Reasoned opinion of EFSA: Modification of the existing MRLs for triclopyr in various commodities of animal origin [1]

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According to Article 6 of the Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, Ireland, hereafter referred to as the Evaluating Member State (EMS), compiled an application to modify the existing MRLs for triclopyr in several food commodities of animal origin. In order to accommodate for the European use of triclopyr on grass (pasture), it is proposed to raise the existing MRLs for ruminant meat, liver, kidney, fat and milk. Ireland drafted an evaluation report according to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 which was submitted to the European Commission and forwarded to EFSA on 29 May 2009. The use of triclopyr on pasture was the only representative use evaluated under the peer review; MRL proposals were derived by the experts, but not enforced in the legislation. Ireland as the RMS of the active substance takes now the initiative to propose these MRLs to be included in Annex III of the MRL regulation.

[1] On request from the European Commission

Suggested citation: European Food Safety Authority; Modification of the existing MRLs for triclopyr in various commodities of animal origin on request [from the European Commission]. EFSA Journal 2009; 7(11):1369.