Reasoned opinion on the modification of the existing MRLs for dimethomorph in seeds of spices and caraway 1

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1 EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):3126 ABSTRACT REASONED OPINION Reasoned opinion on the modification of the existing MRLs for dimethomorph in seeds of spices and caraway 1 European Food Safety Authority 2, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Parma, Italy In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, Germany, hereafter referred to as the evaluating Member State (EMS), received an application from BASF SE to modify the existing MRLs for the active substance dimethomorph in spices. In order to accommodate for the intended uses of dimethomorph in seeds of spices and caraway, Germany proposed to raise the existing MRLs from the limit of quantification of 0.05 mg/kg to 30 mg/kg. Germany drafted an evaluation report in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 which was submitted to the European Commission and forwarded to EFSA. According to EFSA the data are sufficient to derive a MRL proposal of 30 mg/kg for the proposed use on the seeds of spices (except nutmeg seed) and on caraway fruits. Adequate analytical enforcement methods are available to control the residues of dimethomorph in the commodities under consideration. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concludes that the proposed use of dimethomorph on the spices under consideration will not result in a consumer exposure exceeding the toxicological reference values and therefore is unlikely to pose a consumer health risk. European Food Safety Authority, 2013 KEY WORDS, spices, MRL application, Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, consumer risk assessment, morpholine fungicide 1 On request from European Commission, Question No EFSA-Q , approved on 27 February Correspondence: pesticides.mrl@efsa.europa.eu Suggested citation: European Food Safety Authority; Reasoned opinion on the modification of the existing MRLs for dimethomorph in seeds of spices and caraway. EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):3126. [27 pp.] doi: /j.efsa Available online: European Food Safety Authority, 2013

2 SUMMARY In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, Germany, hereafter referred to as the evaluating Member State (EMS), received an application from BASF SE to modify the existing MRLs for the active substance dimethomorph in spices. In order to accommodate for the intended uses of dimethomorph in seeds of spices and caraway, Germany proposed to raise the existing MRLs from the limit of quantification of 0.05 mg/kg to 30 mg/kg. Germany drafted an evaluation report in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 which was submitted to the European Commission and forwarded to EFSA on 28 June EFSA bases its assessment on the evaluation report, the Draft Assessment Report prepared under Council Directive 91/414/EEC, the Commission Review Report on dimethomorph, the conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance dimethomorph, the JMPR evaluation report and the conclusions from previous EFSA reasoned opinions, including the EFSA reasoned opinion on the review of the existing MRLs for dimethomorph according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. The toxicological profile of dimethomorph was assessed in the framework of the peer review under Directive 91/414/EEC and the data were sufficient to derive an ADI of 0.05 mg/kg bw per day and an ARfD of 0.6 mg/kg bw. The metabolism of dimethomorph in primary crops was investigated in three crop groups after foliar application and in tomatoes following application through a hydroponic system. The review of the existing MRLs for dimethomorph performed under Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 confirmed the conclusion of the peer review that the relevant residue definition for both enforcement and risk assessment in all plant commodities after foliar application is dimethomorph (sum of isomers). For the use on spices EFSA concludes that the metabolism of dimethomorph in primary crops is sufficiently addressed and that the derived residue definitions are applicable EFSA concludes that the submitted supervised residue trials are sufficient to derive a MRL proposal of 30 mg/kg for the proposed use on the seeds of spices (except nutmeg seed) and on caraway fruits. Adequate analytical enforcement methods are available to control the residues of dimethomorph in the commodities under consideration at the validated LOQ of 0.2 mg/kg. The peer review concluded that the dimethomorph is hydrolytically stable during pasteurisation, baking, boiling, brewing and sterilisation and the same residue definition as for raw agricultural commodities (RAC) is applicable. Considering the insignificant contribution to the total consumer exposure, specific studies investigating the magnitude of dimethomorph residues in processed spice products are not required. The occurrence of dimethomorph residues in rotational crops was investigated the during the peer review. Based on the available information on the nature and magnitude of residues in succeeding crops, EFSA concludes that residues in rotational crops resulting from the uses according to the proposed GAP (Good Agricultural Practice) are unlikely to occur but can not be excluded and plantback restrictions should be considered when granting an authorisation for dimethomorph at national level. Residues of dimethomorph in commodities of animal origin were not assessed in the framework of this application, since spices are normally not fed to livestock. The consumer risk assessment was performed with revision 2 of the EFSA Pesticide Residues Intake Model (PRIMo). In the framework of the review of the existing MRLs for dimethomorph according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 a comprehensive long-term exposure assessment was performed taking into account the existing uses of dimethomorph at the EU level and the CXLs set for certain commodities. EFSA now updates this risk assessment with the median residue values for spices derived from the submitted supervised residue trials and the median residue values proposed by EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):3126 2

