Proposed GB MRLs for Chlorothalonil amending the GB MRL Statutory Register
Maximum Residue Levels (mg/kg) for GB
Proposed date of adoption: 05 September 2022
Proposed date of publication 05 September 2022
Proposed date of entry into force 
(*) indicates Limit of Determination/Quantification
Chlorothalonil
Code No Commodity to which MRL applies Current MRL in force (mg/kg) Proposed MRL (mg/kg)
0100000 FRUITS, FRESH or FROZEN; TREE NUTS
0110000 Citrus fruits
0110010 Grapefruits 0.01* 0.01*
0110020 Oranges 0.01* 0.01*
0110030 Lemons 0.01* 0.01*
0110040 Limes 0.01* 0.01*
0110050 Mandarins 0.01* 0.01*
0110990 Others - Citrus Fruit 0.01* 0.01*
0120000 Tree Nuts
0120010 Almonds 0.01* 0.01*
0120020 Brazil nuts 0.01* 0.01*
0120030 Cashew nuts 0.01* 0.01*
0120040 Chestnuts 0.01* 0.01*
0120050 Coconuts 0.01* 0.01*
0120060 Hazelnuts/cobnuts 0.01* 0.01*
0120070 Macadamias 0.01* 0.01*
0120080 Pecans 0.01* 0.01*
0120090 Pine nut kernels 0.01* 0.01*
0120100 Pistachios 0.01* 0.01*The date of entry into force will be 6 months after the date of 
adoption and publication of the MRL decisionChlorothalonil
Code No Commodity to which MRL applies Current MRL in force (mg/kg) Proposed MRL (mg/kg)
0120110 Walnuts 0.01* 0.01*
0120990 Others - Tree nuts 0.01* 0.01*
0130000 Pome fruits
0130010 Apples 2 0.01*
0130020 Pears 2 0.01*
0130030 Quinces 2 0.01*
0130040 Medlars 2 0.01*
0130050 Loquats/Japanese medlars 2 0.01*
0130990 Others - Pome fruit 2 0.01*
0140000 Stone fruits
0140010 Apricots 1 0.01*
0140020 Cherries (sweet) 0.01* 0.01*
0140030 Peaches 1 0.01*
0140040 Plums 0.01* 0.01*
0140990 Others - Stone fruit 0.01* 0.01*
0150000 Berries and small fruits
0151000 Grapes
0151010 Table grapes 3 0.01*
0151020 Wine grapes 3 0.01*
0152000 Strawberries
0152000 Strawberries 4 0.01*
0153000 Cane fruits
0153010 Blackberries 0.01* 0.01*
0153020 Dewberries 0.01* 0.01*
0153030 Raspberries (red and yellow) 0.01* 0.01*
0153990 Others - Cane fruit 0.01* 0.01*
0154000 Other small fruits and berries
0154010 Blueberries 0.01* 0.01*
0154020 Cranberries 5 0.01*Chlorothalonil
Code No Commodity to which MRL applies Current MRL in force (mg/kg) Proposed MRL (mg/kg)
0154030 Currants (black, red and white) 0.01* 0.01*
0154040 Gooseberries (green, red and yellow) 15 0.01*
0154050 Rose hips 0.01* 0.01*
0154060 Mulberries (black and white) 0.01* 0.01*
0154070 Azaroles/Mediterranean medlars 0.01* 0.01*
0154080 Elderberries 0.01* 0.01*
0154990 Others - Other small fruit and berries 0.01* 0.01*
0160000 Miscellaneous fruits with
0161000 Edible peel
0161010 Dates 0.01* 0.01*
0161020 Figs 0.01* 0.01*
0161030 Table olives 0.01* 0.01*
0161040 Kumquats 0.01* 0.01*
0161050 Carambolas 0.01* 0.01*
0161060 Kaki/Japanese persimmons 0.01* 0.01*
0161070 Jambuls/jambolans 0.01* 0.01*
0161990 Others - Edible peel 0.01* 0.01*
0162000 Inedible peel, small
0162010 Kiwi fruits (green, red, yellow) 0.01* 0.01*
0162020 Litchis/lychees 0.01* 0.01*
