05* 

(a) 

0.05* 
0.05* 
0.05* 

(a) 

0.05* 
(a) 

Ka) 
Ka) 

0.05* 
0.05* 
0.05* 

1(a) 

0.05* 

(a) 

(a) 

Ka) 
Ka) 

-

(a) 

Table A: Page 4 

J' 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels (mg/kg 

Triforine 

(a) 

(a) 

0.05* 
0.05* 

Endosulfan 
(Sum of alpha and beta 
endosulfan and endosul 
fan sulphate expressed 
as endosulfan) 
1(a) 

Fentin 
(Fentin expressed 
as triphenyltin 
cation) 

Ka) 

0.05* 

1(a) 

0.05* 

0.05* 
0.05* 

0.05* 

0.05* 

0.05* 

0.05* 

(a) 

0.05* 

(a) 
(a) 
(a) 
(a) 
0.3 
0.01* 
(a) 

(see directive 
93/58/EEC) 

0.05* 

0.1* 

30 

(c) 

0.1 

0.1* 

0.5 

1 

Groups and examples of 
individual products to 
which the MRLs apply 

Globe 
artichokes 
Leek 
Rhubarb 
Others 
(viii) FUNGI 

(a)  Cultivated 

mushrooms 

(b)  Wild 

mushrooms 

3. PULSES 

Beans 
Lentils 
Peas 
Others 
4. OIL SEED 

Linseed 
Peanuts 
Poppy seeds 
Sesame seeds 
Sunflower seed 
Rape seed 
Soya bean 
Mustard seed 
Cotton seed 
Others 

5. POTATOES 

Early & ware 
potatoes 

6. TEA 

(Black tea processed 
from the leaves of 
Camellia sinensis) 

7.  HOPS (dried), 
including hop 
pellets and 
unconcentrated 
powder 

Table A: Page & 

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Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg) 
Phorate 
(Sum of phorate, its oxygen 
analogue and their  sulphoxides 
and sulphones  expressed as 
phorate) 

Dicofol 
(Sum of P, P-  and O, 
P-  isomers) 

Chlormequat 

0.05* 

2(b) 

0.05* 

0.05* 

0.02* 

0.1* 

• 

0.05* 

0.05* 

i 
i 

Kb) 

(b) 

(a) 
3(a) 

0.05* 
0.05* 

Groups  and examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which the  MRLs  apply 

1.  Fruit, fresh,  dried 
or  uncooked 
preserved  by 
freezing  not 
containing  added 
sugar;  nuts 
(i) CITRUS  FRUIT 

Grapefruit 
Lemons 
Limes 
Mandarins 
(including 
clémentines 
and  other 
hybrids) 
Oranges 
Pumelos 
Others 

(ii)TREE  NUTS 

(shelled  or 
unshelled) 
Almonds 
Brazil  nuts 
Cashew  nuts 
Chestnuts 
Coconuts 
Hazelnuts 
Macadamia 
Pecans 
Pine  nuts 
Pistachios 
Walnuts 
Others 
(iii)POME  FRUIT 
Apples 
Pears 
Quinces 
Other 
(iv)  STONE  FRUIT 
Apricots 
Cherries 
Peaches 
(including 
nectarines 
and  similar 
hybrids) 
Plums 
Others 
(v)  BERRIES  AND 
SMALL  FRUIT 

(a)  .  Table  and 

0.05* 

1(b) 

Ka) 

Table B: Page  1  3 

Groups  and examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which the MRLs  apply 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg) 
Phorate 
(Sum of phorate, its oxygen 
analogue and their sulphoxides 
and sulphones expressed as 
phorate) 

Dicofol 
(Sum of P, P-  and O, 
P-  isomers) 

Chlormequat 

• 

(a) 

0.05* 

wine  grapes 

Table  grapes 
Wine  grapes 

(b) 

Strawberries 
(other  than 
wild) 
(c)  Cane  fruit 

(other  than 
wild) 
Blackberries 
Dewberries 
Loganberries 
Raspberries 
Others 

(d)  Other  small 

0.05* 

fruit  and 
berries 
(other  than 
wild) 
Bilberries 
(fruit  of 
species 
Vaccinium 
myrtyllus) 
Cranberries 
Currants 
(red,  black 
and white) 
Gooseberries 
Others 

(e)  Wild  berries 

0.05* 

0.05* 

j 

and  wild 
fruit 

(vi)  MISCELLANEOUS 
Avocados 
Bananas 
Dates 
Figs 
Kiwi 
Kumquat 
Litchis 
Mangoes 
Olives 
Passion  fruit 
Pineapples 
Pomegranate 
Others 

2.  Vegetables,  fresh 

or  uncooked,  frozen 
or  dry 

(i) ROOT  AND  TUBER 

2(b) 

0.02* 

(b) 

0.02* 
0.02* 

2(b) 

(b) 

(a) 

0.05* 

0.05* 

0.05* 

0.1* 

0.02* 

0.05* 

|o.02* 

0.05* 

Table B: Page 2 O 

Groups  and examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which the MRLs  apply 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg) 
Phorate 
(Sum of phorate, its oxygen 
analogue and their sulphoxides 
and sulphones expressed as 
phorate) 

Dicofol 
(Sum of P, P-  and O, 
P-  isomers) 

Chlormequat 

(a) 
(a) 

(a) 

