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mitigation measures.
Consolidated requests (as received)

Final decisions and its justifications

Approved
Countries

Approved
Pests

a.i

Country

Pests

Crop

Final decision

Abamectin

Chile

AlmondRejectGlufosinate
ammonium

BrazilAlmond lace bug(Monosteira
unicostata)
Weeds

Apple

RejectAbamectin

Peru

Mites (Tetranychus Asparagus
urticae)Approve

Peru

Mites
(Tetranychus
urticae)

Chlorothalonil

Peru

Leaf blight(Stemphylium
vesicarium)

Asparagus

Approve

Peru

Leaf blight(Stemphylium
vesicarium)

Chlorpyrifos

Peru

Prodiplosis
longifila

Asparagus

Reject1

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
Chile - Almondlace bug

Justifications for rejections
Product is not registered forthe requested crop or pest.

Brazil - Weeds

Other weed control methods
available; including
mechanical weeding, use ofcover crops, and other lesstoxic alternatives.

Peru - Prodiplosis
longifila

Other control methods andless toxic alternatives
available, including
botanicals, other less toxic
organophosphates (diazinon,
phenthoate), pyrethroids,
spinetoram, spirotetramat,
acetamiprid,chlorantraniliprole,
dinotefuran

Contact acaricide withproven efficacy on various
pests. Can be used as partof a multi pest control
strategy
Key multi-site fungicidewith high efficacy and low
a.i concentration. There
are few multi-sites
fungicides available.

From July 1st to Dec 31st, 2021

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Approved
Countries

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
Peru Elasmopalpus(Elasmopalpus
lignosellus)

a.iCountry

Pests

Crop

Final decision

FipronilPeru

Elasmopalpus(Elasmopalpus
lignosellus)

Asparagus

RejectImidacloprid

Peru

Prodiplosis
longifila

Asparagus

RejectPeru - Prodiplosis
longifila

Linuron

Peru

Weeds

Asparagus

RejectPeru - weeds

Mancozeb

Peru

Leaf blight(Stemphyllium
vesicarium)

Asparagus

RejectLeaf blight(Stemphyllium
vesicarium)

Methomyl

Peru

Armyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

Asparagus

RejectPeru - Armyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

Justifications for rejections
Fipronil formulations are notsubject to exceptions. Productis not registered for therequested crop or pest. Other
control methods and lesstoxic alternatives available,
including bacillus
thuringiensis, emamectinbenzoate, indoxacarb
Other control methods andless toxic alternatives
available, including
botanicals, organophosphates(diazinon, phenthoate),
pyrethroids, spinetoram,spirotetramat,
chlorantraniliprole, less toxic
neonics (acetamiprid,
dinotefuran)
Other weed control methods
available; including
mechanical weeding, use ofcover crops, and other lesstoxic alternatives.
Authorization tochlorothalonil granted, as it
has a higher efficacy andlower a.i concentration.
Propineb and metiram areother less toxic dithiocarbamates available.
Other control methods andless toxic alternatives
available, including biologicalcontrol (Bacillus
thuringiensis), botanicals,organophosphates,
pyrethroids, spinetoram,Spinosad2

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Pests

Crop

Final decision

OxamylPeru

Nematodes(Meloidogyne
incognita)

Asparagus

RejectAbamectin

Chile,
Mites (Oligonychus Avocado
Colombia, spp., Brevipalpus
Guatemala chilensis,
Tetranychus
urticae,Panonychus spp.,
Bryobiarubrioculus)
Thrips (Heliothrips
haemorrhoidalis)
Whitefly(Paraleyrodes sp.)

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version for
Chile. Colombia andGuatemala requests
are approved.

Boric Acid

Chile

Nutrient deficiency Avocado

Chlorpyrifos

Peru

Avocado scale(Fiorinia fioriniae)

AvocadoAuthorization
granted in previous
EUP version
RejectGlufosinate
ammonium

Colombia, Weeds
GuatemalaAvocadoRejectApproved
Countries

Colombia
andGuatemalaare added
to thecountry
scope

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
Justifications for rejections
country/pests
Peru - Nematodes Product is not registered forthe requested crop or pest.
Other control methods andless toxic alternatives
available, including biologicalcontrol and botanicals
Contact
Colombia The result of whitefly
acaricide/insecticide with Whitefly
chemical control isproven efficacy on various (Paraleyrodes sp.) inconclusive because of thepests. Can bedifferent biological states,
used as part of a multi pest
with different degrees ofcontrol strategy
protection and resistancecoexist. The indiscriminate
use of insecticides in thecontrol of species with cyclesof short lives, as is the case ofwhiteflies, has facilitated theexpression of pesticide
resistance traits.

Peru - Avocado
scale

Colombia,
Guatemala Weeds

Strict MRLs in destination
countries. Other control
methods and less toxic
alternatives available,
including botanicals,
biological control,acetamiprid, dimethoate,spirotetramat, pyriproxyfen,
azadirachtin, sulfoxaflor,
Phenthoate, buprofezin
Other weed control methods
available; including
mechanical weeding, use ofcover crops, and other lesstoxic alternatives.

