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These Regulations may be cited as the Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2004 and shall come into force on 31st March 2004.
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(1) The Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Scotland) Regulations 2000 are amended in accordance with this regulation.
(2) In Schedule 1, at the appropriate place in alphabetical order in column 1, insert, together with the corresponding entry in column 2, the following entry:–

Column 1 Column 2
Pesticide Residues
Metalaxyl-M Metalaxyl M
(3) In Schedule 1, with effect from 1st December 2004, at the appropriate place in alphabetical order in column 1, insert, together with the corresponding entry in column 2, the following entry:–

Column 1 Column 2
Pesticide Residues
Parathion methyl Parathion methyl (sum of parathion methyl and para oxon methyl expressed as parathion methyl)
(4) In Part 1 of Schedule 2, with effect from 1st December 2004, the entry relating to Parathion methyl, together with all residue levels relevant thereto, is omitted.
(5) In Part 2 of Schedule 2–
(a) for the maximum residue levels of mg/kg of Abamectin on all products listed as Cucurbits edible peel in the Fruiting Vegetables group for “0.02*” substitute “0.01*”;
(b) for the heading “Cyclanide” substitute the heading “Cyclanilide”;
(c) for the maximum residue levels of mg/kg of Diquat–
(i) on rape seed, for “0.1” substitute “0.5”;
(ii) on soya bean, for “0.5” substitute “0.1*”; and
(d) with effect from 1st April 2004, for the maximum residue levels of mg/kg of 2, 4 D on all products included in the citrus fruit group of fruit, fresh, dried or uncooked, preserved by freezing not containing added sugar: nuts, for “0.05*” substitute “1”.
(6) In Part 2 of Schedule 2–
(a) the heading ‘Amitrole’, together with all residue levels relevant thereto, is moved to the appropriate place in alphabetical order;
(b) with effect from 1st December 2004, for existing maximum permitted levels for residues of the pesticide Acephate, substitute the maximum permitted levels specified in Schedule 1 to these Regulations in relation to the products so specified; and
(c) with effect from 1st December 2004, insert, in the appropriate places to preserve the alphabetical ordering from left to right, the maximum permitted levels for residues of the pesticide Parathion methyl specified in Schedule 1 to these Regulations in relation to the products so specified.
(7) For Schedule 5, with effect from 1st December 2004, substitute the Schedule set out in Schedule 2 to these Regulations.
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Regulation 2(6)(b) and, with effect from 1st December 2004, regulation 2(7), and Schedule 2 to, the Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2003 are hereby revoked.
ALLAN WILSON
Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers
St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh
9th March 2004
SCHEDULE
Regulation 2(6)


Group to which food belongs Groups include the following products Acephate Parathion-methyl

1. 
Fruit, fresh, dried or uncooked, preserved by freezing not containing added sugar: nuts

i) 
CITRUS FRUIT
 Grapefruit 0.02* 0.02*
 Lemons 0.02* 0.02*
 Limes 0.02* 0.02*
 Mandarins (inc clementines & similar hybrids) similar hybrids 0.02* 0.02*
 Oranges 0.02* 0.02*
 Pomelos 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*

ii) 
TREE NUTS (shelled or unshelled)
 Almonds 0.02* 0.02*
 Brazil nuts 0.02* 0.02*
 Cashew nuts 0.02* 0.02*
 Chestnuts 0.02* 0.02*
 Coconuts 0.02* 0.02*
 Hazelnuts 0.02* 0.02*
 Macadamia nuts 0.02* 0.02*
 Pecans 0.02* 0.02*
 Pine nuts 0.02* 0.02*
 Pistachios 0.02* 0.02*
 Walnuts 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*

iii) 
POME FRUIT
 Apples 0.02* 0.02*
 Pears 0.02* 0.02*
 Quinces 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*

iv) 
STONE FRUIT
 Apricots 0.02* 0.02*
 Cherries 0.02* 0.02*
 Peaches (inc nectarines & similar hybrids) 0.02* 0.02*
 Plums 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*

v) 
BERRIES AND SMALL FRUIT
 
(a) Table & wine grapes  
 Table grapes 0.02* 0.02*
 Wine grapes 0.02* 0.02*
 
(b) Strawberries (other than wild) 0.02* 0.02*
 
(c) Cane Fruit (other than wild)
 Blackberries 0.02* 0.02*
 Dewberries 0.02* 0.02*
 Loganberries 0.02* 0.02*
 Raspberries 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*
 
(d) Other small fruit & berries (other than wild)  
 Bilberries 0.02* 0.02*
 Cranberries 0.02* 0.02*
 Currants (red, black & white) 0.02* 0.02*
 Gooseberries 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*
 
