Dinotefuran is not an approved active substance in GB and there are no PPP authorisations.
HSE has identified acute intake concerns for the current MRLs for peaches, grapes and celeries.
As harmful effects for human health cannot be excluded, it is proposed to lower the specific MRL for dinotefuran/peaches from 0.8 mg/kg to the limit of quantification of 0.01* mg/kg. For grapes it is proposed to lower the MRL from 0.9 mg/kg to the limit of quantification of 0.01* mg/kg. For celeries it is proposed to lower the MRL from 0.6 mg/kg to the limit of quantification of 0.01* mg/kg.
HSE also proposes to adopt the following MRLs: tomatoes (0.3 mg/kg), goji berries/wolfberries (0.6 mg/kg), aubergines/eggplants (0.3 mg/kg), okra/lady’s fingers (0.6 mg/kg), gherkins (0.4 mg/kg), courgettes (0.4 mg/kg), others-cucurbits edible peel (0.4 mg/kg) and teas (25 mg/kg).
View the draft reasoned opinion on HSE's website.
The proposed date of adoption and publication of the new MRLs is 17 January 2026 and the proposed date of entry into force of the new MRLs will be 6 months after the date of adoption and publication.
To meet the UK’s international trade obligations, the measures have been notified to the World Trade Organization.
On completion of this process, an update on the final MRLs agreed, along with the date of entry into force, will be communicated via HSE’s ebulletin service.
Visit HSE’s website for more information and guidance on the MRL processes for GB.
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