Brazil - Proposed resolution  n° 287, 3 February 2017, regarding the active ingredient A29 - Acetamiprid of the monograph list of active ingredients for pesticides, household cleaning products and wood preservers, published

Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency – ANVISA has issued resolution  n° 287, 3 February 2017, regarding the active ingredient A29 - Acetamiprid of the monograph list of active ingredients for pesticides, household cleaning products and wood preservers, published by Resolution - RE n° 165 of 29 August 2003, on the Brazilian Official Gazette (DOU - Diário Oficial da União) of 2 September 2003.

This Draft resolution incorporates the following changes for the active ingredient A29 - Acetamiprid in the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers:

-        Inclusion of cultures (pumpkin, zucchini, sweet potato, eggplant, sugar beet, broccoli, citrus, chayote, kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, jiló, cassava/manioc, maxixe, cucumber, pepper, green pepper, okra, cabbage, grape) with MRL and safety security period;

-        Change of security period (for wheat, triticale, oatmeal, rye, barley and papaya); and

Modification of the MRL for watermelon.

Proposed date of adoption : To be determined after the end of the consultation period.

Proposed date of publication : To be determined after the end of the consultation period.

Proposed date of entry into force: [ ] Six months from date of publication, and/or : To be determined after the end of the consultation period

Final date for comments: [ ] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the notification and/or : 7 March 2017

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