EU - implementing a regulation that rejects approval of the active substance Isoproturon pesticide which is registered for use in India on Wheat at 0.1 ppm: The European Union is implementing a regulation that rejects approval of the active substance Isoproturon in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. Existing authorized plant protection products containing isoproturon will be withdrawn from the market.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 will be taken to lower MRLs to the limit of quantification (LOQ). This pesticide is registered for use in India on Wheat at 0.1 ppm. Hence, if implemented this regulation will hit the wheat exports of India. Further, the proportion of isoproturon is mainly seen and detected in psyllium husk products. The export of this product from India to EU is US$ 58.88 Million and will also be affected considerably. The ITC-HS code of this product is 12119032. | 
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