Commission Directive 2002/97/EC amending the Annexes to Council Directives 86/362/EEC, 86/363/EEC and 90/642/EEC as regards the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues (2,4-D, triasulfuron and thifensulfuron 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 MRL-maximum residue limit Residues Vegetables/legumes Fruits/edible nuts Cereals/grains/rice Pesticides

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

The Directive came into force on 18 December 2002.

Abstract

This Directive lays down amendments and addenda to specific Directives in force relating to maximum levels for pesticide residues. First of all, article 1 adds some MRLs to Part A of Annex II to Directive 86/362/EEC. Article 2 adds further MRLs to Part B of Annex II to Directive 86/363/EEC. Lastly, article 3 prescribes that the maximum pesticide residue levels for the active substances concerned as shown in the Annex hereto are added to Annex II to Directive 90/642/EEC.

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Legislation | European Union | 1986 | Repealed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Legislation | European Union | 1986 | Repealed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Legislation | European Union | 1990 | Repealed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

Ministerial Decree implementing Directives 2002/79/EC, 2002/97/EC and 2002/100/EC and updating Decree of the Ministry of Health of 19 May 2000 fixing maximum levels for active substances of phitosanitary products on foodstuffs.

Legislation | Italy | 2003

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Joint Decree No. 98195 regarding the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues (2,4-D, triasulfuron and thifensulfuron methyl) in and on foodstuffs of animal origin and certain products of plant origin, in compliance with Commission Directive 2002/97/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

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

Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. No. 118 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003 | Repealed

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX