Key takeaway
What This Development Means
Manufacturers and suppliers can continue to place these products on the market until their new expiration dates. Use Foresight.
The European Commission has recently announced an extension of the approval periods for several active substances used in plant protection products. This decision, in line with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, is a response to the need for comprehensive risk assessments and regulatory compliance in the agricultural sector. The regulation will enter into force on 12th December 2023.
Key substances such as 2-phenylphenol, dicamba, and sulphur are among those with extended approval periods, varying from 12 to 49.5 months. This extension is crucial for manufacturers and farmers, allowing the continued use of these substances while awaiting further assessment from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
The regulation also addresses substances like 8-hydroxyquinoline, classified as toxic for reproduction category 1B, ensuring alignment with current safety standards.
Row Number
Substance
Expiration Date
169
Amidosulfuron
15 August 2025
170
Nicosulfuron
31 March 2027
172
Dicamba
31 March 2027
173
Difenoconazole
15 March 2026
176
Lenacil
15 August 2025
178
Picloram
15 February 2028
180
Bifenox
31 March 2027
181
Diflufenican
15 January 2026
182
Fenoxaprop-P
15 August 2025
183
Fenpropidin
15 May 2027
284
Dimethachlor
15 October 2026
285
Etofenprox
31 March 2027
287
Penconazole
15 October 2026
288
Tri-allate
31 March 2027
292
Sulphur
15 April 2025
293
Tetraconazole
31 March 2027
294
Paraffin oils
31 March 2027
295
Paraffin oil
15 August 2025
299
2-phenylphenol (incl. its salts such as sodium salt)
15 November 2027
310
Napropamide
31 March 2027
6 (Part B)
Prohexadione
31 May 2026
7 (Part B)
Spiroxamine
31 May 2026
12 (Part B)
1-naphthylacetamide
31 May 2026
13 (Part B)
1-naphthylacetic acid
31 May 2026
15 (Part B)
Fluazifop P
31 May 2026
18 (Part B)
8-hydroxyquinoline
31 December 2024
25 (Part B)
Fenpyrazamine
31 May 2026
2 (Part E)
Esfenvalerate
31 May 2026
Stakeholders are advised to monitor these changes closely and ensure compliance with the new timelines. Foresight offers solutions for regulatory compliance and risk management to assist in navigating these updates.
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