European Commission | Regulation 2024/20: Non-Renewal of S-metolachlor Approval Due to Environmental and Health Concerns

The regulation, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/20, dated 12 December 2023, details the non-renewal of approval for the active substance S-metolachlor, as specified in Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The decision is based on concerns regarding potential groundwater contamination, specifically exceeding drinking water limits, and risks to earthworm-eating mammals from secondary poisoning, leading to the removal of S-metolachlor from authorized plant protection products, with transitional measures and grace periods outlined for Member States.

Link to COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2024/20 of 12 December 2023 concerning the non-renewal of the approval of the active substance S-metolachlor