The EU renews the authorization of paraffin oil as an agricultural pesticide
22 Apr 2026
Effective: 21 Apr 2026
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Who is affected:
Plant protection product manufacturers, farmers and competent plant health authorities
Summary
The European Commission renews the approval of paraffin oil as an active substance in plant protection products. This substance is used in agriculture to control pests.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Implementation Regulation (EU) 2026/870 renews the approval of paraffin oil (CAS 8042-47-5) as an active substance in plant protection products, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. The renewal means that Member States may continue to authorize products containing this substance, subject to specific conditi…
Full official title
OJ:L_202600870: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/870 de la Comisión, de 21 de abril de 2026, por el que se renueva la aprobación de la sustancia activa aceite de parafina (CAS 8042-47-5) con arreglo al Reglamento (CE) n.o 1107/2009 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo y por el que se modifica el Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) n.o 540/2011 de la Comisión