The modification of the existing MRLs for teflubenzuron in various fruiting vegetables

ccording to Article 6 of the Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the Netherlands, herewith referred to as the Evaluating Member State (EMS), received an application from the company Exponent International Ltd. to modify the existing MRLs for the active substance teflubenzuron in tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, okra, cucumbers, gherkins and courgettes. In order to accommodate for the intended indoor use of teflubenzuron on these crops in the Netherlands, the EMS proposes to raise the existing MRLs in these crops and to delete the MRL in pome fruit, taking into account the restrictions on the use of teflubenzuron according to Commission Directive 2009/37/EC (only uses in glasshouses on artificial substrate or closed hydroponic systems can be authorized).