Reasoned opinion of EFSA: Modification of the existing MRLs for boscalid in gherkins and courgettes [1]

Question number: EFSA-Q-2009-00643

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According to Article 6 of the Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, Belgium, hereafter referred to as the Evaluating Member State (EMS), compiled an application to modify the existing MRLs for boscalid in courgettes and gherkins. In order to accommodate for a new uses of boscalid in Belgium, it is proposed to raise the existing MRL of 0.2 mg/kg for gherkins and courgettes to 2.0 mg/kg. Belgium also intends to authorize the use on kohlrabi, but no MRL proposal was made since the intended use does not require raising of the existing MRL of 0.5 mg/kg.

[1] For citation purposes: Reasoned opinion of EFSA prepared by the Pesticides Unit (PRAPeR) on the modification of the existing MRLs for boscalid in gherkins and courgettes. EFSA Scientific Report (2009) 335, 1-28