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The Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Scotland) Amendment (No.2) Regulations 2006

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Scottish Statutory Instruments

2006 No. 312

AGRICULTURE

PESTICIDES

The Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Scotland) Amendment (No.2) Regulations 2006

Made

7th June 2006

Laid before the Scottish Parliament

8th June 2006

Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1

The Scottish Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972(1) and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby make the following Regulations:

Citation and commencement

1.—(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Scotland) Amendment (No.2) Regulations 2006 and, subject to par agraph (2), shall come into force on 27th July 2006.

(2) Regulation 4 shall come into force on 15th September 2006.

Amendment of the Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops , Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Scotland) Regulations 2005

2.  Subject to regulation 1(2), the Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Scotland) Regulations 2005(2) are amended in accordance with regulations 3 and 4.

Amendments coming into force on 27th July 2006

3.—(1) In regulation 2(1) (interpretation), for the definition of “the Residues Directives”substitute–

  • ““the Residues Directives ”means Directive 76/895(3), Directive 86/362(4), Directive 86/363(5) and Directive 90/642(6), in each case as amended at the date of the making of the Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Scotland) Amendment (No.2) Regulations 2006(7).”.

(2) In Schedule 2 (maximum residue levels), for the entries in the columns relating to the pesticides Carbofuran and Diquat substitute the entries in the columns relating to those pesticides set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations.

(3) In Schedule 3, paragraph 4 (oil seeds), in column 2 beneath “Soya bean”insert “Hemp seed”.

Amendments coming into force on 15th September 2006

4.—(1) In Schedule 1 (pesticide residues)–

(a)for the entry for Benomyl, Carbendazim and Thiophanate-methyl, substitute the entry for Benomyl and Carbendazim set out in Schedule 2 to these Regulations; and

(b)after the entry for Thifensulfuron methyl insert the entry for Thiophanate-methyl set out in Schedule 2 to these Regulations.

(2) In Schedule 2 (maximum residue levels)–

(a)for the column relating to Benomyl, Carbendazim and Thiophanate-methyl, substitute the column relating to Benomyl and Carbendazim set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations;

(b)insert, in the appropriate place to preserve the alphabetical ordering of the pesticide column headings, the column of permitted levels of residue for the pesticide Thiophanate-methyl set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations; and

(c)at the end, insert the footnote set out at the end of Schedule 1 to these Regulations.

(3) In Schedule 3, paragraph 2(iii)(a) (solanacea), in column 2 beneath “Aubergines”insert “Okra”.

ROSS FINNIE

A member of the Scottish Executive

St Andrew’s House,

Edinburgh

7th June 2006

Regulations 3(2) and 4(2)

SCHEDULE 1ENTRIES AND COLUMNS SUBSTITUTED OR INSERTED IN SCHEDULE 2 TO THE PESTICIDES (MAXIMUM RESIDUE L EVELS IN CROPS, FOOD AND FEEDING STUFFS) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2005

Group to which food belongs

Groups include the following products

Benomyl/ Carbendazim

Carbofuran

Thiophanate-methyl

Diquat

(46)

FOOTNOTES:

The figure of 0.05 is the total MRL for Carbendazim and Thiophanate-methyl taken together and expressed as carbendazim.

1. FRUIT, FRESH, DRIED OR UNCOOKED, PRESERVED BY FREEZING NOT CONTAINING ADDED SUGAR: NUTS

i)CITRUS FRUIT

Grapefruit0.1*0.30.05*0.1*
Lemons0.1*0.30.05*0.1*
Limes0.1*0.30.05*0.1*
Mandarins (inc clementines & similar hybrids)0.1*0.30.05*0.1*
Oranges0.1*0.30.05*0.1*
Pomelos0.1*0.30.05*0.1*
Others0.1*0.30.05*0.1*

ii)TREE NUTS (shelled or unshelled)

Almonds0.1*0.02*0.05*0.2
Brazil nuts0.1*0.02*0.05*0.2
Cashew nuts0.1*0.02*0.05*0.2
Chestnuts0.1*0.02*0.05*0.2
Coconuts0.1*0.02*0.05*0.2
Hazelnuts0.1*0.02*0.05*0.2
Macadamia nuts0.1*0.02*0.05*0.2
Pecans0.1*0.02*0.05*0.2
Pine nuts0.1*0.02*0.05*0.2
Pistachios0.1*0.02*0.05*0.2
Walnuts0.1*0.02*0.05*0.2
Others0.1*0.02*0.05*0.2

iii)POME FRUIT

Apples0.20.02*0.05*0.5
Pears0.20.02*0.05*0.5
Quinces0.20.02*0.05*0.5
Others0.20.02*0.05*0.5

