EU Extends Approval For Plant Protection Substances

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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