Evaluation of confirmatory data following the Article 12 MRL review for ametoctradin

The applicant BASF SE submitted a request to the competent national authority in Germany to evaluate the confirmatory data for ametoctradin, which had been identified as unavailable in the framework of the MRL review under Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. To address the data gaps, additional information was submitted for analytical methods, residue trials on primary and rotational crops, storage stability and a feeding study in ruminants. The data gaps were considered satisfactorily addressed. The new information provided confirmed existing MRLs for spring onions, barley, oat, rye, wheat and hops and required an increase of MRLs for certain products of animal origin. A revision of the consumer risk assessment for ametoctradin was also performed, including the contribution of residues in rotational crops, and indicated no consumer health concerns. However, the chronic consumer risk assessment for products of animal origin shall be regarded as indicative, pending toxicological information on the metabolites M650F01 and M650F06.