FMC releases official note on restriction of dimethoate use by the European Union

FMC provides clarification regarding the insecticide Dimexion (Dimethoate 400g/L EC), currently registered in Brazil for crops: cotton, citrus, apple, rose, tomato and wheat.

According to the document issued by Fundecitrus, released on August 09, 2019, in which the Integrated Citrus Production Committee “PIC List”, restricted the use of Dimethoate due to the decision published by the European Union for this active ingredient, we inform that for citrus cultivation, it meets the defined MRL (2,0 mg/kg) according to the monograph of the active ingredient Dimethoate, authorized by Anvisa. In this way, FMC continues to support all cultures in the leaflet of said product, as it believes in the usefulness of this important tool for the Brazilian market, as well as being certain that its use according to the leaflet recommendations will not cause any harm to the consumer.

We emphasize that the MRL established for citrus in Europe is 0,01 mg/kg and has been in force for 2 years. The previous MRL was 0,02 and was in force until 2017. Recently the EU announced that the deadline for using products based on the active ingredient Dimethoate is 30/07/2020. This refers to products applied on European Union territory.

We communicate that the Brazilian leaflet supports the trade of the product in Brazil for all registered crops as well as meeting the MRL (Maximum Residue Limit) established in a monograph by ANVISA for these crops.

In view of this, FMC reiterates the importance of citrus cultivation for the company, and expresses its support for the Citrus sector and therefore continues to maintain the registration of its products globally, as well as investing, developing and bringing increasingly innovative products to the market, combining technology with performance.

If you have any questions, contact the FMC representative in your region.