Regulatory Update: Changes in Active Substance Approvals in Belgium

Belgium has announced important regulatory updates regarding the approval status of several active substances used in plant protection products. These updates include the administrative extension of approvals for certain substances and the withdrawal of authorizations for others due to the absence of EU-level renewal. Companies in the agricultural and chemical sectors must stay informed about these changes to maintain compliance and ensure market continuity.

Extension of Approval for Multiple Active Substances

The Belgian authorities have extended the approval validity for several active substances used in plant protection products. The extension is administrative in nature and ensures that these substances remain authorized for use until a final decision is made at the EU level. The affected substances include:

• Spinosad
• Imazamox
• Several other active ingredients

This extension provides temporary regulatory certainty for manufacturers and users of these substances while awaiting the final EU assessment. More details on the administrative extension can be found here.

Withdrawal of Authorizations for Fenpyrazamine and Metribuzin-Based Products

Conversely, Belgium has revoked the authorization of plant protection products containing fenpyrazamine and metribuzin due to the absence of an EU-level renewal for these active substances. As a result, any product based on these substances will no longer be permitted for use or sale in Belgium.

• Fenpyrazamine: The authorization withdrawal follows the decision not to renew its approval at the EU level. Additional details can be found here.
• Metribuzin: Similarly, products containing this herbicidal active ingredient have lost their authorization. Read more here.

How REACH24H Can Help

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• Regulatory compliance consulting for active substance approvals and renewals.
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