0162030 Passionfruits/maracujas 0.01* 0.01*
0162040 Prickly pears/cactus fruits 0.01* 0.01*
0162050 Star apples/cainitos 0.01* 0.01*
0162060 American persimmons/Virginia kaki 0.01* 0.01*
0162990 Others - Inedible peel, small 0.01* 0.01*
0163000 Inedible peel, large
0163010 Avocados 0.01* 0.01*
0163020 Bananas 15 0.01*
0163030 Mangoes 0.01* 0.01*Chlorothalonil
Code No Commodity to which MRL applies Current MRL in force (mg/kg) Proposed MRL (mg/kg)
0163040 Papayas 15 0.01*
0163050 Granate apples/pomegranates 0.01* 0.01*
0163060 Cherimoyas 0.01* 0.01*
0163070 Guavas 0.01* 0.01*
0163080 Pineapples 0.01* 0.01*
0163090 Breadfruits 0.01* 0.01*
0163100 Durians 0.01* 0.01*
0163110 Soursops/guanabanas 0.01* 0.01*
0163990 Others - Inedible peel, large 0.01* 0.01*
0200000 VEGETABLES, FRESH or FROZEN
0210000 Root and tuber vegetables
0211000 Potatoes
0211000 Potatoes 0.01* 0.01*
0212000 Tropical root and tuber vegetables
0212010 Cassava roots/manioc 0.01* 0.01*
0212020 Sweet potatoes 0.01* 0.01*
0212030 Yams 0.01* 0.01*
0212040 Arrowroots 0.01* 0.01*
0212990 Others - Tropical root and tuber vegetables 0.01* 0.01*
0213000 Other root and tuber vegetables except sugar beets
0213010 Beetroots 0.01* 0.01*
0213020 Carrots 0.3 0.01*
0213030 Celeriacs/turnip rooted celeries 1 0.01*
0213040 Horseradishes 0.3 0.01*
0213050 Jerusalem artichokes 0.01* 0.01*
0213060 Parsnips 0.3 0.01*
0213070 Parsley roots/Hamburg roots parsley 0.3 0.01*
0213080 Radishes 0.01* 0.01*
0213090 Salsifies 0.3 0.01*Chlorothalonil
Code No Commodity to which MRL applies Current MRL in force (mg/kg) Proposed MRL (mg/kg)
0213100 Swedes/rutabagas 0.01* 0.01*
0213110 Turnips 0.3 0.01*
0213990
Others - Other root and tuber vegetables except sugar beet 0.01* 0.01*
0220000 Bulb vegetables
0220010 Garlic 0.01* 0.01*
0220020 Onions 0.01* 0.01*
0220030 Shallots 0.01* 0.01*
0220040 Spring onions/green onions and Welsh onions 1 0.01*
0220990 Others - bulb vegetables 0.01* 0.01*
0230000 Fruiting vegetables
0231000 Solanaceae and Malvaceae
0231010 Tomatoes 6 0.01*
0231020 Sweet peppers/bell peppers 0.01* 0.01*
0231030 Aubergines/eggplants 6 0.01*
0231040 Okra/lady's fingers 0.01* 0.01*
0231990 Others - Solanacea 0.01* 0.01*
0232000 Cucurbits with edible peel
0232010 Cucumbers 5 0.01*
0232020 Gherkins 5 0.01*
0232030 Courgettes 5 0.01*
0232990 Others - Cucurbits-edible peel 5 0.01*
0233000 Cucurbits with inedible peel
0233010 Melons 1 0.01*
0233020 Pumpkins 1 0.01*
0233030 Watermelons 1 0.01*
0233990 Others - Cucurbits - inedible peel 1 0.01*
0234000 Sweet corn
0234000 Sweet corn 0.01* 0.01*Chlorothalonil
Code No Commodity to which MRL applies Current MRL in force (mg/kg) Proposed MRL (mg/kg)
0239000 Other fruiting vegetables
0239000 Other fruiting vegetables 0.01* 0.01*
0240000 Brassica vegetables (excluding brassica roots and brassica baby 
leaf crops)
0241000 Flowering brassica
0241010 Broccoli 0.01* 0.01*
