L 107/28 Official Journal of the European Communities 4.5.2000 COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2000/24/EC of 28 April 2000 amending the Annexes to Council Directives 76/895/EEC, 86/362/EEC, 86/363/EEC and 90/642/EEC on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on cereals, foodstuffs of animal origin and certain products of plant origin, including fruit and vegetables respectively THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Directive 76/895/EEC of 23 November 1976 relating to the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Directive 97/41/EC (), and in particular Article 5 thereof, Having regard to Council Directive 86/362/EEC of 24 July 1986 on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on cereals (), as last amended by Commission Directive 1999/71/EC (¥, and in particular Article 10 thereof, Having regard to Council Directive 86/363/EEC of 24 July 1986 on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on foodstuffs of animal origin (°), as last amended by Directive 1999/71/EC, and in particular Article 10 thereof, Having regard to Council Directive 90/642[EEC of 27 November 1990 on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on products of plant origin, including fruit and vegetables (%), as last amended by Directive 1999/71/EC, and in particular Article 7 thereof, Whereas: (1) For cereals and products of plant origin, including fruit and vegetables, maximum residue levels reflect the use of minimum quantities of pesticides to achieve effective protection of plants, applied in such a manner that the amount of residue is the smallest practicable and is toxicologically acceptable, in particular in view of the protection of the environment and in terms of estimated dietary intake. For foodstuffs of animal origin, maximum residue levels reflect the consumption of cereals and products of plant origin treated with pesticides resulting in residues in animals and animal products, as well as taking into account the direct consequences of the use of veterinary medicines where appropriate. (2)  Maximum residue levels are fixed at the lower limit of analytical determination where authorised uses of plant protection products do not result in detectable levels of pesticide residue in or on the food product, or where there are no authorised uses, or where uses which have been authorised by Member States have not been supported by the necessary data, or where uses in third countries resulting in residues in or on food products which may enter into circulation in the Community market have not been supported with such necessary data. — ) = Maximum residue levels for pesticides should be kept under review. The levels may be changed to take account of new information and data. 340, 9.12.1976, p. 26. 184, 12.7.1997, p. 33. 221, 7.8.1986, p. 37. 194, 27.7.1999, p. 36. 221, 7.8.1986, p. 43. 350, 14.12.1990, p. 71. S Aejejetetele; ) S S e~~~ oSl |l onlll onlll onll enlll ol >