0.05* 
0.05* 

VEGETABLES 
Beetroot 
Carrots 
Celeriac 
Horseradish 
Jerusalem 
artichokes 
Parsnip 
Parsley  root 
Radishes 
Salsify 
Sweet 
potatoes 
Swedes 
Turnips 
Yam 
Others 

(ii)  BULB  VEGETABLES 

Garlic 
Onions 
Shallots 
Spring  onions 
Others 

(iii)FRUITING  VEGETABL 

ES 
(a) 

(a) 

Solanacea 

Tomatoes 
Peppers 
Aubergines 
Others 

(b)  Cucurbits  -

edible  peel 

Cucumbers 
Gherkins 
Courgettes 
Others 

(c)  Cucurbits  -

inedible  peel 

Melons 
Squashes 
Watermelons 
Others 

0.05* 

(a) 
0.05* 

(d) 

Sweet  corn 

(a) 

(iv)  BRASSICA 

VEGETABLES 
(a) 

Flowering 
brassica 

Broccoli 
Cauliflower 
Others 

(a) 

(b)  Head  brassica 

(a) 

Brussels 

0.02* 

0.05* 

0.5(b) 
0.5(b) 

0.02* 
0.5(b) 

(a) 

0.05* 
0.05* 

0.5(b) 

0.05* 

0.02* 
0.02* 

0.05* 
0.05* 

Table B:  Page L  ZÀ 

Groups  and examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which  the  MRLs  apply 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg) 
Phorate 
(Sum of phorate, its oxygen 
analogue and their  sulphoxides 
and sulphones  expressed as 
phorate) 

Dicofol 
(Sum of P, P-  and O, 
P-  isomers) 

Chlormequat 

sprouts 
Head  cabbage 
Others 

(c) 

Leafy  brassica 

(a) 

Chinese 
cabbage 
Kale 
Others 

(d) 

Kohlrabi 

0.05* 

(v)  LEAF  VEGETABLES 
AND  FRESH  HERBS 

(a) 

Lettuce  & 
similar 

(a) 

Cress 
Lamb's 
lettuce 
Lettuce 
Scarole 
Others 

(b) 

Spinach  & 
similar 

0.05* 

Spinach 
Beet  leaves 
(chard) 
Others 

(c)  Water  cress 
(d)  Witloof 
(e)  Herbs 
Chervil 
Chives 
Parsley 
Celery  leaves 
Others 
(vi)  LEGUME 

VEGETABLES 

(fresh) 

Beans  (with 
pods) 
Beans  (with 
out  pods) 
Peas  (with 
pods) 
Peas  (with- 
out  pods) 
Others 

0.05* 
0.05* 
(a) 

(a) 

! 

| 

| 
! 
i 

' 
i 
i 
F 
j 
! 
! 

0.02* 

0.05* 

0.05* 

0.5(b) 

0.5(b) 

0.02* 

(vii)  STEM  VEGETABLES 

« 

0.05* 

(fresh) 
Asparagus 
Cardoons 
Celery 
Fennel 

(a) 

Table B: Page  * 

2-Z 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg) 
Phorate 
(Sum of phorate, its oxygen 
analogue and their  sulphoxides 
and sulphones  expressed as 
phorate) 

Dicofol 
(Sum of P, P-  and O, 
P-  isomers) 

Chlormequat 

* 

0.05* 
0.05* 

(a) 

0.05* 

(a) 
0.1 

(a) 

0.05* 
(a) 

0.1* 

0.1* 

(b) 

0.02* 

(b) 

0.02* 

(b) 

0.02* 

0.1 
0.02* 
0.02* 

(See  Directive 
93/58/EEC) 

(a) 

0.05* 

0.05* 

" 

(c) 

(c) 

(c) 
0.1* 
(a) 

0.1* 

i 
i 

i 
i 
! 
! 
| 

50 

0.1* 

Groups  and  examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which the  MRLs  apply 

Globe 
artichokes 
Leek 
Rhubarb 
Others 

(viii)  FUNGI 

(a)  Cultivated 

mushrooms 

(b)  Wild 

mushrooms 

3.  PULSES 

Beans 
Lentils 
Peas 
Others 
4.  OIL  SEED 

Linseed 
Peanuts 
Poppy  seeds 
Sesame  seeds 
Sunflower  seed 
Rape  seed 
Soya  bean 
Mustard  seed 
Cotton  seed 
Others 

5.  POTATOES 

Early &  ware 
potatoes 

6.  TEA 

(Black tea  processed 
from the  leaves  of 
Camellia  sinensis) 

7.  HOPS  (dried), 
including  hop 
pellets  and 
unconcentrated 
powder 

;4) 

Table B: Page  t 

zS 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg) 
Propyzamide 

Propoxur 

Disulfoton 
(Sum of disulfoton,  disulfoton sulphoxide 
and disulfoton sulphone expressed as 
disulfoton) 

(b) 

3(a) 

(b) 

0.02* 

0.02* 

3(a) 

3(a) 
0.05* 

0.02* 

(b) 

0.2 

0.2 
0.05* 
0.05* 

0.02* 

(b) 
0.02* 
0.02* 

0.02* 

! 

! 