(e) Wild berries & wild fruit 0.02* 0.02*

vi) 
MISCELLANEOUS FRUIT
 Avocados 0.02* 0.02*
 Bananas 0.02* 0.02*
 Dates 0.02* 0.02*
 Figs 0.02* 0.02*
 Kiwi fruit 0.02* 0.02*
 Kumquats 0.02* 0.02*
 Litchis 0.02* 0.02*
 Mangoes 0.02* 0.02*
 Olives (table consumption) 0.02* 0.02*
 Olives (oil extract) 0.02* 0.02*
 Papaya 0.02* 0.02*
 Passion fruit 0.02* 0.02*
 Pineapples 0.02* 0.02*
 Pomegranates 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*

2. 
Vegetables, fresh or uncooked, frozen or dry

i) 
ROOT AND TUBER VEGETABLES
 Beetroot 0.02* 0.02*
 Carrots 0.02* 0.02*
 Celeriac 0.02* 0.02*
 Horseradish 0.02* 0.02*
 Jerusalem artichokes 0.02* 0.02*
 Parsnips 0.02* 0.02*
 Parsley root 0.02* 0.02*
 Radishes 0.02* 0.02*
 Salsify 0.02* 0.02*
 Sweet potatoes 0.02* 0.02*
 Swedes 0.02* 0.02*
 Turnips 0.02* 0.02*
 Yams 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*

ii) 
BULB VEGETABLES
 Garlic 0.02* 0.02*
 Onions 0.02* 0.02*
 Shallots 0.02* 0.02*
 Spring onions 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*

iii) 
FRUITING VEGETABLES
 
(a) Solanacea  
 Tomatoes 0.02* 0.02*
 Peppers 0.02* 0.02*
 Chili peppers 0.02* 0.02*
 Aubergines 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*
 
(b) Cucurbits-edible peel  
 Cucumbers 0.02* 0.02*
 Gherkins 0.02* 0.02*
 Courgettes 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*
 
(c) Cucurbits-inedible peel  
 Melons 0.02* 0.02*
 Squashes 0.02* 0.02*
 Watermelons 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*
 
(d) Sweet corn 0.02* 0.02*

iv) 
BRASSICA VEGETABLES
 
(a) Flowering Brassicas  
 Broccoli 0.02* 0.02*
 Cauliflower 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*
 
(b) Head Brassicas  
 Brussels sprouts 0.02* 0.02*
 Head cabbage 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*
 
(c) Leafy Brassicas  
 Chinese cabbage 0.02* 0.02*
 Kale 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*
 
(d) Kohlrabi 0.02* 0.02*

v) 
LEAF VEGETABLES AND FRESH HERBS
 
(a) Lettuce & similar  
 Cress 0.02* 0.02*
 Lamb’s lettuce 0.02* 0.02*
 Lettuce 0.02* 0.02*
 Scarole 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*
 
(b) Spinach & similar  
 Spinach 0.02* 0.02*
 Beet leaves (chard) 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*
 
(c) Watercress 0.02* 0.02*
 
(d) Witloof 0.02* 0.02*
 
(e) Herbs  
 Chervil 0.02* 0.02*
 Chives 0.02* 0.02*
 Parsley 0.02* 0.02*
 Celery leaves 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*

vi) 
LEGUME VEGETABLES (fresh)
 Beans (with pods) 0.02* 0.02*
 Beans (without pods) 0.02* 0.02*
 Peas (with pods) 0.02* 0.02*
 Peas (without pods) 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*

vii) 
STEM VEGETABLES
 Asparagus 0.02* 0.02*
 Cardoons 0.02* 0.02*
 Celery 0.02* 0.02*
 Fennel 0.02* 0.02*
 Globe artichokes 0.02* 0.02*
 Leeks 0.02* 0.02*
 Rhubarb 0.02* 0.02*
 Others 0.02* 0.02*

viii) 
FUNGI
 
(a) Cultivated mushrooms 0.02* 0.02*
 
(b) Wild mushrooms 0.02* 0.02*

3. 
PULSES
 Beans 0.02* 0.02*
 Lentils 0.02* 0.02*
 Peas 0.02* 0.2
 Others 0.02* 0.02*

4. 
OILSEEDS
 Linseed 0.05* 0.05*
 Peanuts 0.05* 0.05*
 Poppy seed 0.05* 0.05*
 Sesame seed 0.05* 0.05*
 Sunflower seed 0.05* 0.05*
 Rape seed 0.05* 0.05*
 Soya bean 0.05* 0.05*
 Mustard seed 0.05* 0.05*
 Cotton seed 0.05* 0.05*
 Others 0.05* 0.05*

