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Scottish Statutory Instruments

2001 No. 435

AGRICULTURE

PESTICIDES

The Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2001

Made

21st November 2001

Laid before the Scottish Parliament

26th November 2001

Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2) and (3)

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. 3) Regulations 2001.

(2) Other than as provided for in paragraph (3) below, these Regulations shall come into force on 1st January 2002.

(3) For the purposes of regulation 2(4)(b) and (c) below, these Regulations shall come into force on 1st March 2002.

Amendment to the Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Scotland) Regulations 2000

2.—(1) The Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Scotland) Regulations 2000(2) are amended in accordance with this regulation.

(2) In regulation 2(1), for the definition of “the Residues Directives” there is substituted the definition in Schedule 1 to these Regulations.

(3) In Part 2 of Schedule 2 maximum residue levels are substituted as follows–

(a)for mg/kg of iprodione on spring onions delete “5” and insert “3”;

(b)for mg/kg of spiroxamine on meat, fat & preparations of meat delete “0.2(37)” and insert “0.2(37)(39)”; and

(c)for mg/kg of spiroxamine on milk & dairy produce delete “0.02(37)(39)” and insert “0.02(37)”.

(4) In Part 2 of Schedule 2–

(a)there are inserted, in the appropriate places to preserve the alphabetical ordering from left to right, the maximum permitted levels for residues of the pesticides azimsulfuron and prohexadione and its salts expressed as prohexadione, specified in Schedule 2 to these Regulations in relation to the products so specified;

(b)there are inserted, in the appropriate places to preserve the alphabetical ordering from left to right, the maximum permitted levels for residues of the pesticide fluroxypyr and its esters expressed as fluroxypyr, specified in Schedule 2 to these Regulations in relation to the products so specified; and

(c)for the existing maximum permitted levels for residues of the pesticides azoxystrobin and kresoxim methyl there are substituted the maximum permitted levels for residues of those pesticides, specified in Schedule 2 to these Regulations in relation to the products so specified.

Consequential Amendment

3.  Regulation 2(2) of the Pesticides (Maximum Residue levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2001(3) is omitted.

ROSS FINNIE

A member of the Scottish Executive

Edinburgh

21st November 2001

Regulation 2(2)

SCHEDULE 1DEFINITION OF RESIDUE DIRECTIVES

““the Residues Directives” means Council Directive 86/362/EEC(4) (as amended by Council Directives 88/298/EEC(5), 90/654/EEC(6), 93/57/EEC(7), 94/29/EC(8), 95/39/EC(9), 96/33/EC(10), 97/41/EC(11) and Commission Directives 97/71/EC(12), 98/82/EC(13), 1999/65/EC(14), 1999/71/EC(15), 2000/24/EC(16), 2000/42/EC(17), 2000/48/EC(18), 2000/58/EC(19), 2000/81/EC(20), 2000/82/EC(21), 2001/39/EC(22), 2001/48/EC(23), 2001/57/EC(24),), together with Council Directive 86/363/EEC(25) (as amended by Council Directives 93/57/EEC, 94/29/EC, 95/39/EC, 96/33/EC, 97/41/EC and Commission Directives 97/71/EC, 98/82/EC, 1999/71/EC, 2000/24/EC, 2000/42/EC, 2000/81/EC, 2000/82/EC, 2001/39/EC and 2001/57/EC) and Council Directive 90/642/EEC(26) (as amended by Council Directives 93/58/EEC(27), 94/30/EC(28), 95/38/EC(29), 95/61/EC(30), 96/32/EC(31), 97/41/EC and Commission Directives 97/71/EC, 98/82/EC, 1999/65/EC, 1999/71/EC, 2000/24, 2000/42/EC, 2000/48/EC, 2000/57/EC(32), 2000/58/EC, 2000/81/EC, 2000/82/EC, 2001/35/EC(33), 2001/39/EC, 2001/48/EC and 2001/57/EC).”.

Regulation 2(4)

