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UK revokes uses under new EU MRL regulation
Sep. 2, 2008
The UK Pesticides Safety Directorate (PSD) has identified a number of UK authorised pesticide uses that must be revoked. This follows the coming into force of the new EU maximum residue limits (MRLs) regime under Regulation 396/2005 on September 1st. The PSD had been involved in an extensive exercise, comparing existing UK MRLs with those needed, to identify the uses at risk. It started with the “first tranche” of MRLs published under Regulation 149/2008 and has since identified on-label uses and specific off-label authorisations (SOLA) that must be cancelled.
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On-label uses
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active ingredient
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On-label uses
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bupirimate (F)
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apples and pears
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cyproconazole (F)
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leeks
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metaldehyde (M)
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potatoes and cauliflowers
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Key: F =fungicide; M =molluscicide.
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SOLA uses
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cyproconazole and chlorothalonil (F)
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outdoor leeks
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fluazipop-P-butyl (H)
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Chinese cabbages and kale
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tebuconazole (F)
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kale, collards (including spring greens), outdoor choi sum andpak choi
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Key: F =fungicide; H =herbicide.
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The PSD has also reviewed the “second tranche” of MRLs, which received a favourable vote in the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (Residues) in March, but are currently awaiting formal publication. It has identified uses (both on-label and SOLA) that must be revoked.
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On-label and SOLA uses
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acetamiprid (I)
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chervil, celery leaves, chives, cress and other herbs (except parsley)
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bupirimate (F)
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outdoor bilberries, blueberries, cranberries and related species; other rubus hybrids
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cyflufenamid (F)
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oats
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cyprodinil (F)
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parsley, chervil, herbs, chives and beet leaves (chard)
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fenhexamid (F)
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spinach
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mancozeb (F)
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garlic
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mepanipyrim (F)
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outdoor courgettes
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pendimethalin (H)
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parsley
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phenmedipham (H)
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outdoor leafy brassica crops grown for baby leaf production and lettuce
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pymetrozine (I)
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Chinese cabbages, choi sum, pak choi and spinach
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pyraclostrobin (F)
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spinach
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tebuconazole (F)
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outdoor leafy brassicas grown for baby leaf production; herbs (except chives) and rocket
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tebufenpyrad (I)
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blackberries and raspberries
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thiacloprid (I)
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spinach, Chinese cabbage, pak choi, choi sum and tatsoi
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Key: F =fungicide; H =herbicide; I =insecticide.
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The revocation of uses will take effect from September 1st and a further period of six months will be allowed for the amendment of product labels to remove references to the on-label uses.
Source: PSD
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