3 EFSA for several vegetables based on intended uses notified after the MRL review. The acute exposure assessment was performed only with regard to the commodities under consideration. The estimated exposure was then compared with the toxicological reference values derived for dimethomorph. Under the assumption that the MRLs will be amended as proposed in the Article 12 review, no longterm consumer intake concerns were identified for any of the European diets incorporated in the EFSA PRIMo. The total calculated exposure accounted for up to 11 % of the ADI (FR all population). The contribution of residues in each of the spices for which consumption data are available (anise, black caraway and fennel seeds) to the total consumer exposure accounted for a maximum of 0.02 % of the ADI (DE child diet). No acute consumer risk was identified in relation to the MRL proposals for the spices under consideration. The calculated maximum exposure in percentage of the ARfD was 1.5 % for fennel seed, 0.1 % for black caraway seed and 0.03 % for anise and coriander seeds (DE child diet). EFSA concludes that the proposed use of dimethomorph on the spices under consideration will not result in a consumer exposure exceeding the toxicological reference values and therefore is unlikely to pose a consumer health risk. Thus EFSA proposes to amend the existing MRLs as reported in the summary table. Summary table Code Commodity Existing number (a) EU MRL Proposed EU MRL Enforcement residue definition: dimethomorph (sum of isomers) Justification for the proposal Anise 0.05* 30 The MRL proposal is sufficiently Black caraway 0.05* 30 supported by data and no consumer health risk was identified for the intended use on Celery seed 0.05* 30 these crops Coriander seed 0.05* Cumin seed 0.05* Dill seed 0.05* Fennel seed 0.05* Fenugreek 0.05* Caraway 0.05* 30 (a): According to Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. (*): Indicates that the MRL is set at the limit of analytical quantification. EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):3126 3

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract... 1 Summary... 2 Table of contents... 4 Background... 5 Terms of reference... 5 The active substance and its use pattern... 6 Assessment Method of analysis Methods for enforcement of residues in food of plant origin Methods for enforcement of residues in food of animal origin Mammalian toxicology Residues Nature and magnitude of residues in plant Primary crops Rotational crops Nature and magnitude of residues in livestock Consumer risk assessment Conclusions and recommendations References Appendices A. Good Agricultural Practice (GAPs) B. Pesticide Residues Intake Model (PRIMo ) C. Existing EU maximum residue levels (MRLs) D. List of avaialble median residue values for chronic risk assessment Abbreviations EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):3126 4

5 BACKGROUND Regulation (EC) No 396/ establishes the rules governing the setting of pesticide MRLs at European Union level. Article 6 of that Regulation lays down that any party having a legitimate interest or requesting an authorisation for the use of a plant protection product in accordance with Council Directive 91/414/EEC 4, repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 5, shall submit to a Member State, when appropriate, an application to modify a MRL in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 of that Regulation. Germany, hereafter referred to as the evaluating Member State (EMS), received an application from the company BASF SE 6 to modify the existing MRLs for the active substance dimethomorph in seeds of spices and caraway. This application was notified to the European Commission and EFSA and was subsequently evaluated by the EMS in accordance with Article 8 of the Regulation. After completion, the evaluation report was submitted to the European Commission who forwarded the application, the evaluation report and the supporting dossier to EFSA on 28 June The application was included in the EFSA Register of Questions with the reference number EFSA-Q and the following subject: - Application to modify the existing MRLs in seeds of spices and caraway. Germany proposed to raise the existing MRLs of dimethomorph in anise, black caraway, celery seed, coriander seed, cumin seed, dill seed, fennel seed, fenugreek (included in the seeds group of spices), and caraway (included in the fruits and berries group of spices) from the limit of quantification of 0.05 mg/kg to 30 mg/kg. EFSA proceeded with the assessment of the application and the evaluation report as required by Article 10 of the Regulation. TERMS OF REFERENCE In accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, EFSA shall, based on the evaluation report provided by the evaluating Member State, provide a reasoned opinion on the risks to the consumer associated with the application. In accordance with Article 11 of that Regulation, the reasoned opinion shall be provided as soon as possible and at the latest within three months (which may be extended to six months where more detailed evaluations need to be carried out) from the date of receipt of the application. Where EFSA requests supplementary information, the time limit laid down shall be suspended until that information has been provided. In this particular case the deadline for providing the reasoned opinion is 28 September Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the Parliament and of the Council of 23 February OJ L 70, , p Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July OJ L 230, , p Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October OJ L 309, , p BASF SE, Carl-Bosch-Straße 64, Limburgerhof, Germany. EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):3126 5

6 THE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE AND ITS USE PATTERN is the ISO common name for (E,Z)-4-[3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl) acryloyl]morpholine (IUPAC) and consists of a mixture of two isomers, Z-isomer and E-isomer (E:Z isomer ratio 44:56; EC, 2006). The chemical structure of the compound is reported below. Molecular weight: g/mol is a systemic fungicide belonging to the morpholine chemical class. is active against fungi of the family of Peronosporaceae and the genus Phytophthora by inhibiting the formation of the fungal cell wall. When applied to foliage, dimethomorph penetrates leaf surfaces and is translocated within the leaf by diffusion. When applied to the roots, the compound is systemically translocated acropetally in the plant. was evaluated in the framework of Council Directive 91/414/EEC with Germany designated as rapporteur Member State (RMS). It was included in Annex I of this Directive by Commission Directive 2007/25/EC 7 for use as fungicide. In accordance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/ dimethomorph is approved under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, repealing Council Directive 91/414/EEC. The representative use supported for the peer review process was the use on potatoes in northern and southern Europe. The Draft Assessment Report (DAR) of dimethomorph has been peer reviewed by EFSA (EFSA, 2006). The EU MRLs for dimethomorph are established in Annex IIIA of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 (Appendix C). EFSA recommendations to modify the existing MRLs on various crops (EFSA, 2009, 2010, 2011a, 2011b, 2011d) have been implemented in five Regulations adopted between 2010 and The MRL proposals on leafy and flowering brassica, bulb vegetables, scarole, head cabbage, lettuce and celery recently assessed by EFSA (EFSA, 2012) were voted at the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (SCFCAH) on 5 October 2012 (SANCO/12314/20129). In 2011, EFSA issued a reasoned opinion on the review of the existing MRLs for dimethomorph according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 (EFSA, 2011c), which reviewed all uses authorised at the EU level and the CXLs adopted by Codex Alimentarius before Modifications of the existing MRLs were proposed for several crops; these modifications were included in a draft Regulation which is currently under discussion at the SCFCAH (working document SANCO/10392/2012). Codex Alimentarius has established CXLs for a range of commodities, but not for spices. The details of the intended GAPs for dimethomorph on spices are given in Appendix A. 7 Commission Directive 2007/25/EC of 23 April OJ L , p Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 of 23 May OJ L 153, , p EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):3126 6