SCHEDULE 2

Group to which food belongsGroups include the following productsAzimsulfuronAzoxystrobinFluroxypr and its esters expressed as fluroxyprKresoxim methylProhexadione and its salts expressed as prohexadione
1. Fruit, fresh, dried or uncooked, preserved by freezing not containing added sugar: nuts
i) CITRUS FRUIT
Grapefruit0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Lemons0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Limes0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Mandarins (inc clementines & similar hybrids0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Oranges0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Pomelos0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Others0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
ii) TREE NUTS (shelled or unshelled)
Almonds0.02*0.1*0.05*0.1*0.05*
Brazil nuts0.02*0.1*0.05*0.1*0.05*
Cashew nuts0.02*0.1*0.05*0.1*0.05*
Chestnuts0.02*0.1*0.05*0.1*0.05*
Coconuts0.02*0.1*0.05*0.1*0.05*
Hazelnuts0.02*0.1*0.05*0.1*0.05*
Macadamia nuts0.02*0.1*0.05*0.1*0.05*
Pecans0.02*0.1*0.05*0.1*0.05*
Pine nuts0.02*0.1*0.05*0.1*0.05*
Pistachios0.02*0.1*0.05*0.1*0.05*
Walnuts0.02*0.1*0.05*0.1*0.05*
Others0.02*0.1*0.05*0.1*0.05*
iii) POME FRUIT
Apples0.02*0.05*0.05*0.2*0.05*
Pears0.02*0.05*0.05*0.2*0.05*
Quinces0.02*0.05*0.05*0.2*0.05*
Others0.02*0.05*0.05*0.2*0.05*
iv) STONE FRUIT
Apricots0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Cherries0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Peaches (incl nectarines & similar hybrids)0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Plums0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Others0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
v) BERRIES AND SMALL FRUIT
a) Table & wine grapes
Table grapes0.02*20.05*10.05*
Wine grapes0.02*20.05*10.05*
b) Strawberries (other than wild)0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
c) Cane Fruit (other than wild)
Blackberries0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Dewberries0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Loganberries0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Raspberries0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Others0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
d) Other small fruit & berries (other than wild)
Bilberries0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Cranberries0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Currants (red, black & white)0.02*0.05*0.05*10.05*
Gooseberries0.02*0.05*0.05*10.05*
Others0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
e) Wild berries & wild fruit0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
vi) MISCELLANEOUS FRUIT
Avocados0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Bananas0.02*20.05*0.05*0.05*
Dates0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Figs0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Kiwi fruit0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Kumquats0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Litchis0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Mangoes0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Olives (table consumption)0.02*0.05*0.05*0.20.05*
Olives (oil extract)0.02*0.05*0.05*0.20.05*
Passion fruit0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Papaya0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Pineapple0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Pomegranates0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Others0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
2. Vegetables, fresh or uncooked, frozen or dry
i) ROOT AND TUBER VEGETABLES
Beetroot0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Carrots0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Celeriac0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Horseradish0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Jerusalem artichokes0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Parsnips0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Parsley root0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Radishes0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Salsify0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Sweet potatoes0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Swedes0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Turnips0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Yams0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Others0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
ii) BULB VEGETABLES
Garlic0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Onions0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Shallots0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Spring onions0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Others0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
iii) FRUITING VEGETABLES
a) Solanacea
Tomatoes0.02*20.05*0.5*0.05*
Peppers0.02*20.05*10.05*
Chilli peppers0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Aubergines0.02*20.05*0.5*0.05*
Others0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
b) Cucurbits-edible peel
Cucumbers0.02*10.05*0.05*0.05*
Gherkins0.02*10.05*0.05*0.05*
Courgettes0.02*10.05*0.05*0.05*
Others0.02*10.05*0.05*0.05*
c) Cucurbits-inedible peel
Melons0.02*0.50.05*0.20.05*
Squashes0.02*0.50.05*0.20.05*
Watermelons0.02*0.50.05*0.20.05*
Others0.02*0.50.05*0.20.05*
d) Sweetcorn0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
iv) BRASSICA VEGETABLES
a) Flowering Brassicas
Broccoli (including Calabrese)0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Cauliflower0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Others0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
b) Head Brassicas
Brussel Sprouts0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Head cabbage0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Others0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
c) Leafy Brassicas
Chinese cabbage0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Kale0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Others0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
d) Kohlrabi0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
v) LEAF VEGETABLES AND FRESH HERBS
a) Lettuce & similar
Cress0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Lamb’s lettuce0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Lettuce0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Scarole (broad-leaf endive)0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Others0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
b) Spinach & similar
Spinach0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Beet leaves (chard)0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Others0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
c) Watercress0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
d) Witloof0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
e) Herbs
Chervil0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Chives0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Parsley0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Celery leaves0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Others0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
vi) LEGUME VEGETABLES (fresh)
Beans (with pods)0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Beans (without pods)0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Peas (with pods)0.02*0.50.05*0.05*0.05*
Peas (without pods)0.02*0.20.05*0.05*0.05*
Others0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
vii) STEM VEGETABLES
Asparagus0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Cardoons0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Celery0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Fennel0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Globe artichokes0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Leeks0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Rhubarb0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Others0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
viii) FUNGHI
a) Cultivated mushrooms0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
b) Wild mushrooms0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
3. PULSES
Beans0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Lentils0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Peas0.02*0.10.05*0.05*0.05*
Others0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
4. OILSEEDS
Linseed0.1*0.05*0.05*0.1*0.1*
Peanuts0.1*0.05*0.05*0.1*0.1*
Poppy seed0.1*0.05*0.05*0.1*0.1*
Sesame seed0.1*0.05*0.05*0.1*0.1*
Sunflower seed0.1*0.05*0.05*0.1*0.1*
Rape seed0.1*0.05*0.05*0.1*0.1*
Soya bean0.1*0.05*0.05*0.1*0.1*
Mustard seed0.1*0.05*0.05*0.1*0.1*
Cotton seed0.1*0.05*0.05*0.1*0.1*
Others0.1*0.05*0.05*0.1*0.1*
5. POTATOES
Early potatoes0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Ware potatoes0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
6. TEA(dried leaves and stalks, fermented or otherwise, Camellia sinensis)0.1*0.1*0.1*0.1*0.1*
7. HOPS (dried)Including hop pellets & unconcentrated powder0.1*200.1*0.1*0.1*
8. CEREALS
Wheat0.02*0.30.10.05*0.2
Rye0.02*0.30.10.05*0.05*
Barley0.02*0.30.10.05*0.2
Sorghum0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Oats0.02*0.30.10.05*0.05*
Triticale0.02*0.30.10.05*0.05*
Maize0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Buckwheat0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Millet0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
Rice(1)0.02*50.05*0.05*0.05*
Other cereals(2)0.02*0.05*0.05*0.05*0.05*
9. PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN
Meat, fat & preparations of meat(3)0.05*