; 

3(a) 

(b) 

0.05* 

0.02* 

Groups  and examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which the  MRLs  apply 

wine  grapes 

Table  grapes 
Wine  grapes 

(b) 

Strawberries 
(other  than 
wild) 
(c)  Cane  fruit 

(other  than 
wild) 
Blackberries 
Dewberries 
Loganberries 
Raspberries 
Others 

(d)  Other  small 

fruit  and 
berries 
(other  than 
wild) 
Bilberries 
(fruit  of 
species 
Vaccinium 
myrtyllus) 
Cranberries 
Currants 
(red,  black 
and  white) 
Gooseberries 
Others 

(e)  Wild  berries 

and wild 
fruit 

(vi)  MISCELLANEOUS 
Avocados 
Bananas 
Dates 
Figs 
Kiwi 
Kumquat 
Litchis 
Mangoes 
Olives 
Passion  fruit 
Pineapples 
Pomegranate 
Others 
2.  Vegetables,  fresh 

or  uncooked,  frozen 
or  dry 

(i)  ROOT  AND  TUBER 

0.02* 

Table C: Page  2T 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg) 
Propyzamide 

Propoxur 

Disulfoton 
(Sum of disulfoton,  disulfoton  sulphoxide 
and disulfoton sulphone expressed as 
disulfoton) 

Groups  and  examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which the  MRLs  apply 

VEGETABLES 
Beetroot 
Carrots 
Celeriac 
Horseradish 
Jerusalem 
artichokes 
Parsnip 
Parsley  root 
Radishes 
Salsify 
Sweet 
potatoes 
Swedes 
Turnips 
Yam 
Others 

(ii)  BULB  VEGETABLES 

0.02* 

Garlic 
Onions 
Shallots 
Spring  onions 
Others 

3(a) 

3(a) 

(b) 

(b) 

0.05* 
0.05* 

0.02* 
0.02* 

. 

• 

(iii)FRUITING  VEGETABLES 

0.02* 

0.02* 

(a) 

Solanacea 

Tomatoes 
Peppers 
Aubergines 
Others 

(b)  Cucurbits  -
edible  peel 

Cucumbers 
Gherkins 
Courgettes 
Others 

(c)  Cucurbits  -

inedible  peel 

Melons 
Squashes 
Watermelons 
Others 

(d) 

Sweet  corn 

(iv)  BRASSICA 

VEGETABLES 

(a) 

Flowering 
brassica 

Broccoli 
Cauliflower 
Others 

(b)  Head  brassica 

Brussels 

3(a) 

3(a) 

3(a) 

' 

! 
0.05* 
3(a) 

0.02* 

(b) 
(b) 
0.02* 

(b) 

Table C: Page  t 

2f 

Groups  and examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which the  MRLs  apply 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg) 
Propyzamide 

Propoxur 
• 

Disulfoton 
[Sum of disulfoton,  disulfoton  sulphoxide 
and disulfoton sulphone  expressed  as 
disulfoton) 

sprouts 
Head  cabbage 
Others 

(c) 

Leafy  brassica 

(b) 
0.02* 
0.02* 

Chinese 
cabbage 
Kale 
Others 

(d) 

Kohlrabi 

0.02* 

(v)  LEAF  VEGETABLES 
AND  FRESH  HERBS 

(a) 

Lettuce  & 
similar 

0.1 

(b) 
0.02* 
0.02* 

0.02* 

0.02* 

\ 

0.05* 

Cress 
Lamb's 
lettuce 
Lettuce 
Scarole 
Others 

(b) 

Spinach  & 
similar 

Spinach 
Beet  leaves 
(chard) 
Others 

(c)  Water  cress 
(d)  Witloof 
(e)  Herbs 
Chervil 
Chives 
Parsley 
Celery  leaves 
Others 
(vi)  LEGUME 

VEGETABLES 

(fresh) 

Beans  (with 
pods) 
Beans  (with 
out  pods) 
Peas  (with 
pods) 
Peas  (with 
out  pods) 
Others 

(vii)  STEM  VEGETABLES 

(fresh) 
Asparagus 
Cardoons 
Celery 
Fennel 

0.02* 

3(a) 
3(a) 

0.02* 

0.02* 
0.02* 
0.1 

0.05* 
0.05* 
3(a) 

0.02* 
0.02* 
(b) 

(b) 

(b) 

! 

3(a) 

13(a) 
| 

0.02* 

0.02* 

0.05* 

(b) 

3(a) 
3(a) 
3(a) 

(b) 

Table C: Page  f 

1 

Groups  and examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which the MRLs  apply 

Globe 
artichokes 
Leek 
Rhubarb 
Others 
(viii)  FUNGI 

(a)  Cultivated 

mushrooms 

(b)  Wild 

mushrooms 

3.  PULSES 

Beans 
Lentils 
Peas 
* Others 
4. OIL  SEED 

Linseed 
Peanuts 
Poppy  seeds 
Sesame  seeds 
Sunflower  seed 
Rape  seed 
Soya  bean 
Mustard  seed 
Cotton  seed 
Others 

5.  POTATOES 

Early & ware 
potatoes 

6.  TEA 

(Black  tea  processed 
from the  leaves  of 
Camellia  sinensis) 

7.  HOPS  (dried), 
including  hop 
pellets  and 
unconcentrated 
powder 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg) 
Propyzamide 

Propoxur 

Disulfoton 
(Sum of disulfoton,  disulfoton  sulphoxide 
and disulfoton sulphone expressed as 
disulfoton) 

(b) 

0.02* 
0.02* 

3(a) 

1 

0.05* 
0.05* 

0.02* 

/ 

0.05* 

0.05* 

0.02* 
0.02* 

(b) 