0241020 Cauliflowers 2 0.01*
0241990 Others - Flowering Brassicas 0.01* 0.01*
0242000 Head brassica
0242010 Brussels sprouts 3 0.01*
0242020 Head cabbages 0.6 0.01*
0242990 Others - Head Brassicas 0.01* 0.01*
0243000 Leafy brassica
0243010 Chinese cabbages/pe-tsai 0.01* 0.01*
0243020 Kales 0.01* 0.01*
0243990 Others - Leafy Brassicas 0.01* 0.01*
0244000 Kohlrabies
0244000 Kohlrabies 0.01* 0.01*
0250000 Leaf vegetables, herbs and edible flowers
0251000 Lettuces and salad plants
0251010 Lamb's lettuces/corn salads 0.01* 0.01*
0251020 Lettuces 0.01* 0.01*
0251030 Escaroles/broad-leaved endives 0.01* 0.01*
0251040 Cresses and other sprouts and shoots 0.01* 0.01*
0251050 Land cresses 0.01* 0.01*
0251060 Roman rocket/rucola 0.01* 0.01*
0251070 Red mustards 0.01* 0.01*
0251080 Baby leaf crops (including brassica species) 0.01* 0.01*
0251990 Others - Lettuce and other salad plants including brassica 0.01* 0.01*Chlorothalonil
Code No Commodity to which MRL applies Current MRL in force (mg/kg) Proposed MRL (mg/kg)
0252000 Spinaches and similar leaves
0252010 Spinaches 0.01* 0.01*
0252020 Purslanes 0.01* 0.01*
0252030 Chards/beet leaves 0.01* 0.01*
0252990 Others - Spinach and similar (leaves) 0.01* 0.01*
0253000 Grape leaves and similar species
0253000 Grape leaves and similar species 0.01* 0.01*
0254000 Watercresses
0254000 Watercresses 0.01* 0.01*
0255000 Witloofs/Belgian endives
0255000 Witloofs/Belgian endives 0.01* 0.01*
0256000 Herbs and edible flowers
0256010 Chervil 0.02* 0.02*
0256020 Chives 0.02* 0.02*
0256030 Celery leaves 5 0.02*
0256040 Parsley 5 0.02*
0256050 Sage 0.02* 0.02*
0256060 Rosemary 0.02* 0.02*
0256070 Thyme 0.02* 0.02*
0256080 Basil and edible flowers 0.02* 0.02*
0256090 Laurel/bay leaves 0.02* 0.02*
0256100 Tarragon 0.02* 0.02*
0256990 Others - Herbs 0.02* 0.02*
0260000 Legume vegetables
0260010 Beans (with pods) 5 0.01*
0260020 Beans (without pods) 3 0.01*
0260030 Peas (with pods) 5 0.01*
0260040 Peas (without pods) 1 0.01*
0260050 Lentils 0.6 0.01*Chlorothalonil
Code No Commodity to which MRL applies Current MRL in force (mg/kg) Proposed MRL (mg/kg)
0260990 Others - Legume vegetables (fresh) 0.01* 0.01*
0270000 Stem vegetables
0270010 Asparagus 0.01* 0.01*
0270020 Cardoons 0.01* 0.01*
0270030 Celeries 1 0.01*
0270040 Florence fennels 0.01* 0.01*
0270050 Globe artichokes 0.01* 0.01*
0270060 Leeks 8 0.01*
0270070 Rhubarbs 0.01* 0.01*
0270080 Bamboo shoots 0.01* 0.01*
0270090 Palm hearts 0.01* 0.01*
0270990 Others - Stem vegetables (fresh) 0.01* 0.01*
0280000 Fungi, mosses and lichens
0280010 Cultivated fungi 0.5 0.01*
0280020 Wild fungi 0.01* 0.01*
0280990 Mosses and lichens 0.01* 0.01*
0290000 Algae and prokaryotes organisms
0290000 Algae and prokaryotes organisms 0.01* 0.01*
0300000 PULSES, DRY
0300010 Beans 3 0.01*
0300020 Lentils 0.2 0.01*
0300030 Peas 1 0.01*
0300040 Lupins/lupini beans 0.2 0.01*
0300990 Others - pulses 0.01* 0.01*
0400000 OILSEEDS AND OIL FRUITS
