#32026R1353EU updates approval conditions for metalaxyl-M in plant protection products
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This regulation changes the EU approval conditions for metalaxyl-M, an active substance used in plant protection products. It updates the permitted impurity level for CGA226048 and changes the rules on seed treatment uses, following a safety review by Belgium and the European Food Safety Authority. The practical impact is mainly for pesticide manufacturers, seed treatment businesses, farmers, and national regulators. Companies using or authorising metalaxyl-M products will need to check that product specifications, labels, and approved uses match the revised EU conditions.
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Key Changes
- Updates the EU approval conditions for the active substance metalaxyl-M
- Revises the permitted level of the impurity CGA226048 in metalaxyl-M
- Changes the restriction on seed treatment uses of plant protection products containing metalaxyl-M
Obligations
What this law requires
Plant protection products containing metalaxyl-M must comply with the revised maximum level for the impurity CGA226048 set in the amended approval conditions.
National competent authorities must review authorisations for plant protection products containing metalaxyl-M to ensure the authorised product specifications and uses match the amended EU approval conditions.
Authorisation holders and seed treatment operators must ensure that metalaxyl-M seed treatment uses comply with the revised conditions of approval, including any permitted scope for treated seeds under the amended regulation.