7 ASSESSMENT EFSA bases its assessment on the evaluation report submitted by the EMS (Germany, 2012), the Draft Assessment Report (DAR) prepared under Council Directive 91/414/EEC (Germany, 2004), the conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance dimethomorph (EFSA, 2006), the Commission Review Report on dimethomorph (EC, 2006), the JMPR evaluation report (FAO, 2007) as well as the conclusions from previous EFSA reasoned opinions, including the reasoned opinion on the review of the existing MRLs for dimethomorph according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 (EFSA, 2009, 2010, 2011a, 2011b, 2011c, 2011d, 2012). The assessment is performed in accordance with the legal provisions of the Uniform Principles for the Evaluation and the Authorisation of Plant Protection Products adopted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 546/ and the currently applicable guidance documents relevant for the consumer risk assessment of pesticide residues (EC, 1996, 1997a, 1997b, 1997c, 1997d, 1997e, 1997f, 1997g, 2000, 2010a, 2010b, 2011; OECD, 2011). 1. Method of analysis 1.1. Methods for enforcement of residues in food of plant origin The multi-residue analytical method DFG S19, which determines dimethomorph (as sum of isomers) residues at the validated LOQ of 0.02 mg/kg in high water content, high acid content and high fat content commodities and of 0.2 mg/kg in hops was assessed during the peer review (EFSA, 2006; EFSA, 2011c). The multi-residue QuEChERS method described in the European Standard EN 15662:2008 is also applicable. The liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrum detection (LC-MS/MS) method analyses dimethomorph residues in matrices with high water, high acid and in dry content at the LOQ of 0.01 mg/kg (CEN, 2008). The applicant submitted validation data for the QuEChERS method in spices (coriander, fennel, caraway) which are considered as commodities difficult to analyse (EC, 2010). Confirmatory data were generated. Although only three determinations were made at the fortification level of the proposed LOQ (0.2 mg/kg), the method was considered as sufficiently validated (Germany, 2012). EFSA concludes that a sufficiently validated analytical method for enforcing the proposed MRLs for dimethomorph in the spices under consideration is available Methods for enforcement of residues in food of animal origin Analytical methods for the determination of residues in food of animal origin are not assessed in the current application, since spices are normally not fed to livestock. 2. Mammalian toxicology The toxicological profile of the active substance dimethomorph was assessed in the framework of the peer review under Directive 91/414/EEC (Germany, 2004; EFSA, 2006; EC, 2006). The data were sufficient to derive toxicological reference values for dimethomorph which are compiled in Table Commission Regulation (EU) No 546/2011 of 10 June OJ L 155, , p EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):3126 7

8 Table 2-1: Overview of the toxicological reference values Source Year Value Study relied upon Safety factor ADI EC mg/kg bw per day Dog, 1 yr study 100 ARfD EC mg/kg bw Rat, developmental toxicity Residues 3.1. Nature and magnitude of residues in plant Primary crops Nature of residues The metabolism of dimethomorph in primary crops was investigated during the peer review in grapes (fruit and fruiting vegetables), potatoes (root and tuber vegetables) and lettuce (leafy vegetables) after foliar application. In addition, a study on tomatoes in a hydroponic system was performed to investigate the absorption of dimethomorph via the roots and the distribution in the plant. The details of the metabolism studies are reported in the DAR and the EFSA reasoned opinion on the review of the existing MRLs (Germany, 2004; EFSA, 2011c). The metabolic pathway showed to be similar in all investigated crop groups with a limited degradation of dimethomorph (EFSA, 2006). The review of the existing MRLs for dimethomorph performed under Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 confirmed the conclusion of the peer review that the relevant residue definition for both enforcement and risk assessment in all plant commodities after foliar application is dimethomorph (sum of isomers). The current residue definition according to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 is established as dimethomorph. For the uses on spices, EFSA concludes that the metabolism of dimethomorph is sufficiently addressed and the established residue definitions for enforcement and risk assessment are applicable Magnitude of residues In support of the intended GAP six supervised residue trials (four on caraway, one on fennel and one on coriander) performed in Germany over more than two seasons were submitted. The extrapolation of residue data to the whole group of seeds as well as the broader extrapolation to fruits of spices is acceptable (EC, 2011). In two trials the last application was made (BBCH 71 and 73) after the latest growth stage proposed in the GAP (BBCH 65). Samples of seeds were collected between 42 and 84 days after last treatment, thus EFSA assumes that the PHI under practical conditions is in this range. Since the residue levels showed a high degree of variability, which was not influenced by the growth stage at application and the harvest time, EFSA recommends defining a minimum PHI interval (i.e. 42 days) in the intended GAP. The results of the residue trials, the related risk assessment input values (highest residue, median residue) and the MRL proposals are summarised in Table 3-1. The storage stability of dimethomorph residues was demonstrated in matrices with high water (potatoes, tomatoes, broccoli, spinach), high acid (grapes), high oil (rape seed) content commodities as well as in dry matrices (hops) for up to 24 months at -18 C (EFSA, 2006, 2011c). The supervised residue trial samples were stored (up to 14 months, except one sample which was stored for 26 months) under conditions for which integrity of the samples was demonstrated for other representative crops (i.e. dry commodities). EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):3126 8

