EU renews authorization of pelargonic acid as pesticide until 2038
15 Jul 2026
Effective: 14 Jul 2026
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Who is affected:
Manufacturers, distributors and users of pelargonic acid pesticides in the EU
Summary
The European Commission renews until 31 January 2038 the approval of pelargonic acid, an active substance used in pesticides. Specific conditions for its safe use are applied.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Implementation Regulation (EU) 2026/1696 renews the approval of pelargonic acid as an active plant protection substance until 31 January 2038, in accordance with Regulation (EC) 1107/2009. The renewal is based on the EFSA evaluation and Member States' assessment, which conclude that the substance meets safety criteria …
Full official title
OJ:L_202601696: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1696 de la Comisión, de 14 de julio de 2026, por el que se renueva la aprobación de la sustancia activa ácido pelargónico 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