0401000 Oilseeds
0401010 Linseeds 0.01* 0.01*
0401020 Peanuts/groundnuts 0.1 0.01*
0401030 Poppy seeds 0.01* 0.01*Chlorothalonil
Code No Commodity to which MRL applies Current MRL in force (mg/kg) Proposed MRL (mg/kg)
0401040 Sesame seeds 0.01* 0.01*
0401050 Sunflower seeds 0.01* 0.01*
0401060 Rapeseeds/canola seeds 0.01* 0.01*
0401070 Soyabeans 0.01* 0.01*
0401080 Mustard seeds 0.01* 0.01*
0401090 Cotton seeds 0.01* 0.01*
0401100 Pumpkin seeds 0.01* 0.01*
0401110 Safflower seeds 0.01* 0.01*
0401120 Borage seeds 0.01* 0.01*
0401130 Gold of pleasure seeds 0.01* 0.01*
0401140 Hemp seeds 0.01* 0.01*
0401150 Castor beans 0.01* 0.01*
0401990 Others - Oilseeds 0.01* 0.01*
0402000 Oil fruits
0402010 Olives for oil production 0.01* 0.01*
0402020 Oil palms kernels 0.01* 0.01*
0402030 Oil palms fruits 0.01* 0.01*
0402040 Kapok 0.01* 0.01*
0402990 Others - Oilfruits 0.01* 0.01*
0500000 CEREALS
0500010 Barley 0.4 0.01*
0500020 Buckwheat and other pseudocereals 0.01* 0.01*
0500030 Maize/corn 0.01* 0.01*
0500040 Common millet/proso millet 0.01* 0.01*
0500050 Oat 0.4 0.01*
0500060 Rice 0.01* 0.01*
0500070 Rye 0.1 0.01*
0500080 Sorghum 0.01* 0.01*
0500090 Wheat 0.1 0.01*Chlorothalonil
Code No Commodity to which MRL applies Current MRL in force (mg/kg) Proposed MRL (mg/kg)
0500990 Others - cereals 0.01* 0.01*
0600000 TEAS, COFFEE, HERBAL INFUSIONS, COCOA AND CAROBS
0610000 Teas
0610000 Teas 0.05* 0.05*
0620000 Coffee beans
0620000 Coffee beans 0.05* 0.05*
0630000 Herbal infusions from Dried product
0631000 Flowers
0631010 Chamomile 0.05* 0.05*
0631020 Hibiscus/roselle 0.05* 0.05*
0631030 Rose 0.05* 0.05*
0631040 Jasmine 0.05* 0.05*
0631050 Lime/linden 0.05* 0.05*
0631990 Others - Flowers 0.05* 0.05*
0632000 Leaves and herbs
0632010 Strawberry 0.05* 0.05*
0632020 Rooibos 0.05* 0.05*
0632030 Mate 0.05* 0.05*
0632990 Others - Herbal infusions (leaves and herbs) 0.05* 0.05*
0633000 Roots
0633010 Valerian 0.05* 0.05*
0633020 Ginseng 0.05* 0.05*
0633990 Others - Roots 0.05* 0.05*
0639000 Other herbal Infusions - Parts of the plant other than flowers, 
leaves and herbs, and roots
0639000 Any other parts of the plant 0.05* 0.05*
0640000 Cocoa beans
0640000 Cocoa beans 0.05* 0.05*
0650000 Carobs/Saint John's breadsChlorothalonil
Code No Commodity to which MRL applies Current MRL in force (mg/kg) Proposed MRL (mg/kg)
0650000 Carobs/Saint John's breads 0.05* 0.05*
0700000 HOPS
0700000 Hops 6 0.05*
0800000 SPICES
0810000 Seed spices
0810010 Anise/aniseed 0.05* 0.05*
0810020 Black caraway/black cumin 0.05* 0.05*
0810030 Celery seed 0.05* 0.05*
0810040 Coriander seed 0.05* 0.05*
0810050 Cumin seed 0.05* 0.05*
0810060 Dill seed 0.05* 0.05*
0810070 Fennel seed 0.05* 0.05*
0810080 Fenugreek 0.05* 0.05*
0810090 Nutmeg 0.05* 0.05*
0810990 Others - Seeds 0.05* 0.05*
0820000 Fruit spices
0820010 Allspice/pimento 0.05* 0.05*
0820020 Sichuan pepper 0.05* 0.05*
0820030 Caraway 0.05* 0.05*