iv)STONE FRUIT

Apricots0.20.02*0.05*2
Cherries0.50.02*0.05*0.3
Peaches (inc nectarines & similar hybrids)0.20.02*0.05*2
Plums0.50.02*0.05*0.3
Others0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*

v)BERRIES AND SMALL FRUIT

a)Table & wine grapes
Table grapes0.30.02*0.05*0.1*
Wine grapes0.50.02*0.05*3
b)Strawberries (other than wild)0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
c)Cane fruit (other than wild)
Blackberries0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Dewberries0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Loganberries0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Raspberries0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Others0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
d)other small fruit & berries (other than wild)
Bilberries0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Cranberries0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Currants (red, black & white)0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Gooseberries0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Others0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
e)Wild berries & wild fruit0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*

vi)MISCELLANEOUS FRUIT

Avocados0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Bananas0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Dates0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Figs0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Kiwi fruit0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Kumquats0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Litchis0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Mangoes0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Olives (Table Consumption)0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Olives (Oil Extract)0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Papaya0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Passion fruit0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Pineapples0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Pomegranates0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Others0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*

2. VEGETABLES, FRESH OR UNCOOKED, FROZEN OR DRY

i)ROOT AND TUBER VEGETABLES

Beetroot0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Carrots0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Cassava0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Celeriac0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Horseradish0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Jerusalem artichokes0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Parsnips0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Parsley root0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Radishes0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Salsify0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Sweet potatoes0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Swedes0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Turnips0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Yams0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Others0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*

ii)BULB VEGETABLES

Garlic0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Onions0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Shallots0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Spring onions0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Others0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*

iii)FRUITING VEGETABLES

a)Solanacea
Tomatoes0.50.02*0.05*2
Peppers0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Chilli peppers0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Aubergines0.50.02*0.05*2
Okra20.02*0.05*1
Others0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
b)Cucurbits-edible peel
Cucumbers0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Gherkins0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Courgettes0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Others0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
c)Cucurbits-inedible peel
Melons0.1*0.02*0.05*0.3
Squashes0.1*0.02*0.05*0.3
Watermelons0.1*0.02*0.05*0.3
Others0.1*0.02*0.05*0.3
d)Sweet corn0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*

iv)BRASSICA VEGETABLES

a)Flowering Brassicas
Broccoli0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Cauliflower0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Others0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
b)Head Brassicas
Brussels sprouts0.50.02*0.05*1
Head cabbage0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Others0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
c)Leafy Brassicas
Chinese cabbage0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Kale0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Others0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
d)Kohlrabi0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*

v)LEAF VEGETABLES AND FRESH HERBS

a)Lettuce & similar
Cress0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Lamb’s lettuce0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Lettuce0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Scarole0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Others0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
b)Spinach & similar
Spinach0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Beet leaves (chard)0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Others0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
c)Watercress0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
d)Witloof0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
e)Herbs
Chervil0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Chives0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Parsley0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Celery leaves0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Others0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*

vi)LEGUME VEGETABLES (fresh)

Beans (with pods)0.20.02*0.05*0.1*
Beans (without pods)0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Peas (with pods)0.20.02*0.05*0.1*
Peas (without pods)0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Others0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*

vii)STEM VEGETABLES

Asparagus0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Cardoons0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Celery0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Fennel0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Globe artichokes0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Leeks0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Rhubarb0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Others0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*

viii)FUNGI

Cultivated mushrooms0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Wild mushrooms0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*

3. PULSES

Beans0.1*0.02*0.20.1*
Lentils0.1*0.02*0.20.1*
Peas0.1*0.02*0.20.1*
Others0.1*0.02*0.20.1*

4. OILSEEDS

Linseed0.1*0.150.1*
Peanuts0.1*0.10.1*0.1*
Poppy seed0.1*0.10.1*0.1*
Sesame seed0.1*0.10.1*0.1*
Sunflower seed (with shell)0.1*0.110.1*
Rape seed0.1*0.120.1*
Soya bean0.20.10.20.3
Mustard seed0.1*0.10.50.1*
Cotton seed0.1*0.10.1*0.1*
Hemp seed0.1*0.10.50.1*
Others0.1*0.10.1*0.1*

5. POTATOES

Early potatoes0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*
Ware potatoes0.1*0.02*0.05*0.1*