9 According to the EMS, the analytical method used to analyse the supervised residue trial samples has been sufficiently validated and was proven to be fit for the purpose (Germany, 2012). EFSA concludes that the data are sufficient to derive a MRL proposal of 30 mg/kg for the intended use on the spices under consideration in Germany. EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):3126 9

10 Table 3-1: Overview of the available residues trials data Commodity Residue region (a) Outdoor /Indoor Individual trial results Enforcement (, sum of isomers) Enforcement residue definition: dimethomorph (sum of isomers) Caraway, fennel, coriander other seeds (except nutmeg) and caraway fruits Risk assessment (, sum of isomers) Median residue (b) Highest residue (c) MRL proposal Median CF (d) Comments <0.02; 0.1; 1.3; 1.4 (f) ; Combined dataset. NEU Outdoor <0.02; 0.1; 1.3; 1.4 (f) ; 2.6; 12.9 (g) 2.6; 12.9 (g) R ber = 10.4 R max = 21.3 MRL OECD = 22.7/30 (a): NEU (Northern and Central Europe), SEU (Southern Europe and Mediterranean), EU (i.e. indoor use) or Import (country code) (EC, 2011). (b): Median value of the individual trial results according to the enforcement residue definition. (c): Highest value of the individual trial results according to the enforcement residue definition. (d): The median conversion factor for enforcement to risk assessment is obtained by calculating the median of the individual conversion factors for each residue trial. (e): Statistical estimation of MRLs according to the EU methodology (R ber, R max ; EC, 1997g) and unrounded/rounded values according to the OECD methodology (OECD, 2011). (f): Result from the trial on coriander, which sample was stored for 26 months prior to analysis. (g): Result from the trial on fennel. (e) EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):

11 Effect of industrial processing and/or household preparation The effect of processing on the nature of dimethomorph was investigated during the peer review in studies performed at three test conditions representing pasteurization, baking/brewing/boiling and sterilisation (20 minutes at 90 C, ph 4; 60 minutes at 100 C ph 5; 20 minutes at 120 C, ph 6) (Germany, 2004). The compound showed to be hydrolytically stable under the representative processing conditions. Thus, for processed commodities the same residue definition as for raw agricultural commodities (RAC) is applicable (EFSA, 2006, 2011c). Specific studies to assess the magnitude of dimethomorph residues during the processing of spices were not submitted. Considering the low individual contribution of these crops to the total consumer exposure of dimethomorph, such studies are not necessary (EC, 1997d) Rotational crops Preliminary considerations Spices can be grown in rotation with other plants and therefore the possible occurrence of residues in succeeding crops resulting from the use on primary crops has to be assessed. In soil degradation studies a moderate persistency of dimethomorph (maximum DT 90 in field studies: 203 days; EFSA, 2006) was observed, indicating that the possible occurrence of residues in succeeding crops resulting from the use on primary crops has to be assessed (EC, 1997c) Nature and magnitude of residues The nature and magnitude of dimethomorph residues in rotational crops was investigated during the peer review. The details of the studies are reported in the DAR and the EFSA reasoned opinion on the review of the existing MRLs. The metabolism in rotational crops showed to be similar to that observed in primary crops (Germany, 2004; EFSA, 2011c). The magnitude of dimethomorph residues was investigated on carrots, spinaches and beans as following crops sowed within 30 days after the last application of the active substance on potatoes treated three times at an application rate of 0.18 kg a.s./ha. At the tested application rate (0.6N the intended application rate in spices) dimethomorph residues were generally below the LOQ (0.01 mg/kg) except in dry beans or in the case of early harvest of carrots or spinach. The highest residue of 0.21 mg/kg was measured in spinach sampled 76 days after last treatment (EFSA, 2006). In the framework of the MRL review under Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, EFSA confirmed the need for plant-back restriction at national level when granting an authorisation of dimethomorph (EFSA, 2006; 2011c). For spices, EFSA concludes that residues of dimethomorph in rotational crops resulting from the use according to the proposed GAP (Good Agricultural Practice) are unlikely to occur but can not be excluded and plant-back restrictions should be considered when granting an authorisation for dimethomorph at national level Nature and magnitude of residues in livestock Since spices are not fed to livestock, the nature and magnitude of dimethomorph residues in livestock is not assessed in the framework of this application (EC, 1996). EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):

