EU shortens authorization period for fungicide fenpyrazamine

The European Commission has decided to withdraw the marketing authorization for the fungicide fenpyrazamine earlier than planned: from 15 January 2025, its use will no longer be permitted in the European Union.

Fenpyrazamine is a fungicide that has preventive, curative, and antisporulant action on Botrytis sp., Monilia sp., and Sclerotinia sp., among other pathogens. The authorization of this substance used mainly to treat cherry, strawberry, and peach trees, had been extended until 31 May 2026, pending the remaining stages of the approval renewal procedure. However, the applicant company confirmed its intention not to support this application.

The Commission noted, ″The extension of the approval period for this substance is no longer justified″ and, therefore, ″it is appropriate to set a new expiry date as soon as possible, leaving Member States sufficient time to withdraw their authorizations for plant protection products containing this active substance.″ It has thus shortened the authorization period until 15 January.