6. TEA

Tea (black tea, processed from the leaves of Camellia sinensis)0.1*0.05*0.1*0.1*

7. HOPS (dried)

Hops (dried (including hop pellets & unconcentrated powder))0.1*0.05*0.1*0.1*

8. CEREALS

Wheat0.10.02*0.05*0.05
Rye0.10.02*0.05*0.05
Barley20.02*100.3
Sorghum0.01*0.02*0.05*0.01*
Oats20.02*20.3
Triticale0.10.02*0.05*0.05
Maize0.01*0.02*10.01*
Buckwheat0.01*0.02*0.05*0.01*
Millet0.01*0.02*10.01*
Rice0.01*0.02*0.05*0.01*
Others0.01*0.02*0.05*0.01*

9. PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN

Meat, fat & preparations of meat0.05*(46)0.1*0.05*0.05*(46)
Milk0.05*(46)0.1*0.05*0.05*(46)
Dairy produce0.05*(46)0.1*0.05*0.05*(46)
Eggs0.05*(46)0.1*0.05*0.05*(46)

10.

SPICES

Cumin seed
Juniper seed
Nutmeg
Pepper, black and white
Vanilla pods
Spices – others

UNITS:

Maximum residue levels (MRLs) are expressed in milligrammes of residue per kilogramme of food.

KEY:

* Level at or about the limit of determination.

Regulation 4(1)

SCHEDULE 2ENTRIES SUBSTITUTED IN SCHEDULE 1 TO THE PESTICIDES (MAXIMUM RESIDUE LEVELS IN CROPS, FOOD AND FEEDING STUFFS) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2005

Column 1

Column 2

Pesticide

Residue

Benomyl and Carbendazim

(1) for products of plant origin other than cereals: sum of benomyl and carbendazim, expressed as carbendazim

(2) for cereals: benomyl and carbendazim, expressed as carbendazim

(3) for foodstuffs of animal origin: for carbendazim only: carbendazim and thiophanate-methyl, expressed as carbendazim

Thiophanate-methyl

(1) for products of plant origin: thiophanate-methyl

(2) for foodstuffs of animal origin: carbendazim and thiophanate-methyl, expressed as carbendazim

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations, which are made under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972, amend the Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/599) (“the Principal Regulations”).

These Regulations implement Commission Directives 2006/4/EC (O.J. No. L 23, 27.1.2006, p.69), 2006/9/EC (O.J. No. L 22, 26.1.2006, p.24) and 2006/30/EC (O.J. No. L 75, 14.3.2006, p.7).

Regulations 1 to 3 come into force on 27th July 2006. Regulation 3 makes amendments to the Principal Regulations which–

(a)update the definition of “the Residues Directives”in regulation 2;

(b)substitute certain new maximum residue levels for residues of the pesticides Carbofuran and Diquat in Schedule 2; and

(c)add the product “hemp seed”to the “oil seeds”group of products in Schedule 3, which sets out what parts of products are to be tested for residues.

Regulation 4 comes into force on 15th September 2006. In respect of the Principal Regulations it amends–

(a)Schedule 1, which identifie s the substances residues of which are taken into account in the measuring of residue levels for each pesticide, by substituting the entry for the pesticide group Benomyl, Carbendazim and Thiophanate-methyl with an entry for Benomyl and Carbendazim and in serting an entry for Thiophanate-methyl;

(b)Schedule 2, by substituting new maximum residue levels for residues of Benomyl and Carbendazim and inserting new maximum residue levels for residues of Thiophanate-methyl; and

(c)Schedule 3, by adding the product “okra”to the “fruiting vegetables”group of products.

A Regulatory Impact Assessment (“RIA”) was prepared in respect of the Principal Regulations which provides a basis for establishing the impact of amendments to those Regulations. Copies of the RIA can be o btained from the Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department, EPHAS2, Area 1-B, Pentland House, 47 Robb’s Loan, Edinburgh, EH014TY. Copies have been placed in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre.

(1)

1972 c. 68. Section 2(2) was amended by the Scotland 1998 (c. 46), Schedule 8, paragraph 15(3). The function conferred upon the Minister of the Crown under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972, insofar as within devolved competence, was transferred to the Scottish Ministers by virtue of section 53 of the Scotland Act 1998.

(2)

S.S.I. 2005/599 as amended by S.S.I. 2006/151.

(3)

O.J. No. L 340, 9.12.1976, p.26, as last amended by Commission Directive 2005/70/EC (O.J. No. L 276, 21.10.2005, p.35).

(4)

O.J. No. L 221, 7.8.1986, p.37, as last amended by Commission Directive 2006/30/EC (O.J. No. L 75, 14.3.2006, p.7).

(5)

O.J. No. L 221, 7.8.1986, p.43, as last amended by Commission Directive 2006/30/EC (O.J. No. L 75, 14.3.2006, p.7).

(6)

O.J. No. L 350, 14.12.1990, p.71, as last amended by Commission Directive 2006/30/EC (O.J. No. L 75, 14.3.2006, p.7).

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