NI PPP authorisations affected by EU MRL (maximum residue levels) amendments PPP authorisations in NI must comply with the relevant EU MRLs This applies under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement and the Windsor Framework. The EU MRL review programme can result in EU MRLs being lowered and PPPs authorised in NI may be affected. Find out the status of ongoing and upcoming EU MRL reviews Future EU MRL amendments: thiacloprid Publication expected late 2024 In July 2024, the EU SCoPAFF (Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed) agreed to changes to EU MRLs for an active substance under Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. We can expect the publication of EU implementing Regulations for the revised MRLs in the next 4-6 months if these pass scrutiny by the European Parliament and Council. The MRLs are likely to come into force 6 months following publication, by mid 2025. It is expected that EU MRLs will be amended for the following active substance: Â Find out which commodities are affected by searching for the active substance in the EU MRL database. The related changes will shortly appear in the ânot yet applicableâ column. The list above does not include EU MRLs resulting from applications to raise EU MRLs, e.g. to support new PPP uses, or proposals to list active substances on Annex IV of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 (actives not subject to MRLs). There are no NI authorisations for thiacloprid on any crop; no amendment or withdrawal action is required as a result of the new EU MRLs for thiacloprid. If you have any questions relating to this ebulletin, please contact us. | 