0820040 Cardamom 0.05* 0.05*
0820050 Juniper berry 0.05* 0.05*
0820060 Peppercorn (black, green and white) 0.05* 0.05*
0820070 Vanilla 0.05* 0.05*
0820080 Tamarind 0.05* 0.05*
0820990 Others - Fruit spices 0.05* 0.05*
0830000 Bark spices
0830010 Cinnamon 0.05* 0.05*
0830990 Others - Bark 0.05* 0.05*
0840000 Root and rhizome spicesChlorothalonil
Code No Commodity to which MRL applies Current MRL in force (mg/kg) Proposed MRL (mg/kg)
0840010 Liquorice 0.05* 0.05*
0840020 Ginger 0.05* 0.05*
0840030 Turmeric/curcuma 0.05* 0.05*
0840040 Horseradish 0.3 0.05*
0840990 Others - Roots or rhizome 0.05* 0.05*
0850000 Bud spices
0850010 Cloves 0.05* 0.05*
0850020 Capers 0.05* 0.05*
0850990 Others - Buds 0.05* 0.05*
0860000 Flower pistil spices
0860010 Saffron 0.05* 0.05*
0860990 Others - Flower pistil spices 0.05* 0.05*
0870000 Aril spices
0870010 Mace 0.05* 0.05*
0870990 Others - Aril spices 0.05* 0.05*
0900000 SUGAR PLANTS
0900010 Sugar beet roots 0.01* 0.01*
0900020 Sugar canes 0.01* 0.01*
0900030 Chicory roots 0.01* 0.01*
0900990 Others - Sugar plants 0.01* 0.01*
1000000 PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN - TERRESTRIAL ANIMALS
1010000 Commodities from
1011000 Swine
1011010 Muscle - swine 0.02 0.01*
1011020 Fat - swine 0.07 0.01*
1011030 Liver - swine 0.2 0.01*
1011040 Kidney - swine 0.2 0.01*
1011050 Edible offals (other than liver and kidney) - swine 0.2 0.01*
1011990 Others - swine 0.01* 0.01*Chlorothalonil
Code No Commodity to which MRL applies Current MRL in force (mg/kg) Proposed MRL (mg/kg)
1012000 Bovine
1012010 Muscle - bovine 0.15 0.01*
1012020 Fat - bovine 0.1 0.01*
1012030 Liver - bovine 0.2 0.01*
1012040 Kidney - bovine 0.7 0.01*
1012050 Edible offals (other than liver and kidney) - bovine 0.7 0.01*
1012990 Others - bovine 0.01* 0.01*
1013000 Sheep
1013010 Muscle - sheep 0.15 0.01*
1013020 Fat - sheep 0.1 0.01*
1013030 Liver - sheep 0.2 0.01*
1013040 Kidney - sheep 0.7 0.01*
1013050 Edible offals (other than liver and kidney) - sheep 0.7 0.01*
1013990 Others - sheep 0.01* 0.01*
1014000 Goat
1014010 Muscle - goat 0.15 0.01*
1014020 Fat - goat 0.1 0.01*
1014030 Liver - goat 0.2 0.01*
1014040 Kidney - goat 0.7 0.01*
1014050 Edible offals (other than liver and kidney) - goat 0.7 0.01*
1014990 Others - goat 0.01* 0.01*
1015000 Equine
1015010 Muscle - equine 0.15 0.01*
1015020 Fat - equine 0.1 0.01*
1015030 Liver - equine 0.2 0.01*
1015040 Kidney - equine 0.7 0.01*
1015050 Edible offals (other than liver and kidney) - equine 0.7 0.01*
1015990 Others - equine 0.01* 0.01*
1016000 PoultryChlorothalonil
Code No Commodity to which MRL applies Current MRL in force (mg/kg) Proposed MRL (mg/kg)
1016010 Muscle - poultry 0.01* 0.01*
1016020 Fat - poultry 0.01* 0.01*
1016030 Liver - poultry 0.01* 0.01*
1016040 Kidney - poultry 0.01* 0.01*
1016050 Edible offals (other than liver and kidney) - poultry 0.01* 0.01*
1016990 Others - poultry 0.01* 0.01*
