Decision on the new MRLs for disodium phosphonates, fosetyl-Al and potassium phosphonates in or on various commodities

12 Feb 2024

There has been a significant increase in the MRL levels for fosestyl-al in a range of fresh produce items. These MRL came into force on 8th Feb 2024.

Potassium phosphonates is an approved active substance in Great Britain. The MRLs for fosetyl-Al cover the active substances disodium phosphonates, fosetyl-Al and potassium phosphonates.
In accordance with Article 6 of Assimilated Regulation 396/2005, HSE received an application to set new MRLs for fosetyl-Al, to cover the use of the active substance potassium phosphonates on various commodities. The application was to support an extension of authorisation for a minor use.
HSE as the competent authority drew up an Evaluation Report (ER) that included its Reasoned Opinion (RO) on the risk to consumers associated with amending the MRLs.

GB MRL Decision Number: GB MRL 2024/004

Further detailed information can be found here: Decision on the new MRLs for potassium phosphonates in or on various plant commodities (hse.gov.uk)