0.02* 

0.05 
(b) 

(b) 

(b) 
0.02* 
0.02* 

-  " 

0.05* 

0.05 
0.02* 
(b) 

0.05* 

0.1* 

0.05* 

(a) 

0.1* 

(b) 

TableC: Paget 

ZÎ 

Groups  and examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which the  MRLs  apply 

1.  Fruit, fresh,  dried 
or  uncooked 
preserved  by 
freezing  not 
containing  added 
sugar;  nuts 
(i) CITRUS  FRUIT 

Grapefruit 
Lemons 
Limes 
Mandarins 
(including 
Clementines 
and  other 
hybrids) 
Oranges 
Pumelos 
Others 

(ii)TREE  NUTS 

(shelled  or 
unshelled) 
Almonds 
Brazil  nuts 
Cashew  nuts 
Chestnuts 
Coconuts 
Hazelnuts 
Macadamia 
Pecans 
Pine  nuts 
Pistachios 
Walnuts 
Others 
(Hi) POME  FRUIT 
Apples 
Pears 
Quinces 
Other 
(iv)  STONE  FRUIT 
Apricots 
Cherries 
Peaches 
(including 
nectarines 
and  similar 
hybrids) 
Plums 
Others 
(v)  BERRIES  AND 
SMALL  FRUIT 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg) 
Fenbutatin oxide 

Triazophos 

Diazinon 

(a) 

(b) 

0.5(b) 

0.05* 

0.05* 

(b) 

(b) 

(b) 

0.02* 
(b) 

(b) 

(b) 

0.02* 

0.5(b) 

0.5(b) 

2 

(a) 

(a) 

Table  and 

2 

0.02* 

0.5(b) 

Table D: Page  f 

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Pesticide residues and maximum residue  levels  (mg/kg) 
Fenbutatin oxide 

Triazophos 

Diazinon 

2 

(b) 

0.5(b) 

0.05* 

0.02* 

0.5(b) 

Groups  and examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which  the  MRLs  apply 

wine  grapes 

Table  grapes 
Wine  grapes 

(b) 

Strawberries 
(other  than 
wild) 
(c)  Cane  fruit 

* 

(other  than 
wild) 
Blackberries 
Dewberries 
Loganberries 
Raspberries 
Others 

0.2 

0.2 

0.2 
0.02* 
0.02* 

0.5(b) 

(d)  Other  small 

0.05* 

0.02* 

fruit  and 
berries 
(other  than 
wild) 
Bilberries 
(fruit  of 
species 
Vaccinium 
myrtyllus) 
Cranberries 
Currants 
(red,  black 
and  white) 
Gooseberries 
Others 

(e)  Wild  berries 

0.05* 

0.02* 

(a) 

and  wild 
fruit 

(vi)  MISCELLANEOUS 
Avocados 
Bananas 
Dates 
Figs 
Kiwi 
Kumquat 
Litchis 
Mangoes 
Olives 
Passion  fruit 
Pineapples 
Pomegranate 
Others 
2.  Vegetables,  fresh 

or  uncooked,  frozen 
or  dry 

(b) 

0.5(b) 

0.05* 

0.02* 

0.02* 

(i)  ROOT  AND  TUBER 

0.05* 

Table D: Page £ 

3o 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg) 
Fenbutatin oxide 

Triazophos 

Diazinon 

(ii)  BULB  VEGETABLES 

0.05* 

Garlic 
Onions 
Shallots 
Spring  onions 
Others 

(iii)FRUITING  VEGETABLES 

(a) 

Solanacea 

(a) 

Groups  and examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which the  MRLs  apply 

VEGETABLES 
Beetroot 
Carrots 
Celeriac 
Horseradish 
Jerusalem 
artichokes 
Parsnip 
Parsley  root 
Radishes 
Salsify 
Sweet 
potatoes 
Swedes 
Turnips 
Yam 
Others 

Tomatoes 
Peppers 
Aubergines 
Others 

(b)  Cucurbits -
edible  peel 

Cucumbers 
Gherkins 
Courgettes 
Others 

(c)  Cucurbits  -

inedible  peel 

Melons 
Squashes 
Watermelons 
Others 

(d) 

Sweet  corn 

(iv)  BRASSICA 

VEGETABLES 

(a) 

Flowering 
brassica 

Broccoli 
Cauliflower 
Others 

(b)  Head  brassica 

Brussels 

0.5(b) 
0.5(b) 
0.5(b) 
0.5(b) 

0.5(b) 

0.5(b) 

0.5(b) 
0.5(b) 

0.02* 
0.5(b) 

0.5(b) 

1 

1 

0.02* 

(b) 
(b) 
(b) 

0.02* 

0.02* 

(b) 

(b) 

0.5 

(a) 
(a) 

i0.05* 
0.05* 

0.02* 

0.5(b) 

(b) 

(b) 

Table D: Page  t 

V 

Groups  and examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which the  MRLs  apply 

sprouts 
Head  cabbage 
Others 

(c) 

Leafy  brassica 

Chinese 
cabbage 
Kale 
Others 

(d) 

Kohlrabi 

(v)  LEAF  VEGETABLES 
AND  FRESH  HERBS 
Lettuce  & 
similar 

(a) 

Cress 
Lamb's 
lettuce 
Lettuce 
Scarole 
Others 

(b) 

