Targeted review of the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for dimethomorph

Abstract

In accordance with Article 43 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the European Commission requested EFSA to perform a targeted risk assessment for dimethomorph considering the residue definition and the toxicological reference values (TRVs) derived during the renewal of the approval of dimethomorph and the most recent version of the EFSA Pesticide Residues Intake Model (PRIMo) (rev.3.1). EFSA confirmed that the current TRVs are sufficiently protective for consumers, including the identified hazard indicative of endocrine disruption. Furthermore, EFSA identified all the codex maximum residue limits (CXLs) and import tolerances that are covered by existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) and performed chronic and acute dietary risk assessment to support risk managers during the decision-making. A screening of all existing MRLs was also performed. The exposure calculations performed by EFSA showed that the existing MRLs, including the ones based on CXLs or import tolerances, do not lead to consumers intake concerns.