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Clofentezine: approval not renewed by EU

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Food safety / Food safety
Food safety / Pesticides

Summary

The European Commission has published its decision not to renew approval of the active substance clofentezine. This is due to concerns about adverse effects on human health, and high long-term environmental risks to birds and wild mammals. EU Member States will have to withdraw authorisations for products containing clofentezine.

A reduction in the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for clofentezine to the limit of determination (LOD, the lowest level that can be detected using the most modern and reliable analytical methods) is expected in 2025, with potential impacts on exporters of fruit.