1017000 Other farmed terrestrial animals
1017010 Muscle - other farmed terrestrial animals 0.15 0.01*
1017020 Fat - other farmed terrestrial animals 0.1 0.01*
1017030 Liver - other farmed terrestrial animals 0.2 0.01*
1017040 Kidney - other farmed terrestrial animals 0.7 0.01*
1017050Edible offals (other than liver and kidney) - other farmed 
terrestrial animals 0.7 0.01*
1017990 Others - Other farm animals 0.01* 0.01*
1020000 Milk
1020010 Cattle - milk 0.1 0.01*
1020020 Sheep - milk 0.1 0.01*
1020030 Goat - milk 0.1 0.01*
1020040 Horse - milk 0.1 0.01*
1020990 Others - Milk and cream 0.1 0.01*
1030000 Birds eggs
1030010 Chicken - eggs 0.01* 0.01*
1030020 Duck - eggs 0.01* 0.01*
1030030 Geese - eggs 0.01* 0.01*
1030040 Quail - eggs 0.01* 0.01*
1030990 Others - Birds' eggs 0.01* 0.01*
1040000 Honey and other apiculture products
1040000 Honey and other apiculture products 0.05* 0.05*
1050000 Amphibians and reptilesChlorothalonil
Code No Commodity to which MRL applies Current MRL in force (mg/kg) Proposed MRL (mg/kg)
1050000 Amphibians and reptiles 0.01* 0.01*
1060000 Terrestrial invertebrate animals
1060000 Terrestrial invertebrate animals 0.01* 0.01*
1070000 Wild terrestrial vertebrate animals
1070000 Wild terrestrial vertebrate animals 0.01* 0.01*
Footnotes
Ginger
Horseradish
Kales
MRLs shall apply to radish leaves as from 1 January 2025
Residue definition
For products of animal origin, except honey (CODE 1040000), the residue definition is 2,5,6-trichloro-4-hydroxyphtalonitrile (SDS-3701)
Transitional measures for modified MRLs (Article 17A of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 (as it applies in GB))The applicable maximum residue level for horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) in the spice group (code 0840040) is the one set for horseradish 
(Armoracia rusticana) in the vegetables category, root and tuber vegetables group (code 0213040), taking into account changes in the levels by 
processing (drying) according to Art. 20 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.Part 1 of the GB MRL Statutory Register should be consulted for the full list of products of plant and animal origin to which the maximum residue 
levels of pesticides (‘MRLs’) apply. The following should be noted:
The applicable maximum residue level for ginger (Zingiber officinale) in the spice group (code 0840020) is the one set for ginger roots (Zingiber 
officinale) in the Part 1B of the Statutory Register (code 0213040-006, equal to the one of horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) code 0213040), taking 
into account changes in the levels by processing (drying), according to Art. 20 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.
As the MRLs are being lowered as a result of a concern for human health, then the current MRLs in force will not apply to products produced prior to 
the date of entry into force of the new MRLs