# Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance paraffin oil (CAS 72623‐86‐0, chain lengths C19–C28)

## TL;DR

This paper summarizes the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment for paraffin oil used on seed potatoes.

## Contribution

It provides conclusions and concerns from the peer review process under EU regulations.

## Key findings

- The peer review evaluated the use of paraffin oil as an insecticide on seed potatoes.
- Reliable endpoints for regulatory risk assessment were identified.
- Missing information and concerns were highlighted.

## Abstract

The conclusions of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authorities of the rapporteur Member State, Greece, and co‐rapporteur Member State, France, for the pesticide active substance paraffin oil (CAS 72623‐86‐0) are reported. The context of the peer review was that required by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012, as amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/1659. The conclusions were reached on the basis of the evaluation of the representative uses of paraffin oil (CAS 72623‐86‐0) as an insecticide on seed potatoes. The reliable end points, appropriate for use in regulatory risk assessment, are presented. Missing information identified as being required by the regulatory framework is listed. Concerns are identified.