Poland has published a new regulation establishing special national requirements for pesticide residue levels in selected food products. The measure was issued through a Regulation of the Minister of Health dated April 30, 2026, and published in the Polish Journal of Laws on May 6, 2026 (Dz. U. 2026 poz. 603).
The regulation was adopted under the Polish Food and Nutrition Safety Act and introduces temporary maximum residue limits (MRLs) for specific pesticide active substances in various foods. The provisions will enter into force one month after publication and will expire automatically after 12 months.
The regulation establishes stricter residue limits for the following pesticide active substances:
Carbendazim and benomyl (expressed as carbendazim): maximum level of 0.01 mg/kg
Glufosinate and related metabolites: maximum level of 0.03 mg/kg
Thiophanate-methyl: maximum level of 0.01 mg/kg
Food Categories Affected
The temporary requirements apply to a wide range of foods, including:
1.Citrus fruits such as grapefruit, oranges, lemons, limes, and mandarins
2.Pome fruits including apples and pears
3.Stone fruits such as apricots, peaches, cherries, and plums
4.Grapes, mangoes, papayas, melons, and watermelons
5.Vegetables including tomatoes, eggplants, okra, beans, peas, Brussels sprouts, and potatoes
6.Cereals including barley, oats, rye, and wheat
7.Cultivated mushrooms
8.Honey and other bee products
9.Algae and prokaryotic organisms
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