Immediate restriction on Thiamethoxam and Abamectin based pest control products for open field use!

The use of pesticides based on abamectin and thiamethoxam in open fields is strictly prohibited by a regulation issued by the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB). In order to protect pollinators and maintain environmental sustainability, the Board made this decision during its 178th meeting on November 28, 2024.

Key Points of the Restriction:

High Risk to Pollinators: These compounds offer a serious acute risk to adult bees both within and outside of crop fields, according to recent risk evaluations.

Practical Limitations: It might not be possible to enforce greenhouse-only use in many agricultural situations, especially in Kenya.

Regulatory Compliance: The restriction is consistent with regulation 31(d) and 33(b) of the Pest Control Products Regulation, 2024.

Actions Required for Local Agents and Registrants:

1. Immediately modify product labelling to prevent open field usage.

2. Submit amended labels to PCPB for approval.

3. Eliminate current stocks of these products for open field usage within 6 months.

4. The PCPB will not register new Thiamethoxam and Abamectin-based products for open field use.

The PCPB urges all stakeholders to comply with this directive promptly to protect pollinators and ensure the long-term health of agricultural ecosystems.

For more information, please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]

Visit to - www.auxilife.com

Auxilife Scientific Services Pvt. Ltd. (a unit of GPC) Global Product Compliance (GPC)

Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is based on public data and reports collected from various authorities. We do not claim direct involvement in the events described.

#agochemical #pesticide #chemical #animalsafety #mrl #plantprotection #plantprotectionproduct #regulatorycompliance #regulatoryaffairs #hse #efsa #echa #gb #biocide #goodagriculturalpractices #residue #trials #field #fieldtrial #guidance #guideline #updates #pcpb #pestcontrolagent #pestcontrolproduct #bannedchemical #banned #restrictionofuse #kenya #thiamethoxam #abamectin