Reasoned opinion of EFSA: Modification of the existing MRLs for spirotetramat in various fruit crops

According to Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, Austria received an application from the company Bayer Cropscience to modify the existing MRLs of spirotetramat in several fruit crops. In particular, these modifications were requested in order to allow for import of fruits treated according to authorized uses in the USA and Canada. The subsequent evaluation report drafted by Austria was forwarded to EFSA on 02 September 2008 according to Article 9 of the Regulation. On 20 November 2008 some data requirements were identified, which prevented EFSA to conclude on the consumer risk assessment. An updated evaluation report, addressing those data requirements, was submitted on 19 February 2009.