5. 
POTATOES
 Early potatoes 0.02* 0.02*
 Ware potatoes 0.02* 0.02*

6. 
TEA
 (dried leaves and stalks, fermented or otherwise, Camellia sinensis) 0.05* 0.05*

7. 
HOPS (dried)
 including hop pellets & unconcentrated powder 0.05* 0.05*

8. 
CEREALS
 Wheat 0.02* 0.02*
 Rye 0.02* 0.02*
 Barley 0.02* 0.02*
 Sorghum 0.02* 0.02*
 Oats 0.02* 0.02*
 Triticale 0.02* 0.02*
 Maize 0.02* 0.02*
 Buckwheat 0.02* 0.02*
 Millet 0.02* 0.02*
 Rice  0.02* 0.02*
 Other cereals  0.02* 0.02*

9. 
PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN
 Meat, fat & preparations of meat  0.02* 0.02*
 Milk  & Dairy produce  0.02* 0.02*
 Eggs  0.02* 0.02*
UNITS:Maximum residue levels (MRLs) are expressed in milligrammes of residue per kilogramme of food.KEY:* Level at or about the limit of determination.FOOTNOTES:






SCHEDULE 2
Regulation 2(7)
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SCHEDULE 5
Regulation 2(1)

“The Residue Directives” means Council Directive 1986/362/EEC as amended by–

DIRECTIVE REFERENCE
Council Directive 1988/298/EEC O.J. No. L 126, 20.5.88, p.53
Council Directive 1990/654/EEC O.J. No. L 353, 17.12.90, p.48
Council Directive 1993/57/EEC O.J. No. L 211, 23.8.93, p.1
Council Directive 1994/29/EC O.J. No. L 189, 23.7.94, p.67
Council Directive 1995/39/EC O.J. No. L 197, 22.8.95, p.29
Council Directive 1996/33/EC O.J. No. L 144, 18.6.96, p.35
Council Directive 1997/41/EC O.J. No. L 184, 12.7.97, p.33
Commission Directive 1997/71/EC O.J. No. L 347, 18.12.97, p.42
Commission Directive 1998/82/EC O.J. No. L 290, 29.10.98, p.25
Commission Directive 1999/65/EC O.J. No. L 172, 8.7.99, p.40
Commission Directive 1999/71/EC O.J. No. L 194, 27.7.99, p.36
Commission Directive 2000/24/EC O.J. No. L 107, 4.5.00, p.28
Commission Directive 2000/42/EC O.J. No. L 158, 30.6.00, p.51
Commission Directive 2000/48/EC O.J. No. L 197, 3.8.00, p.26
Commission Directive 2000/58/EC O.J. No. L 244, 29.9.00, p.78
Commission Directive 2000/81/EC O.J. No. L 326, 22.12.00, p.56
Commission Directive 2000/82/EC O.J. No. L 3, 6.1.01, p.18
Commission Directive 2001/39/EC O.J. No. L 148, 1.6.01, p.70
Commission Directive 2001/48/EC O.J. No. L 180, 3.7.01, p.26
Commission Directive 2001/57/EC O.J. No. L 208, 1.8.01, p.36
Commission Directive 2002/23/EC O.J. No. L 64, 7.3.02, p.13
Commission Directive 2002/42/EC O.J. No. L 134, 22.5.02, p.29
Commission Directive 2002/66/EC O.J. No. L 192, 20.7.02, p.47
Commission Directive 2002/71/EC O.J. No. L 225, 22.8.02, p.21
Commission Directive 2002/76/EC O.J. No. L 240, 7.9.02, p.45
Commission Directive 2002/79/EC O.J. No. L 291, 28.10.02, p.1
Commission Directive 2002/97/EC O.J. No. L 343, 18.12.02, p.23
Commission Directive 2003/60/EC O.J. No. L 155, 24.6.03, p.15
Commission Directive 2003/62/EC O.J. No. L 154, 21.6.03, p.70
Commission Directive 2003/118/EC O.J. No. L 327, 16.12.03, p.25together with Council Directive 1986/363/EEC as amended by–

