EU proposing non-renewal of the approval of the active substance chlorothalonil

European Commission proposing regulation provides that the approval of the active substance chlorothalonil is not renewed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. Existing authorised plant protection products containing chlorothalonil will be withdrawn from the market. The non-approval is based on the first evaluation of the substance for use as a pesticide active substance in the EU under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. The substance was formerly approved under Directive 91/414/ EEC.

This decision only concerns the placing on the market of this substance and does not affect the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for residues of the concerned pesticide. However, following non-approval, separate action may be taken on MRLs. Any subsequent action on MRLs will be subject to notification under the SPS procedure.

Products covered : Chlorothalonil (pesticide active substance)

HS Code: 3808

Proposed date of adoption: 1^st quarter 2019

Proposed date of entry into force: 20 days following publication in the Official Journal of the EU.

Final date for comments: 60 days from notification

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