ICC Agri-Food Live Webinar: Update on EU Pesticides Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs)

28 Apr 2026

Online English
Start: 16.00 (CET) - End: 17:00 (CET)

Overview of EU pesticide Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs), recent policy developments, and implications for agri-food trade, exporters, and compliance with EU market requirements.

The European Union is advancing discussions on potential revisions to pesticide Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs), which could significantly impact agri-food exports and market access conditions.

This webinar, organised by the ICC Agri-Food Initiative in collaboration with AGRINFO, will provide an overview of the EU regulatory framework governing MRLs, recent policy developments, and proposals currently under consideration.

The session will also explore expected timelines and the potential implications for exporting sectors, offering practical insights for businesses navigating compliance with EU standards.

Participants will gain insights into:
• The EU decision-making process on pesticide MRLs
• Ongoing policy discussions and proposed changes
• Expected timelines and regulatory developments
• Practical tools developed by AGRINFO to monitor and anticipate MRL updates

(CET Time Zone)

16:00-16:05

Opening remarks – ICC Agri-Food Initiative

16:05-16:35

EU MRL framework and policy developments

16:35-16:55

Tools and practical implications for exporters

16:55-17:00

Q&A 

Morag Webb

Head of Science and Policy, COLEAD

Andrea Barrios Villarreal

EU Policy and Regulations Expert

Venue 

Online 

Promotional information

Join this session to better understand upcoming EU pesticide regulations and how they may affect agri-food exports, compliance requirements, and market access conditions.

Additional information

Pesticide MRL Tracker - AGRINFO Platform

For further information, please contact:

Sebastián Ferrari
Network Lead, ICC Agri-Food Initiative

Sebastian.Ferrari-ext@iccwbo.org

Organiser

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