12 4. Consumer risk assessment The consumer risk assessment was performed with revision 2 of the EFSA Pesticide Residues Intake Model (PRIMo). This exposure assessment model contains the relevant European food consumption data for different sub-groups of the EU population 10 (EFSA, 2007). In the framework of the review of the existing MRLs for dimethomorph according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 a comprehensive long-term exposure assessment was performed taking into account the existing uses of dimethomorph at the EU level and the CXLs set for certain commodities (EFSA, 2011c). EFSA now updates this risk assessment with the median residue values for spices derived from the submitted supervised residue trials and the median residue values proposed by EFSA for several vegetables (EFSA, 2011d; EFSA, 2012) based on intended uses notified after the MRL review. The remaining commodities of plant origin for which no uses of pyraclostrobin were reported neither under the Article 12 review nor in the subsequent EFSA publications on dimethomorph (EFSA, 2011d, 2012) were excluded from the exposure calculation, assuming that there is no use on these crops. The model assumptions for the long-term exposure assessment are considered to be sufficiently conservative for a first tier exposure assessment, assuming that all food items consumed have been treated with the active substance under consideration. In reality, it is not likely that all food consumed will contain residues at the MRL or at levels of the median residue values identified in supervised field trials. However, if this first tier exposure assessment does not exceed the toxicological reference value for long-term exposure (i.e. the ADI), a consumer health risk can be excluded with a high probability. The acute exposure assessment was performed only with regard to the commodities under consideration assuming the consumption of a large portion of the food items as reported in the national food surveys and that these items contained residues at the highest level as observed in supervised field trials. The input values used for the dietary exposure calculation are summarised in Table 4-1. Table 4-1: Input values for the consumer dietary exposure assessment Commodity Chronic exposure assessment Acute exposure assessment Input value Comment Risk assessment residue definition: dimethomorph (sum of isomers) Seeds of spices, except nutmeg Input value Comment 1.35 Median residue 12.9 Highest residue Caraway 1.35 Median residue 12.9 Highest residue Leafy brassica 0.38 Median residue (EFSA, 2012) Scarole 0.75 Median residue (EFSA, 2012) Cress 1.27 Median residue (EFSA, 2011c, 2012) Acute risk assessment was undertaken only with regard to the crops under consideration. 10 The calculation of the long-term exposure (chronic exposure) is based on the mean consumption data representative for 22 national diets collected from MS surveys plus 1 regional and 4 cluster diets from the WHO GEMS Food database; for the acute exposure assessment the most critical large portion consumption data from 19 national diets collected from MS surveys is used. The complete list of diets incorporated in EFSA PRIMo is given in its reference section (EFSA, 2007). EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):

13 Commodity Chronic exposure assessment Acute exposure assessment Input value Comment Land cress 1.27 Median residue (EFSA, 2011c, 2012) Onion, garlic, shallot 0.2 Median residue (EFSA, 2012) Lettuce 3.6 STMR (EFSA, 2011c, 2012) Head cabbage 1.2 Median residue (EFSA, 2012) Broccoli 1.3 Median residue (EFSA, 2012) Celery 2.48 Median residue (EFSA, 2012) Spinach 0.02 Median residue (EFSA, 2011d) Beet leaves 0.02 Median residue (EFSA, 2011d) Other commodities of plant and animal origin See Appendix D Input value Comment The estimated exposure was then compared with the toxicological reference values derived for dimethomorph (see Table 2-1). The results of the intake calculation are presented in Appendix B to this reasoned opinion. Under the assumption that the MRLs will be amended as proposed in the Article 12 review, no longterm consumer intake concerns were identified for any of the European diets incorporated in the EFSA PRIMo. The total calculated exposure accounted for up to 11 % of the ADI (FR all population). The contribution of residues in each of the spices for which consumption data are available (anise, black caraway and fennel seeds) to the total consumer exposure accounted for a maximum of 0.02 % of the ADI (DE child diet). No acute consumer risk was identified in relation to the MRL proposals for the spices under consideration. The calculated maximum exposure in percentage of the ARfD was 1.5 % for fennel seed, 0.1 % for black caraway seed and 0.03 % for anise and coriander seeds (DE child diet). EFSA concludes that the intended use of dimethomorph on the spices under consideration will not result in a consumer exposure exceeding the toxicological reference values and therefore is unlikely to pose a public health concern. EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):