Spinach  & 
similar 

Spinach 
Beet  leaves 
(chard) 
Others 

(c)  Water  cress 
(d)  Witloof 
(e)  Herbs 
Chervil 
Chives 
Parsley 
Celery  leaves 
Others 
(vi)  LEGUME 

VEGETABLES 

(fresh) 

Beans  (with 
pods) 
Beans  (with 
out  pods) 
Peas  (with 
pods) 
Peas  (with 
out  pods) 
Others 

(vii)  STEM  VEGETABLES 

(fresh) 
Asparagus 
Cardoons 
Celery 
Fennel 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg) 
Fenbutatin oxide 

Triazophos 

Diazinon 

(b) 

0.05* 

0.02* 
0.02* 

0.5(b) 

' 

(a) 

(a) 

0.05* 
0.05* 

0.5(b) 

0.5(b) 

0.5(b) 

(b) 

(b) 

(b) 

(b) 

0.02* 

(b) 

(b) 
(b) 

Table D: Page  f 

3^ 

Groups  and examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which the MRLs  apply 

Globe 
artichokes 
Leek 
Rhubarb 
Others 
(viii)  FUNGI 

(a)  Cultivated 

mushrooms 

(b)  Wild 

mushrooms 

3.  PULSES 

Beans 
Lentils 
Peas 
Others 
4. OIL  SEED 

Linseed 
Peanuts 
Poppy  seeds 
Sesame  seeds 
Sunflower  seed 
Rape  seed 
Soya  bean 
Mustard  seed 
Cotton  seed 
Others 

5.  POTATOES 

Early & ware 
potatoes 

6.  TEA 

(Black tea  processed 
from the leaves  of 
Camellia  sinensis) 

7.  HOPS  (dried), 
including  hop 
pellets  and 
unconcentrated 
powder 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg) 
Fenbutatin oxide 

Triazophos 

Diazinon 

0.05* 

(b) 

(b) 
(b) 
0.02* 
0.02* 

0.5(b) 

0.5(b) 

0.02* 

0.5(b) 

0.02* 

0.05* 

0.02* 

(b) 

(b) 

(b) 

(b) 
0.1 
0.02* 
(b) 

(a) 

(a) 

(a) 
0.05* 
(b) 

(a) 
0.05* 
0.05* 

0.1* 

0.05* 

0.05* 

(c) 

0.05* 

0.05* 

Table D: Page  f 

3d 

Groups  and examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which  the MRLs  apply 

1.  Fruit, fresh,  dried 
or  uncooked 
preserved  by 
freezing  not 
containing  added 
sugar;  nuts 
(i) CITRUS  FRUIT 

Grapefruit 
Lemons 
Limes 
Mandarins 
(including 
Clementines 
and  other 
hybrids) 
Oranges 
Pumelos 
Others 

(ii)TREE  NUTS 

(shelled  or 
unshelled) 
Almonds 
Brazil  nuts 
Cashew  nuts 
Chestnuts 
Coconuts 
Hazelnuts 
Macadamia 
Pecans 
Pine  nuts 
Pistachios 
Walnuts 
Others 
(Hi) POME  FRUIT 
Apples 
Pears 
Quinces 
Other 
(iv)'STONE  FRUIT 
Apricots 
Cherries 
Peaches 
(including 
nectarines 
and  similar 
hybrids) 
Plums 
Others 
(v)  BERRIES  AND 
SMALL  FRUIT 

(a) 

Table  and 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg) 
Mecarbam 

2(a) 

0.05* 

0.05* 

0.05* 

0.05* 

Table E: Page 9 

3r 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg) 
Mecarbam 

0.05* 

i 

Groups  and  examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which the  MRLs  apply 

wine  grapes 

Table  grapes 
Wine  grapes 

(b) 

Strawberries 
(other  than 
wild) 
(c)  Cane  fruit 

(other  than 
wild) 
Blackberries 
Dewberries 
Loganberries 
Raspberries 
Others 

(d)  Other  small 

fruit  and 
berries 
(other  than 
wild) 
Bilberries 
(fruit  of 
species 
Vaccinium 
myrtyllus) 
Cranberries 
Currants 
(red,  black 
and  white) 
Gooseberries 
Others 

(e)  Wild  berries 

and  wild 
fruit 

(vi)  MISCELLANEOUS 
Avocados 
Bananas 
Dates 
Figs 
Kiwi 
Kumquat 
Litchis 
Mangoes 
Olives 
Passion  fruit 
Pineapples 
Pomegranate 
Others 

2.  Vegetables,  fresh 

or  uncooked,  frozen 
or  dry 

(i)  ROOT  AND  TUBER 

0.05* 

Table E: Page  f 

Groups  and examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which the MRLs  apply 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue  levels  (mg/kg) 
Mecarbam 

VEGETABLES 
Beetroot 
Carrots 
Celeriac 
Horseradish 
Jerusalem 
artichokes 
Parsnip 
Parsley  root 
Radishes 
Salsify 
Sweet 
potatoes 
Swedes 
Turnips 
Yam 
Others 

.-

(H)BULB  VEGETABLES 

0.05* 

Garlic 
Onions 
Shallots 
Spring  onions 
Others 

(iii)FRUITING  VEGETABLES 

0.05* 

(a) 

