From Data to Decision: Preparing Dossiers for the JMPR and Codex MRLs (CXLs)
Date: May 7, 2025
Time: 15:00-16:00 (BST)
Location: Virtual
Chaired by Senior Plant Protection Project Manager Gareth Marshall and delivered by Senior Residues Consultant, Rachel Clarke and Head of Human Health, Samantha Eaves, you will gain an insight into the process by which Codex MRLs (CXLs) are reviewed and established.
Maximum legal limits apply to pesticide residues in or on food and feed to protect consumer health. Trade issues arise when these limits differ between importing and exporting countries. Codex maximum residue levels (CXLs) are internationally agreed limits to facilitate international trade.
To establish Codex MRLs, a chemical or commodity must first be nominated by a Member Country to the CCPR Electronic Working Group on Priorities for review by the Joint Meeting on Pesticide Residues (JMPR) of the FAO/WHO. The JMPR evaluates pesticide residues annually, assessing the toxicology and performing dietary risk assessments based on supervised residue trials.
MRL recommendations are made by the JMPR to the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR) for adoption by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) as CXLs.
Join our webinar to learn more about the CXL adoption process, timelines, and the residues data required for the evaluation. TSG’s experienced consultants will be on hand to answer your questions.
Sign up now: From Data to Decision: Preparing Dossiers for the JMPR and Codex MRLs (CXLs)
If you have any questions, please do get in touch with the team at [email protected]
Topics covered include:
- Process for setting Codex MRLs (CXLs)
- Key timelines
- Data requirements for the residue evaluation by the JMPR
Key takeaways:
- When and how Codex MRLs are established
- JMPR dossier structure for the residue evaluation
You will also be able to submit questions during the webinar. We will answer as many questions as time allows at the end of the presentation.
Who should attend?
Anyone within the agrochemical sector with an interest in the process of setting Codex MRLs, e.g.
- Global regulatory managers
- Agrochemical manufacturers
- Agrochemical distributors
Meet the presenters:
Dr Rachel Clarke specialises in residues and dietary exposure and is experienced with active substance approvals and product registrations within the EU and GB, MRL/import tolerance evaluations and JMPR submissions. Rachel has experience with a variety of active substances and has contributed to several technically-challenging projects, including the impact of residues in rotational crops and establishing definitions of residues. Rachel’s expertise is built on over a decade of experience in regulatory consultancies. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a PhD in Life Sciences.
Dr Samantha Eaves leads the chemistry, analytical methods and residues team at TSG, providing support to plant protection and biocides clients. Within the residues area, Samantha’s expertise includes active substance (IUCLID) and product dossier preparations, MRL submissions, JMPR dossiers for establishing Codex MRLs and pre- and post-submission support. Prior to joining TSG, Samantha worked at Reckitt as a risk assessor within the Health Maintenance and Expansion team. Samantha has a Master’s degree in Chemistry and an overseas Cotutelle PhD in Organometallic Chemistry.
Gareth Marshall is a Senior Plant Protection Consultant with a wealth of experience in plant protection product registration and regulatory affairs. Prior to joining TSG, Gareth worked as a Senior Regulatory Specialist at the UK Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) and has also worked overseas in collaboration with numerous EU Competent Authorities during the inception of Reg (EC) No. 1107/2009. Gareth has a degree in Environmental Sciences and Geography.