DIRECTIVE REFERENCE
Council Directive 1993/57/EEC O.J. No. L 211, 23.8.93, p.1
Council Directive 1994/29/EEC O.J. No. L 189, 23.7.94, p.67
Council Directive 1995/39/EC O.J. No. L 197, 22.8.95, p.29
Council Directive 1996/33/EC O.J. No. L 144, 18.6.96, p.35
Council Directive 1997/41EC O.J. No. L 184, 12.7.97, p.33
Commission Directive 1997/71/EC O.J. No. L 347, 18.12.97, p.42
Commission Directive 1998/82/EC O.J. No. L 290, 29.10.98, p.25
Commission Directive 1999/71/EC O.J. No. L 194, 27.7.99, p.36
Commission Directive 2000/24/EC O.J. No. L 107, 4.5.00, p.28
Commission Directive 2000/81/EC O.J. No. L 326, 22.12.00, p.56
Commission Directive 2000/82/EC O.J. No. L 3, 6.1.01, p.18
Commission Directive 2001/39/EC O.J. No. L 148, 1.6.01, p.70
Commission Directive 2001/57/EC O.J. No. L 208, 1.8.01, p.36
Commission Directive 2002/23/EC O.J. No. L 64, 7.3.02, p.13
Commission Directive 2002/42/EC O.J. No. L 134, 22.5.02, p.29
Commission Directive 2002/66/EC O.J. No. L 192, 20.7.02, p.47
Commission Directive 2002/71/EC O.J. No. L 225, 22.8.02, p.21
Commission Directive 2002/79/EC O.J. No. L 291, 28.10.02, p.1
Commission Directive 2002/97/EC O.J. No. L 343, 18.12.02, p.23
Commission Directive 2003/60/EC O.J. No. L 155, 24.6.03, p.15
Commission Directive 2003/118/EC O.J. No. L 327, 16.12.03, p.25and Council Directive 1990/642/EEC as amended by–

DIRECTIVE REFERENCE
Council Directive 1993/58/EEC O.J. No. L 211, 23.8.93, p.6
Council Directive 1994/30/EC O.J. No. L 189, 23.7.94, p.70
Council Directive 1995/38/EC O.J. No. L 197, 22.8.95, p.14
Council Directive 1995/61/EC O.J. No. L 292, 7.12.95, p.27
Council Directive 1996/32/EC O.J. No. L 144, 18.6.96, p.12
Council Directive 1997/41/EC O.J. No. L 184, 12.7.97, p.33
Commission Directive 1997/71/EC O.J. No. L 347, 18.12.97, p.42
Commission Directive 1998/82/EC O.J. No. L 290, 29.10.98, p.25
Commission Directive 1999/65/EC O.J. No. L 172, 8.7.99, p.40
Commission Directive 1999/71/EC O.J. No. L 194, 27.7.99, p.36
Commission Directive 2000/24/EC O.J. No. L 107, 4.5.00, p.28
Commission Directive 2000/42/EC O.J. No. L 158, 30.6.00, p.51
Commission Directive 2000/48/EC O.J. No. L 197, 3.8.00, p.26
Commission Directive 2000/57/EC O.J. No. L 244, 29.9.00, p.76
Commission Directive 2000/58/EC O.J. No. L 244, 29.9.00, p.78
Commission Directive 2000/81/EC O.J. No. L 326, 22.12.00, p.56
Commission Directive 2000/82/EC O.J. No. L 3, 6.1.01, p.18
Commission Directive 2001/35/EC O.J. No. L 136, 18.5.01, p.42
Commission Directive 2001/48/EC O.J. No. L 180, 3.7.01, p.26
Commission Directive 2001/57/EC O.J. No. L 208, 1.8.01, p.36
Commission Directive 2002/5/EC O.J. No. L 34, 5.2.02, p.7
Commission Directive 2002/23/EC O.J. No. L 64, 7.3.02, p.13
Commission Directive 2002/42/EC O.J. No. L 134, 22.5.02, p.29
Commission Directive 2002/66/EC O.J. No. L 192, 20.7.02, p.47
Commission Directive 2002/71/EC O.J. No. L 225, 22.8.02, p.21
Commission Directive 2002/76/EC O.J. No. L 240, 7.9.02, p.45
Commission Directive 2002/79/EC O.J. No. L 291, 28.10.02, p.1
Commission Directive 2002/97/EC O.J. No. L 343, 18.12.02, p.23
Commission Directive 2002/100/EC O.J. No. L 2, 7.1.03, p.33
Commission Directive 2003/60/EC O.J. No. L 155, 24.6.03, p.15
Commission Directive 2003/62/EC O.J. No. L 154, 21.6.03, p.70
Commission Directive 2003/69/EC O.J. No. L 175, 15.7.03, p.37
Commission Directive 2003/118/EC O.J. No. L 327, 16.12.03, p.25
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