Solanacea 

Tomatoes 
Peppers 
Aubergines 
Others 

(b)  Cucurbits  -

edible  peel 

Cucumbers 
Gherkins 
Courgettes 
Others 

(c)  Cucurbits  -

inedible  peel 

.  Melons 

Squashes 
Watermelons 
Others 

(d) 

Sweet  corn 

(iv)  BRASSICA 

0.05* 

VEGETABLES 
(a) 

Flowering 
brassica 

Broccoli 
Cauliflower 
Others 

(b)  Head  brassica 

Brussels 

Table E: Page ft 

*? 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue  levels  (mg/kg) 
Mecarbam 

0.05* 

0.05* 

Groups  and examples  of 
individual  products  to 
which the MRLs  apply 

sprouts 
Head  cabbage 
Others 

(c) 

Leafy  brassica 

Chinese 
cabbage 
Kale 
Others 

(d) 

Kohlrabi 

(v)  LEAF  VEGETABLES 
AND  FRESH  HERBS 
Lettuce  & 
similar 

(a) 

Cress 
Lamb's 
lettuce 
Lettuce 
Scarole 
Others 

(b) 

Spinach  & 
similar 

Spinach 
Beet  leaves 
(chard) 
Others 

(c)  Water  cress 
(d)  Witloof 
(e)  Herbs 
Chervil 
Chives 
Parsley 
Celery  leaves 
Others 
(vi)  LEGUME 

VEGETABLES 

(fresh) 

Beans  (with 
pods) 
Beans  (with 
out  pods) 
Peas  (with 
pods) 
Peas (with 
out  pods) 
Others 

(vii)  STEM  VEGETABLES 

0.05* 

(fresh) 
Asparagus 
Cardoons 
Celery 
Fennel 

Table E: Page 4t 

3& 

Pesticide residues and maximum residue levels  (mg/kg) 
Mecarbam 

Groups and examples of 
individual  products to 
which the MRLs  apply 

Globe 
artichokes 
Leek 
Rhubarb 
Others 

(viii)  FUNGI 

0.05* 

(a)  Cultivated 

mushrooms 

(b)  Wild 

mushrooms 

3.  PULSES 

Beans 
Lentils 
Peas 
Others 
4. OIL SEED 

Linseed 
Peanuts 
Poppy  seeds 
Sesame  seeds 
Sunflower  seed 
Rape  seed 
Soya  bean 
Mustard  seed 
Cotton  seed 
Others 

5.  POTATOES 

Early & ware 
potatoes 

6. TEA 

(Black tea processed 
from the leaves of 
Camellia  sinensis) 

7.  HOPS  (dried), 
including hop 
pellets and 
unconcentrated 
powder 

0.05* 

0.05* 

0.05* 

0.05* 

0.1* 

*  Indicates lower limit of analytical determination 
(a)(b)(c)(d) should levels not be adopted by 31 December 1999  the following levels shall 
apply as indicated thereafter: 
(a) 0.05* 
(b) 0.02* 
(c)0.1* 
(d)0.01* 

Table E:  Page< 

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Article 4 

Member States shall bring into force not later than 31 

December 1996 the laws, regulations or administrative 

provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. 

When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a 

reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such 

reference on the occasion of their publication.  The methods 

of making such reference shall be laid down by the Member 

States. 

Article 5 

This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its 

publication in the  Official 

Journal  of 

the  European 

Communities. 

Article 6 

This Directive is addressed to Member States. 

Done at Brussels, 

For the Council 

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Commission Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 

amending the Annexes to Council Directives  86/362/EEC and 
86/363/EEC on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide 
residues in and on cereals and foodstuffs of animal origin 
respectively. 

< 4* 

Explanatory Memorandum 

The present proposals represent the fourth in the series of ad 

hoc priority  lists of pesticides to be established since the 

adoption of Council, Directive 90/642/EEC, and for which it is 

considered urgent to establish for the first time harmonized 

maximum pesticide residues levels  (MRLs).  Directive 

90/642/EEC in completing the range of products to include most 

important components of the diet, allows a more systematic 

approach to be taken to establishing Community MRLs than was 

previously possible.  The basis for prioritization of 

pesticides  is their significance  in agriculture and potential 

for trade difficulties due to the presence of residues in 

treated products.  Accordingly, when adopted, the proposals 

will facilitate Community trade in the products covered by the 

measures. 

The proposals provide for the amendment of Annex II to 

Council Directive 76/895/EEC, Annex II to Council Directive 

90/642/EEC and the Annexes to Council Directives 86/362/EEC 

and 86/363/EEC. At the time of the adoption of the framework 

directives, Council provided  for amending the directives to 

progressively  establish  lists of pesticides and their maximum 

levels.  The present proposals fall within the exclusive 

competence of the Community.  A system  involving uniform 

maximum  levels is necessary  in order to facilitate circulation 

of the concerned  agricultural products and to ensure 

protection of consumer health.  The other features of the 

proposals are as follows: 

^H 

To amend the maximum pesticide residue levels for 

glyphosate  in soyabean and fenarimol in bananas in order 

to reflect the authorised uses in certain third countries 

and to facilitate  international trade.  The new levels 

provided  for are acceptable from a dietary  intake point 

of view. 

To amend the maximum pesticide residue levels for 

iprodione  in rhubarb and for benomyl in rhubarb and 

courgettes.  The new levels provided for are acceptable 

from a dietary  intake point of view. 

To establish Community maximum pesticide residue levels 

for 13 widely used pesticides that may leave residues in 

agricultural products, 7 of which have not been 

previously covered by Community  legislation. It is 

proposed to defer decisions for certain pesticide/product 

combinations due to inadequate data by current standards 

and not withstanding  the existence of Good Agricultural 

Practice  in certain Member States. A maximum period of 

four years is envisaged  in such cases to allow for the 

generation of data and during this period maximum  levels 

for the particular pesticide/product combinations will 

remain unharmonized. 

The proposals will have little or no impact on small or 

medium-sized enterprises. 

The proposals would have no impact, on the budget of the 

European Community. 

4r 

Proposal for a 

COUNCIL PIRECTIVE 

amending the Annexes to Council Directives 86/362/EEC and 

86/363/EEC on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide 

residues in and on cereals and foodstuffs of animal origin 

respectively. 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European 

Community, 

Having regard to Directive 86/362/EEC of 24 July 1986 on the 

fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in cereals1 as 

last amended by Directive 94/29/EC2, and in particular Article 

11 thereof, 

Having regard to Directive 86/363/EEC of 24 July 1986 on the 

fixing of maximum  levels for pesticide residues in foodstuffs 

of animal origin3 as last amended by Directive 94/29/EC4, and 

in particular Article 11 thereof, 

OJ NO L 221, 07.08.1986, p.37. 

OJ No L 189, 23.07.1994, p.67. 

OJ NO L 221, 07.08.1986, p.43. 

OJ NO L 189, 23.07.1994, p.67. 

U 

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 

Whereas, the Commission has received a mandate in the 

framework of Council Directives 86/362/EEC and 86/363/EEC to 

prepare the list of pesticide residues and their maximum 

levels for approval by Council; 

Whereas, pesticide residues may arise in cereals and 

foodstuffs of animal origin as a result of agricultural 

practices; whereas, it is necessary to take into account 

relevant data for both authorized pesticide uses and as 

appropriate supervised trials and animal feeding studies; 

Whereas,  in order better to estimate dietary  intake of 

pesticide residues, it is prudent to establish  simultaneously, 

where possible, maximum residue levels for individual 

pesticides in all major components of the diet; whereas, these 

levels represent the use of minimum quantities of pesticide 

to achieve adequate control, applied  in such a manner that the 

amount of residue is the smallest practicable and is 

toxicologically >. acceptable ; 

Whereas,  in the light of technical and scientific progress, 

and the requirements of public health and agriculture  it is 

desirable to amend Directives 86/362/EEC and 86/363/EEC by 

adding provisions relating to further pesticide residues for 

cereals and foodstuffs of animal origin, namely  chlormequat, 

diazinon, dicofol, disulfoton, endosulfan, fenbutatin oxide, 

fentin, mecarbam, phorate, propoxur, propyzamide, triazophos 

and triforine; 

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Whereas, however, data are insufficient by current standards 

to establish maximum pesticide residue levels for certain 

pesticide residue/product  combinations; whereas, in such cases 

a period of time not exceeding four years would seem 

reasonable for the generation of the necessary data; whereas, 

therefore, maximum  levels should be established on the basis 

of such data by 31 December  1999 at the latest; whereas, 

failure to provide satisfactory data shall normally result in 

the establishment of levels at the appropriate limit of 

determination;  whereas, satisfactory undertakings to generate 

the necessary data must be given within one year of the 

adoption of this directive; 

Whereas, the maximum residue levels established  in the current 

Directive will have to be reviewed  in the framework of the re-

evaluation of active substances provided for in the work 

programme established  in Article 8(2) of Council Directive 

91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant 

protection products on the market5, 

HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: 

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The following pesticide residues shall be added to Part A of Annex II to Directive 86/362/EEC: 

Article 1 

Pesticide  residues 

I Maximum levels  in mg/kg  (ppm) 

0.1 wheat,  rye, triticale, barley,  oats 
0.05* other cereals 
0.1(a) wheat, rye, triticale, barley,  oats 

TRIFORINE 

0.2(a)  maize 
0.05* others 

ENDOSULFAN 
Residue: sum of alpha and beta  endosulfan 
and endosulfan  sulphate expressed as 
endosulfan 
FENTIN 
Residue:  Fentin expressed as triphyltin cation  0.05* 
PHORATE 
Residue:  sum of phorate,  its oxygen analogue  0.05* others 
and their  sulfoxides  and sulphones  expressed 
as phorate 
DICOFOL 
Residue: sum of P, P' and O , P' isomers 
CHLORMEQUAT 

(a)  maize 

0.02* 

5 oats 
2 wheat, rye, triticale,  barley 
(a) maize 
0.05* others 
O UT 
0.05* 
0.1  wheat 

PROPYZAMIDE 
PROPOXUR 
DISULFOTON 
Residue:sum of disulfoton, disulfoton sulphoxide 0.2 barley,  sorghum 
and disulfoton sulphone  expressed as disulfoton 0.02* others 
FENBUTATIN  OXIDE 
TRIAZOPHOS 

_____ 

0_05__ 
(b) wheat, rye, triticale, barley, oats,  maize 
0.02* others 
0.02* buckwheat,  millet 
0.05 (b) others 
10.05* cereals 

DIAZINON 

MECARBAM 

Indicates lower limit of analytical  determination 

(a) (b) should levels not be adopted by 31  December  1999 the following levels shall 
apply as indicated  thereafter: 
(a)  0.05* 
(b)  0.02* 

