Reasoned opinion on the modification of the existing MRLs for cyazofamid in grapes

In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, France, hereafter referred to as the evaluating Member State (EMS), received an application from the company ISK Biosciences Europe N.V to modify the existing MRLs for cyazofamid in table and wine grapes. In order to accommodate for the intended uses of cyazofamid, France proposed to raise the existing MRLs from the value of 0.5 mg/kg to 2 mg/kg. The EMS 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 MRL proposals of 2 mg/kg for the proposed uses on table and wine grapes. Adequate analytical enforcement methods are available to control the residues of cyazofamid in the commodities under consideration. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concludes that the proposed use of cyazofamid on grapes will not result in a consumer exposure exceeding the toxicological reference values and therefore is unlikely to pose a consumer health risk. (C) European Food Safety Authority, 2013.