Commission Directive 2002/71/EC amending the Annexes to Council Directives 76/895/EEC, 86/362/EEC, 86/363/EEC and 90/642/EEC as regards the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues (formothion, dimethoate and oxydemeton-methyl) in and on cereals, foodstuffs of animal origin and certain products of plant origin, including fruit and vegetables

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Agricultural commodities Condiments/herbs/spices Cereals/grains/rice Fruits/edible nuts MRL-maximum residue limit Residues Coffee/cocoa/tea Pesticides

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

The Directive came into force on 29 August 2002.

Abstract

This Directive lays down some amendments and addenda to certain Community provisions in force relating to the maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on cereals, foodstuffs of animal origin and certain products of plant origin (including fruit and vegetables). The Annex attached lists out the groups of products to which the above-mentioned MRLs shall apply, covering citrus fruit, tree nuts, vegetables, herbs, legumes, oilseeds, potatoes and tea.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Council Directive 86/362/EEC on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on cereals.

Legislation | European Union | 1986 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Residues, Cereals/grains/rice, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 86/363/EEC on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on foodstuffs of animal origin.

Legislation | European Union | 1986 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Residues, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 90/642/EEC on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on certain products of plant origin, including fruit and vegetables.

Legislation | European Union | 1990 | Repealed

Keyword: MRL-maximum residue limit, Institution, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. No. 123 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Standards, Codex Alimentarius, Inspection, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree implementing Directives 2002/71/EC and 2002/76/EC and amending Ministerial Decree of 19 May 2000 fixing maximum levels for active substances of fitosanitary products on foodstuffs, as regards formothoin, dimethoate, oxydemeton-methyl and metsulfuron methyl.

Legislation | Italy | 2003 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Standards, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Cereals/grains/rice, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Joint Decree No. 91926 establishing maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on products on plant and animal origin, in compliance with Commission Directive 2002/71/EC.

Legislation | Greece | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Residues, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Cereals/grains/rice, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (England and Wales) (Amendment)(No. 2) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 2591 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Standards, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. No. 445 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Standards, Codex Alimentarius, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on maximum residue levels of pesticides which may be located in foodstuffs or on their surface.

Legislation | Poland | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Breastfeeding/infant food, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX