Mefentrifluconazole is an approved active substance in Great Britain. An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive to set new Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for citrus (grapefruits, oranges, lemons, limes, mandarins), avocados, bananas and coffee beans. Following assessment, the following MRLs have been introduced to set Import Tolerances:
Grapefruits (0.5 mg/kg), Oranges (1.0 mg/kg), Lemons (1.5 mg/kg) – this CXL also applies to the GB MRL for 'others-citrus fruit', Limes (1.5 mg/kg), Mandarins (1.5 mg/kg), Avocados (1.0 mg/kg), Bananas (1.5 mg/kg), Coffee beans (0.4 mg/kg).
The Evaluation Report/Reasoned Opinion supporting the new MRLs is available at the following link:
The evaluation of CXLs for mefentrifluconazole in or on various commodities
The residue levels arising in food from the notified uses result in consumer exposures below the toxicological reference values and therefore harmful effects on human health are not expected. As the residue levels exceed the current MRLs in force, new MRLs are being adopted.