21.5.2016   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 132/95

(1)

For Streptomyces K61 (formerly S. griseoviridis), Candida oleophila strain O, FEN 560 (also called fenugreek or fenugreek seed powder) and terpenoid blend QRD 460 no specific MRLs were set. As those substances were not included in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the default value of 0,01 mg/kg laid down in Article 18(1)(b) of that Regulation applies. Methyl decanoate (CAS 110-42-9) and methyl octanoate (CAS 111-11-5) belong to the group of fatty acids C7-C20 which is included in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.

(2)

As regards FEN 560 (also called fenugreek or fenugreek seed powder), the European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) concluded (2) that the inclusion of that substance in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 is appropriate.

(3)

As regards terpenoid blend QRD 460, the Authority concluded (3) that the inclusion of that substance in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 is appropriate.

(4)

As regards Streptomyces K61 (formerly S. griseoviridis) (4) the Authority could not conclude on the dietary risk assessment for consumers as some information was not available and further consideration by risk managers was necessary. Such further consideration was reflected in the review report (5) which concluded that the risk to humans through metabolites from this substance is negligible. It is therefore appropriate to include that substance in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.

(5)

As regards Candida oleophila strain O (6) the Authority could not conclude on the dietary risk assessment for consumers as some information was not available and further consideration by risk managers was necessary. Such further consideration was reflected in the review report (7) which concluded that the risk to humans through metabolites from this substance is negligible. It is therefore appropriate to include that substance in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.

(6)

Methyl decanoate (CAS 110-42-9) was included in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC (8) by Commission Directive 2008/127/EC (9) and is deemed to have been approved under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (10). No relevant impurities were identified for that substance. In addition, natural exposure to methyl decanoate is far higher than the one linked to the use of that substance as a plant protection product. It is therefore appropriate to maintain that substance in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 but separately from the group fatty acids C7-C20 to ensure transparency.

(7)

Methyl octanoate (CAS 111-11-5) was included in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC by Directive 2008/127/EC and is deemed to have been approved under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. No relevant impurities were identified for that substance. In addition, natural exposure to methyl octanoate is far higher than the one linked to the use of that substance as a plant protection product. It is therefore appropriate to maintain that substance in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, but separately from the group fatty acids C7-C20 to ensure transparency.

(8)

Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 should therefore be amended accordingly.

(9)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,