0.05*

0.5*(16)

0.02*(14)(15)

0.05*(14)(16)

0.05*
Milk(4) & Dairy produce(5)0.01*0.05*0.05*(18)0.01*
Eggs(6)0.05*(7)0.05*(7)0.05*(7)0.05*(7)

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations, which extend to Scotland only, further amend the provisions of the Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Scotland) Regulations 2000 (“the principal Regulations”).

The Regulations update the definition of “Residue Directives” in the principal Regulations to incorporate–

(a)Commission Directive 2001/39/EC (O.J. No. L 148, 1.6.01, p.70);

(b)Commission Directive 2001/48/EC (O.J. No. L 180, 3.7.01, p.26); and

(c)Commission Directive 2001/57/EC (O.J. No. L 208, 1.8.01, p.36) (regulation 2 (2) and Schedule 1).

The maximum level for iprodione on spring onions is amended to reflect Commission Directive 1998/82/EC and the maximum level for spiroxamine on liver and kidney is amended to reflect Commission Directive 2000/81/EC (regulation 2(3)).

The Regulations specify maximum levels of pesticide residues which crops, food and feeding stuffs may contain in implementation of Commission Directives 2001/39/EC, 2001/48/EC, 2001/57/EC (regulation 2 (4) and Schedule 2).

The Regulations make a consequential amendment (regulation 3).

(1)

1972 c. 68; section 2(2) was amended by the Scotland Act 1998 (c. 46), Schedule 8, paragraph 15. 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. 2000/22 as amended by S.S.I. 2001/84 and 221.

(4)

O.J. No. L 221, 7.8.86, p.37.

(5)

O.J. No. L 126, 20.5.88, p.53.

(6)

O.J. No. L 353, 17.12.90, p.48.

(7)

O.J. No. L 211, 23.8.93, p.1.

(8)

O.J, No. L 189, 23.7.94, p.67.

(9)

O.J. No. L 197, 22.8.95, p.29.

(10)

O.J. No L 144, 18.6.96, p.35.

(11)

O.J. No. L 184, 12.7.97, p.33.

(12)

O.J. No. L 347, 18.12.97, p.42.

(13)

O.J. No. L 290, 29,10,98, p.25.

(14)

O.J. No. L 172, 8.7.99, p.40.

(15)

O.J. No. L 194, 27.7.99, p.36.

(16)

O.J. No. L 107, 4.5.00, p.28.

(17)

O.J. No. L 158, 30.6.00, p.51.

(18)

O.J. No. L 197, 3.8.00, p.26.

(19)

O.J. No. L 244, 29.9.00, p.78.

(20)

O.J. No. L 326, 22.12.00, p.56.

(21)

O.J. No. L 3, 6.1.01, p.18.

(22)

O.J. No. L 148, 1.6.01, p.70.

(23)

O.J. No. L 180, 3.7.01, p.26.

(24)

O.J. No. L 208, 1.8.2001, p.36.

(25)

O.J. No. L 221, 7.8.86, p.43.

(26)

O.J. No. L 350, 14.12.90, p.71.

(27)

O.J. No. L 211, 23.8.93, p.6.

(28)

O.J. No. L 189, 23.7.94, p.70.

(29)

O.J. No. L 197, 22.8.95, p.14.

(30)

O.J. No. L 292, 7.12.95, p.27.

(31)

O.J. No. L 144, 18.6.96, p.12.

(32)

O.J. No. L 244, 29.9.00, p.76.

(33)

O.J. No. L 136, 18.5.01, p.42.