14 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONCLUSIONS The toxicological profile of dimethomorph was assessed in the framework of the peer review under Directive 91/414/EEC and the data were sufficient to derive an ADI of 0.05 mg/kg bw per day and an ARfD of 0.6 mg/kg bw. The metabolism of dimethomorph in primary crops was investigated in three crop groups after foliar application and in tomatoes following application through a hydroponic system. The review of the existing MRLs for dimethomorph performed under Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 confirmed the conclusion of the peer review that the relevant residue definition for both enforcement and risk assessment in all plant commodities after foliar application is dimethomorph (sum of isomers). For the use on spices EFSA concludes that the metabolism of dimethomorph in primary crops is sufficiently addressed and that the derived residue definitions are applicable EFSA concludes that the submitted supervised residue trials are sufficient to derive a MRL proposal of 30 mg/kg for the proposed use on the seeds of spices (except nutmeg seed) and on caraway fruits. Adequate analytical enforcement methods are available to control the residues of dimethomorph in the commodities under consideration at the validated LOQ of 0.2 mg/kg. The peer review concluded that the dimethomorph is hydrolytically stable during pasteurisation, baking, boiling, brewing and sterilisation and the same residue definition as for raw agricultural commodities (RAC) is applicable. Considering the insignificant contribution to the total consumer exposure, specific studies investigating the magnitude of dimethomorph residues in processed spice products are not required. The occurrence of dimethomorph residues in rotational crops was investigated the during the peer review. Based on the available information on the nature and magnitude of residues in succeeding crops, EFSA concludes that residues in rotational crops resulting from the uses according to the proposed GAP (Good Agricultural Practice) are unlikely to occur but can not be excluded and plantback restrictions should be considered when granting an authorisation for dimethomorph at national level. Residues of dimethomorph in commodities of animal origin were not assessed in the framework of this application, since spices are normally not fed to livestock. The consumer risk assessment was performed with revision 2 of the EFSA Pesticide Residues Intake Model (PRIMo). In the framework of the review of the existing MRLs for dimethomorph according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 a comprehensive long-term exposure assessment was performed taking into account the existing uses of dimethomorph at the EU level and the CXLs set for certain commodities. EFSA now updates this risk assessment with the median residue values for spices derived from the submitted supervised residue trials and the median residue values proposed by EFSA for several vegetables based on intended uses notified after the MRL review. The acute exposure assessment was performed only with regard to the commodities under consideration. The estimated exposure was then compared with the toxicological reference values derived for dimethomorph. Under the assumption that the MRLs will be amended as proposed in the Article 12 review, no longterm consumer intake concerns were identified for any of the European diets incorporated in the EFSA PRIMo. The total calculated exposure accounted for up to 11 % of the ADI (FR all population). The contribution of residues in each of the spices for which consumption data are available (anise, black caraway and fennel seeds) to the total consumer exposure accounted for a maximum of 0.02 % of the ADI (DE child diet). EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):

15 No acute consumer risk was identified in relation to the MRL proposals for the spices under consideration. The calculated maximum exposure in percentage of the ARfD was 1.5 % for fennel seed, 0.1 % for black caraway seed and 0.03 % for anise and coriander seeds (DE child diet). EFSA concludes that the proposed use of dimethomorph on the spices under consideration will not result in a consumer exposure exceeding the toxicological reference values and therefore is unlikely to pose a consumer health risk. RECOMMENDATIONS Code Commodity Existing number (a) EU MRL Proposed EU MRL Enforcement residue definition: dimethomorph (sum of isomers) Justification for the proposal Anise 0.05* 30 The MRL proposal is sufficiently Black caraway 0.05* 30 supported by data and no consumer health risk was identified for the intended use on Celery seed 0.05* 30 these crops Coriander seed 0.05* Cumin seed 0.05* Dill seed 0.05* Fennel seed 0.05* Fenugreek 0.05* Caraway 0.05* 30 (a): According to Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. (*): Indicates that the MRL is set at the limit of analytical quantification. EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):

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18 APPENDICES A. GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE (GAPS) Crop and/or situation (a) Anise, black caraway, celery seed, coriander seed, cumin seed, dill seed, fennel seed, fenugreek, caraway fruits Remarks: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) Member State or Country DE F G or I (b) F Pest or group of pests controlled (c) Foliar fungal diseases Formulation Application Application rate per treatment PHI type conc. method growth number interval kg as/hl water L/ha kg a.s./ha (days) of a.s. kind stage & min max min max min max min max min max season (d - f) (i) (f - h) (j) (k) (l) DC 150 g/l Foliar spray Up to BBCH 65 For crops, EU or other classifications, e.g. Codex, should be used; where relevant, the use situation should be described (e.g. fumigation of a structure) Outdoor or field use (F), glasshouse application (G) or indoor application (I) e.g. biting and sucking insects, soil born insects, foliar fungi, weeds e.g. wettable powder (WP), emulsifiable concentrate (EC), granule (GR) GCPF Technical Monograph No 2, 4 th Ed., 1999 or other codes, e.g. OECD/CIPAC, should be used All abbreviations used must be explained Method, e.g. high volume spraying, low volume spraying, spreading, dusting, drench (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) n.n n.n. Remarks Kind, e.g. overall, broadcast, aerial spraying, row, individual plant, between the plants - type of equipment used must be indicated g/kg or g/l Growth stage at last treatment (Growth stages of mono-and dicotyledonous plants. BBCH Monograph, 2 nd Ed., 2001), including where relevant, information on season at time of application The minimum and maximum number of application possible under practical conditions of use must be provided PHI - minimum pre-harvest interval Remarks may include: Extent of use/economic importance/restrictions (i.e. feeding, grazing) The PHI is covered by conditions of use and /or the vegetation period which remains between application and use (e.g. harvest) respectively (m) EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):

19 B. PESTICIDE RESIDUES INTAKE MODEL (PRIMO ) Status of the active substance: approved Code no. LOQ (mg/kg bw): proposed LOQ: Toxicological end points ADI (mg/kg bw/day): 0.05 ARfD (mg/kg bw): 0.6 Source of ADI: EC Source of ARfD: EC Year of evaluation: 2006 Year of evaluation: 2006 Chronic risk assessment - refined calculations TMDI (range) in % of ADI minimum - maximum 2 11 No of diets exceeding ADI: --- Highest calculated TMDI values in % of ADI MS Diet Highest contributor to MS diet (in % of ADI) Commodity / group of commodities 2nd contributor to MS diet (in % of ADI) Commodity / group of commodities 3rd contributor to MS diet (in % of ADI) Commodity / group of commodities 10.5 FR all population 4.7 Wine grapes 3.8 Other lettuce and other salad plants 0.7 Lettuce 9.7 WHO Cluster diet B 2.6 Lettuce 2.1 Wine grapes 1.7 Tomatoes 7.5 IT adult 3.2 Other lettuce and other salad 2.7 Lettuce 0.6 Tomatoes 7.1 NL child 1.2 Oranges 0.9 Table grapes 0.8 Head cabbage 6.5 WHO regional European diet 2.7 Lettuce 0.9 Head cabbage 0.6 Tomatoes 6.1 WHO cluster diet E 1.9 Wine grapes 0.7 Lettuce 0.6 Head cabbage 6.0 IT kids/toddler 2.2 Other lettuce and other salad 2.1 Lettuce 0.8 Tomatoes 6.0 DE child 1.5 Table grapes 1.4 Oranges 0.5 Tomatoes 5.9 ES adult 3.9 Lettuce 0.5 Wine grapes 0.5 Oranges 5.8 IE adult 1.5 Wine grapes 0.6 Celery 0.6 Lettuce 5.5 WHO Cluster diet F 2.2 Lettuce 0.7 Wine grapes 0.7 Head cabbage 5.3 ES child 3.0 Lettuce 0.8 Oranges 0.5 Tomatoes 4.8 PT General population 2.9 Wine grapes 0.5 Potatoes 0.5 Tomatoes 4.6 NL general 0.9 Lettuce 0.7 Wine grapes 0.6 Oranges 4.1 SE general population 90th percentile 1.5 Head cabbage 0.4 Potatoes 0.4 Tomatoes 4.1 FR toddler 1.0 Broccoli 0.8 Oranges 0.5 Potatoes 3.9 UK vegetarian 1.0 Lettuce 1.0 Wine grapes 0.3 Tomatoes 3.7 UK Adult 1.3 Wine grapes 0.8 Lettuce 0.3 HOPS (dried), 3.6 WHO cluster diet D 0.5 Tomatoes 0.4 Head cabbage 0.4 Wine grapes 3.1 DK child 1.0 Lettuce 0.7 Cucumbers 0.3 Tomatoes 2.9 FR infant 0.8 Broccoli 0.5 Milk and milk products: Cattle 0.4 Potatoes 2.7 UK Toddler 0.8 Oranges 0.3 Potatoes 0.3 Tomatoes 2.7 DK adult 1.6 Wine grapes 0.2 Tomatoes 0.1 Head cabbage 2.5 PL general population 0.9 Head cabbage 0.5 Tomatoes 0.4 Table grapes 2.4 LT adult 1.0 Head cabbage 0.5 Lettuce 0.3 Tomatoes 2.1 FI adult 0.6 Lettuce 0.4 Oranges 0.4 Wine grapes 1.6 UK Infant 0.5 Oranges 0.3 Potatoes 0.2 Head cabbage ptmrls at LOQ (in % of ADI) Conclusion: The estimated Theoretical Maximum Daily Intakes (TMDI), based on ptmrls were below the ADI. A long-term intake of residues of is unlikely to present a public health concern. EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):

20 Processed commodities Unprocessed commodities Modification of the existing MRLs for dimethomorph in seeds of spices and caraway Acute risk assessment /children - refined calculations Acute risk assessment / adults / general population - refined calculations The acute risk assessment is based on the ARfD. For each commodity the calculation is based on the highest reported MS consumption per kg bw and the corresponding unit weight from the MS with the critical consumption. If no data on the unit weight was available from that MS an average European unit weight was used for the IESTI calculation. In the IESTI 1 calculation, the variability factors were 10, 7 or 5 (according to JMPR manual 2002), for lettuce a variability factor of 5 was used. In the IESTI 2 calculations, the variability factors of 10 and 7 were replaced by 5. For lettuce the calculation was performed with a variabilty factor of 3. Threshold MRL is the calculated residue level which would leads to an exposure equivalent to 100 % of the ARfD. No of commodities for which ARfD/ADI is exceeded (IESTI 1): No of commodities for which No of commodities for which No of commodities for which ARfD/ADI is --- ARfD/ADI is exceeded (IESTI 2): --- ARfD/ADI is exceeded (IESTI 1): --- exceeded (IESTI 2): --- IESTI 1 *) **) IESTI 2 *) **) IESTI 1 *) **) IESTI 2 *) **) Highest % of ARfD/ADI ptmrl/ threshold MRL ptmrl/ threshold MRL Highest % of Commodities ARfD/ADI Commodities 1.5 Fennel seed 12.9 / Fennel seed 12.9 / Black caraway 12.9 / Black caraway 12.9 / Coriander seed 12.9 / Coriander seed 12.9 / Anise 12.9 / Anise 12.9 / - Highest % of ARfD/ADI Commodities ptmrl/ threshold MRL Highest % of ARfD/ADI Commodities ptmrl/ threshold MRL No of critical MRLs (IESTI 1) --- No of critical MRLs (IESTI 2) --- No of commodities for which ARfD/ADI is exceeded: Highest % of ARfD/ADI Processed commodities No of commodities for which --- ARfD/ADI is exceeded: --- ***) ***) ptmrl/ ptmrl/ threshold MRL Highest % of Processed threshold MRL ARfD/ADI commodities *) The results of the IESTI calculations are reported for at least 5 commodities. If the ARfD is exceeded for more than 5 commodities, all IESTI values > 90% of ARfD are reported. **) ptmrl: provisional temporary MRL ***) ptmrl: provisional temporary MRL for unprocessed commodity Conclusion: For IESTI 1 and IESTI 2 were calculated for food commodities for which ptmrls were submitted and for which consumption data are available. No exceedance of the ARfD/ADI was identified for any unprocessed commodity. For processed commodities, no exceedance of the ARfD/ADI was identified. EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):

21 Existing EU maximum residue levels (MRLs) (Pesticides - Web Version - EU MRLs (File created on 24/01/ :59) Code number Groups and examples of individual products to which the MRLs apply (sum of isomers) (b) FRUIT FRESH OR FROZEN; NUTS (i) Citrus fruit Grapefruit (Shaddocks, 0,05* 0.01* pomelos, sweeties, tangelo, ugli and other hybrids) Oranges (Bergamot, bitter 0,8 0.8 orange, chinotto and other hybrids) Lemons (Citron, lemon ) 0,05* 0.01* Limes 0,05* 0.01* Mandarins (Clementine, 0,05* 0.01* tangerine and other hybrids) Others 0,05* 0.01* (ii) Tree nuts (shelled or 0,05* 0.02* unshelled) Almonds 0,05* 0.02* Brazil nuts 0,05* 0.02* Cashew nuts 0,05* 0.02* Chestnuts 0,05* 0.02* Coconuts 0,05* 0.02* Hazelnuts (Filbert) 0,05* 0.02* Macadamia 0,05* 0.02* Pecans 0,05* 0.02* Pine nuts 0,05* 0.02* Pistachios 0,05* 0.02* Walnuts 0,05* 0.02* Others 0,05* 0.02* (iii) Pome fruit 0,05* 0.01* Apples (Crab apple) 0,05* 0.01* Pears (Oriental pear) 0,05* 0.01* Quinces 0,05* 0.01* Medlar 0,05* 0.01* Loquat 0,05* 0.01* Others 0,05* 0.01* (iv) Stone fruit 0,05* 0.01* Apricots 0,05* 0.01* Cherries (sweet cherries, sour 0,05* 0.01* cherries) Peaches (Nectarines and 0,05* 0.01* similar hybrids) Plums (Damson, greengage, 0,05* 0.01* mirabelle) Others 0,05* 0.01* Code number Groups and examples of individual products to which the MRLs apply (sum of isomers) (b) (v) Berries & small fruit (a) Table and wine grapes Table grapes Wine grapes (b) Strawberries 0, (c) Cane fruit 0,05* 0.01* Blackberries 0,05* 0.01* Dewberries (Loganberries, 0,05* 0.01* Boysenberries, and cloudberries) Raspberries (Wineberries ) 0,05* 0.01* Others 0,05* 0.01* (d) Other small fruit & 0,05* 0.01* berries Blueberries (Bilberries 0,05* 0.01* cowberries (red bilberries)) Cranberries 0,05* 0.01* Currants (red, black and 0,05* 0.01* white) Gooseberries (Including 0,05* 0.01* hybrids with other ribes species) Rose hips 0,05* 0.01* Mulberries (arbutus berry) 0,05* 0.01* Azarole (mediteranean 0,05* 0.01* medlar) Elderberries (Black 0,05* 0.01* chokeberry (appleberry), mountain ash, azarole, buckthorn (sea sallowthorn), hawthorn, service berries, and other treeberries) Others 0,05* 0.01* (vi) Miscellaneous fruit 0,05* 0.01* (a) Edible peel 0,05* 0.01* Dates 0,05* 0.01* Figs 0,05* 0.01* Table olives 0,05* 0.01* Kumquats (Marumi 0,05* 0.01* kumquats, nagami kumquats) Carambola (Bilimbi) 0,05* 0.01* Persimmon 0,05* 0.01* Jambolan (java plum) (Java apple (water apple), 0,05* 0.01* Code number Groups and examples of individual products to which the MRLs apply (sum of isomers) (b) pomerac, rose apple, Brazilean cherry (grumichama), Surinam cherry) Others 0,05* 0.01* (b) Inedible peel, small 0,05* 0.01* Kiwi 0,05* 0.01* Lychee (Litchi) (Pulasan, 0,05* 0.01* rambutan (hairy litchi)) Passion fruit 0,05* 0.01* Prickly pear (cactus fruit) 0,05* 0.01* Star apple 0,05* 0.01* American persimmon 0,05* 0.01* (Virginia kaki) (Black sapote, white sapote, green sapote, canistel (yellow sapote), and mammey sapote) Others 0,05* 0.01* (c) Inedible peel, large 0,05* 0.01* Avocados 0,05* 0.01* Bananas (Dwarf banana, 0,05* 0.01* plantain, apple banana) Mangoes 0,05* 0.01* Papaya 0,05* 0.01* Pomegranate 0,05* 0.01* Cherimoya (Custard apple, 0,05* 0.01* sugar apple (sweetsop), llama and other medium sized Annonaceae) Guava 0,05* 0.01* Pineapples 0,05* 0.01* Bread fruit (Jackfruit) 0,05* 0.01* Durian 0,05* 0.01* Soursop (guanabana) 0,05* 0.01* Others 0,05* 0.01* VEGETABLES FRESH OR FROZEN (i) Root and tuber vegetables (a) Potatoes 0, (b) Tropical root and tuber 0,05* 0.01* vegetables Cassava (Dasheen, eddoe 0,05* 0.01* (Japanese taro), tannia) Sweet potatoes 0,05* 0.01* EFSA Journal 2013;11(2):