This is a list of Information Updates on MRLs issues from 2008 onwards. The list does not include all Information Updates which have dealt with MRLs in this time period, since some of those issued are no longer relevant. This list is intended as a guide to current issues. A complete list of all Information Updates can be accessed from the Information Updates Index.
2011
Information Update 03/2011
Update on Nicotine Residues in Wild Mushrooms
Information Update on residues found above the default MRL set for nicotine in wild mushrooms.
Issued: 17 February 2011
2010
Information Update 22/2010
Maximum Residue Level Workshop – Tuesday 15th February, 2011
CRD will be holding a one-day workshop on proposing and supporting Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs). The workshop will be held at The CRD offices in York on Tuesday 15 February, 2011. The cost of attendance will be £350 (plus 20% VAT).
Issued: 08 December 2010
Information Update 13/2010
Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) and 2-phenylphenol, safeners and synergists
This is a replacement for Information Update 25/2008 (issued on 20 November 2008) and updated on 16 April 2010. 2-phenylphenol (safeners and synergists) are not currently subject to MRLs under Regulation 396/2005. However, this situation will change in the future.
Issued: 8 July 2010
Information Update 09/2010
CRD Statement Regarding Existing Stocks of Indian Grapes Containing Residues of Chlormequat
CRD has taken exceptional limited action to allow marketing of grapes already in the UK supply and retail chain provided the residue levels are below the acute threshold of 1.06 mg/kg calculated by EFSA.
Issued: 30 April 2010 Amended: 06 May 2010
Information Update 01/2010
Consumer Risk Assessment Training - Tuesday 23rd and Thursday 25th February 2010 (2)
This Information Update states that there are still a limited number of places remaining at CRD’s training workshops on Consumer Risk Assessment in York on Tuesday 23rd and Thursday 25th February, 2010 (which were announced in Information Update 23/2009)
Issued: 14/01/2010
2009
Information Update 21/2009
European Maximum Residue Levels - Impact & benefits for authorisations & trade - Further information
Further to the the earlier Information Update 17/2009, there are still a number of places remaining at CRD's MRL Seminar. The seminar will provide an update on recent UK and EU developments in MRL (Maximum Residue Level) legislation. The event will be held at The Marriott Hotel, York, on Thursday 3rd December, 2009.
Issued: 27/10/2009
Information Update 19/2009
Procedures for setting maximum residue levels to cover new authorised EC uses and as a result of import tolerance applications
CRD has produced a flow chart to show the stages and timescales involved in processing standard MRL applications.
Issued: 27/10/2009
Information Update 17/2009
European Maximum Residue Levels - Impacts and Benefits for Authorisation and Trade - Thursday 3 December 2009
This Information Update announces a one-day seminar on recent UK and EU developments in MRL (Maximum Residue Level) legislation.
Issued: 06/10/2009
Information Update 14/2009
This Update has been Archived and is no longer available on the website
Nicotine Residues in Wild Mushrooms: Further Developments
Information update on nicotine which had been found in dried wild mushrooms at levels exceeding the default Maximum Residue Level (MRL) for pesticides set under EC Regulation 396/2005.
Issued: 01/09/2009
Information Update 13/2009
European Maximum Residue Levels – Impact and benefits for authorisations and trade.
CRD is proposing to host a one day seminar which will provide an update on recent UK and EU developments in MRL legislation.
Issued: 06/08/2009
Information Update 12/2009
Implementing Rules for Import Controls for High Risk Feed and Food of Non-Animal Origin.
An update on the European Commission's proposals for implementing rules under Regulation 882/2004 (official controls for import controls for 'high-risk' feed and food of non-animal origin).
Issued: 06/08/2009
Information Update 10/2009
This Update has been removed since no longer relevant
Nicotine Residues in Wild Mushrooms
This Information Update states that Nicotine has been found by the food industry in dried wild mushrooms at levels that exceed the default Maximum Residue Level (MRL) for pesticides set under EC Regulation 396/2005.
Issued: 27/05/2009
Information Update 07/2009
This Update has been removed since no longer relevant
Implementing Rules for Import Controls for 'High Risk' Feed and Food of Non-Animal OriginAn Information Update on EC Regulation 882/2004 (implementing rules for import controls for 'high risk' feed and food of non-animal origin). A brief overview is given with links to further information and contact points on the FSA website.
Issued: 07/04/2009
2008
Information Update 25/2008
This Update has been removed since no longer relevant
Maximum Residue Levels and food additives, safeners and synergists.
This update provides information on whether food additives, safeners and synergists are subject to Maximum Residue Levels under EC Regulation 396/2005.
Issued: 20/11/2008
Information Update 20/2008
This Update has been removed since no longer relevant
New EC Maximum Residue Levels Database
This Information Update gaves details of the new PSD MRLs database which has been produced to coincide with the new EC harmonised MRLs regime.
Issued: 02/09/2008
