Potato Store Managers are Asked to Submit CIPC Residue Data
Because of the residual of isopropyl N-(3-chlorophenyl) carbamate (CIPC), potato stocks in the UK that had utilized it may soon become unusable. The Chemical Regulation Division (CRD) established the temporary Maximum Residue Level (tMRL) for CIPC as 0.35 mg/kg as of April 10th, 2024. This tMRL is maintained so long as the industry can prove that it is required. To demonstrate this, data needs to be submitted on an annual basis.
“Most growers can access residue data through customers who routinely test samples for CIPC or through samples taken for Red Tractor; this data can then be anonymized and submitted. The process is coordinated by the CIPC Residue Monitoring Group (CRMG) which is a cross-industry body who were set up to satisfy the data submission requirements of the CRD,” according to a recent press release.
The independent Chair of CRMG, Adrian Cunnington, states that data from box retailers in the fresh sector from all over the nation is still missing. As a result, they are requesting residue data from companies that supply this market and have previously used CIPC. Without this the industry could be facing the loss of stores to the legacy of CIPC if the MRL is set to limit of detection (0.01 ppm).
“Data can be sent to Adrian at adrian@potatostorageinsight.com who will anonymize the data and submit it to CRD. More details can be found at https://www.gb-potatoes.co.uk/cipc-residues-monitoring-group/ or you can contact any of the members of the CRMG,” according to GB Potatoes experts.
