Reasoned opinion on the review of the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for thifensulfuron-methyl according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005

• Main Author: European Food Safety Authority
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wiley 2012-08-01
• Series: EFSA Journal
• Subjects: thifensulfuron-methyl; MRL review; Regulation (EC) No 396/2005; consumer risk assessment; sulfonylurea; herbicide.
• Online Access: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/doc/2863.pdf

<p>According to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reviewed the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) currently established at European level for the pesticide active substance thifensulfuron-methyl. In order to assess the occurrence of thifensulfuron-methyl residues in plants, processed commodities, rotational crops and livestock, EFSA considered the conclusions derived in the framework of Directive 91/414/EEC, as well as the European authorisations reported by Member States (incl. the supporting residues data). Based on the assessment of the available data, MRL proposals were derived and a consumer risk assessment was carried out. Although no apparent risk to consumers was identified, some information required by the regulatory framework was found to be missing. Hence, the consumer risk assessment is considered indicative only and one MRL proposal derived by EFSA still requires further consideration by risk managers.</p>