EU approves ten new ais

For bixafen, the Commission requires that member states shall pay particular attention to the residues of bixafen and of its metabolites in rotational crops; the protection of groundwater, when the substance is applied in regions with vulnerable soil and/or climatic conditions; the risk to aquatic organisms; the risk to soil and sediment-dwelling organisms.

For spiromesifen, member states shall consider the long-term risk to aquatic invertebrates; the risk to pollinating hymenoptera and non-target arthropods if exposure is not negligible; the protection of workers and operators.

For Bacillus firmus strain I-1582, member states shall pay particular attention to the protection of operators and workers, taking into account that Bacillus firmus I-1582 is to be considered as a potential sensitiser.

For halosulfuron-methyl, member states shall pay particular attention to the risk of leakage to groundwater of the metabolite ‘halosulfuron rearrangement’ (HSR) under vulnerable conditions. This metabolite is considered toxicologically relevant based on the available information for halosulfuron.The risk to non-target terrestrial plants.

For maltodextrin, member states shall pay particular attention to the potential increased growth of fungi and possible presence of mycotoxins on the surface of treated fruits; the potential risk to honeybees and non-target arthropods.

For potassium phosphonate, member states shall pay particular attention to the risk to birds and mammals, the risk of eutrophication of surface water, if the substance is applied in regions or under conditions favouring a quick oxidation of the active substance in surface water.

For Paecilomyces fumosoroseus strain Fe 9901, member states shall pay particular attention to the protection of operators and workers, taking into account that Paecilomyces fumosoroseus strain FE 9901 is to be considered as a potential sensitiser.