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1. The following pesticide residues shall be added to Part A of Annex II to Directive 86/363/EEC: 

Article 2 

Pesticide residues 

ENDOSULFAN 
Residue: sum of alpha 
and beta endosulfan 
and endosulfan 
sulphate expressed as 
endosulfan 
FENTIN 
Residue: Fentin 
expressed as 
triphenyltin cation 
FENBUTATIN 
OXIDE 
TRIAZOPHOS 

DIAZINON 

DISULFOTON 
Residue: sum of 
disulfoton, disulfoton 
sulphone expressed 
as disulfoton 
DICOFOL 
Residue: sum of P, P' 
0,  P' isomers 

of fat, contained in 
meat, preparations of 
meat, offals and 
animal fats listed in 
Annex I under heading 
Nos  ex0201,0202. 
0203, 0204, 0205 00 00 
0206,0207,6x0208, 
0209 00,0210,160100 
and 1602 (i) (iv) 
(a) Poultry meat 
0.1 others 

Maximum levels in mg/kg (p 
for raw cow's milk and 
whole cream cow's milk 
listed in Annex I under 
heading No 0401 : for 
the other foodstuffs in 
heading No 0401,0402, 
0405 00 and  0406 in 
accordance with (ii) (iv) 

pm) 
of shelled fresh eggs, 
for birds' eggs and egg 
yolks listed in Annex I 
under heading 
Nos  0407 00 and 
0408 (iii) (iv) 

0.004 

(a) 

0.05* 

0.05* 

0.05* 

0.05* 

(b) poultry meat 
0.01* others 
(a)  pig and poultry 
meat 
0.02* 

0.02* 

0.01* 

0.02* 

0.05* 

(b) 

(a) 

0.02* 

0.5 fat of cattle, sheep 
and goats 
0.1 fat of  poultry 
0.05* others 

0.02* 

0.05* 

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(Article 2,  1.  continued) 
* indicates lower limit of analytical  determination 

(i)  In the case of foodstuffs with a fat content of 10% or less by weight, the residue is related to 
the total weight of the boned foodstuff.  In such cases, the maximum level is one-tenth of the 
value related to fat content, but must be no less than 0.01 mg/kg. 

(ii) In determining the residues in raw cow's milk and whole cream cow's milk, a fat content of 
4% by weight should be taken as a basis.  For raw milk and whole cream milk of another 
animal origin the residues are expressed on the basis of the fat. 
For the other foodstuffs listed in Annex I under heading Nos  0401, 0402, 0405 00, and 0406 
- with a fat content of less than 2% by weight, the maximum level is taken as half that set 

for raw milk and whole cream milk, 

- with a fat content of 2% or more by weight, the maximum level is expressed in mg/kg of fat. 
In such cases,  the maximum level is 25 times that set for raw milk and whole cream milk. 

(iii) For eggs and egg products with a fat content higher than 10%, the maximum level is 
expressed in mg/kg fat.  In this case, the maximum level is 10 times higher than the 
maximum level for fresh eggs. 

(iv) Footnotes (i), (ii) and (iii) do not apply in cases where the lower limit of analytical 

determination  is indicated. 

(v) Should  levels not be adopted by 31  December  1999, the following maximum 

levels shall apply: 
(a)  0.05* 
(b)0.01* 

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2. The following pesticide residues shall be added to Part B of Annex II to Directive 86/363/EEC: 

of  meat, including fat, 
preparations of meat, 
offals and animal fats 
listed in Annex 1 under 
heading Nos  ex 0201, 
0202, 0203, 0204, 
0205 00 00, 0206. 0207 
ex 0208, 0209 00, 0210 
1601 00 and 1602 
0.05* 
0.05* 
0.05 fat, liver and kidne 
0.02* others 

Maximum levels in mg/ 
for milk and milk 
products listed in 
Annex I under heading 
Nos  0401,0402. 
0405 00 and 0406 

kg (ppm) 
of shelled fresh eggs, 
for birds' eggs and egg 
yolks listed in Annex I 
under heading Nos 
0407 00 and 0408 

0.05* 
0.05* 
0.01* 

0.05* 
0.05* 
0.02* 

0.05* 

0.02* 

0.05* 

0.05* 
0.05* 
1.0  liver of cattle, sheej 
) 
and goats 

0.05* 

Pesticide residues 

TRIFORINE 
PROPOXUR 
PROPYZAMIDE 
Residue: sum of 
propyzamide and all 
metabolites containing 
the 3,5-dichlorobenzoic 
acid fraction expressed 
as propyzamide 
PHORATE 
Sum of  phorate, its 
oxygen analogue and 
their sulphoxides and 
sulphones expressed 
as phorate 
CHDRMEQUAT 
DICOFOL 
Residue: 1,1 -bis-
(parachloro-phenol) -
2,2-dichloroethanol 
(PP'FWI 52) expressed 
as dicofol. 

* Indicates lower limit of analytical determination 

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Article 3 

Member  States shall bring into force not later than 31 
December  1996 the laws, regulations or administrative 
provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. 

When Member  States adopt these measures, they shall contain a 
reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied  by such 
reference on the occasion of their publication.  The methods 
of making such reference shall be laid down by the Member 
States. 

Article 4 

This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its 
publication in the  Official 
Communities. 

the  European 

Journal  of 

This Directive is addressed to Member States. 

Article 5 

Done at Brussels, 

For the Council 

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