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Country

Pests

Crop

Final decision

Imidacloprid

Colombia,
Peru

White fly
Avocado(Paraleyrodes sp.)
Mites (Oligonychus
yothersi)
Avocado scale(Fiorinia fioriniae)

RejectMancozeb

Colombia

Root rot(Phytophthora
cinnamomi)

AvocadoReject

Methomyl

Peru

BandedDagburned Mirid(Dagbertus sp.)

AvocadoRejectApproved
Countries

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
Colombia - whitefly, mites
Peru - Avocado
scale

Justifications for rejections

Other control methods andless toxic alternatives
available. Exception toabamectin granted for mite
control.
*Registered in Colombia:
Neonics (Acetamiprid,
Sulfoxaflor), Spinetoram,Spinosad, Spiromesifen,
Bifenthrin*Registered in Peru:
botanicals, biological control,acetamiprid, dimethoate,spirotetramat, pyriproxyfen,
azadirachtin, sulfoxaflor,
Phenthoate, buprofezin
Colombia - Root
Chemical control of rootrot (Phytophthora infecting phytophthora is
cinnamomi)
challenging because the soil
prevents direct access to theroots. Fungicide soil
applications are not effective
and have severe impacts on
soil health. Apply compost to
increase or maintain the
microorganisms’ populations
that control the root rot
fungus, and considering using
biological control such as
Trichoderma
Peru - Banded
Other less toxic alternatives
Dagburned Mirid available, including(Dagbertus sp.)botanicals, acetamiprid,buprofezin

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Country

Pests

Crop

Spirodiclofen

Peru

Mites (Oligonychus Avocado
punicae)

RejectThiamethoxam

Chile, Peru

Avocado scale(Fiorinia fioriniae)

RejectAbamectin

BelizeMites, Nematodes, Banana
Guatemala Weevil, Mealybugs
Nicaragua
PanamaColombia

Brodifacoum

Colombia,
EcuadorRodents (Rattus
spp.)

BananaCarbendazim

Philippines Fruit spot
(Fusarium sp.,
Cercospora hayi)
Anthracnose(Colletotrichum
spp.)

BananaAvocadoFinal decision

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version forother banana
producingcountries. Belize,
Colombia,
Nicaragua, andPanama requests
are approved.
Approved inprevious EUP for
infrastructure only,
and only as
formulatedrodenticide-baitedtraps
Approve

Approved
Countries

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
Peru - Mites(Oligonychus
punicae)

Peru - Avocado
scale (Fiorinia
fioriniae)

Belize,Colombia,
NicaraguaandPanama areadded tothe country
scope.

Philippines

Justifications for rejections
Authorization to abamectin
granted. Other control
methods and less toxic
alternatives available,
including botanicals,
fenpyroximate, etoxazole,clofentezine, cyflumetofen,
acequinocyl, Spiromesifen,
Spirotetramat
Other less toxic alternatives
available, including
botanicals, acetamiprid,buprofezin, pyriproxyfen,
dimethoate, spirotetramat,
sulfoxaflor, azadirachtin,
dinotefuran

Contact
acaricide/insecticide withproven efficacy on various
pests. Can be used as partof a multi-pest control
strategy. In combination
with thiamethoxam, is alower toxic nematicide.

Fruit spot,
Anthracnose

Less toxic alternative(thiophanate-methyl) is
not registered for fruit
spot and anthracnose.

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Country

Pests

Crop

Final decision

Carbofuran

Philippines Nematodes(several), Weevils(Cosmopolites
sordidus), Scarring
beetle (Colaspis
hyperchlora)

BananaRejectChlorothalonil

Guatemala Sigatoka(Mycosphaerellamusicola)
Belize,Sigatoka
Colombia, (Mycosphaerella
Ecuador,fijiensis,
Guatemala Mycosphaerella, Ivory
musicola)
Coast,
PanamaBananaEthoprophos

Costa Rica

BananaFenamiphos

BelizeNematodes
Guatemala (Radopholus
Panamasimilis,Meloidogyne sp.,
Pratylechus sp.,
Helicotylenchussp.), Weevils(Cosmopolites
sordidus)
Guatemala Weevils(Cosmopolites
sordidus)Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version
Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version forother banana
producingcountries. Belizeand Panama
requests areapproved.
Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version
Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version forother banana
producingcountries. Belize,
Guatemala, andPanama requests
are approved.
RejectEpoxiconazole

Fipronil

Nematodes

BananaBananaBananaApproved
Countries

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals

Belize andPanama areadded tothe country
scope.

Triazole with high efficacy.
More than one a.i. of this
MoA should be available
as a tool to ensure
availability from suppliers,
necessary inventories foruse, and economics for thegrowers.

Belize,Guatemala,andPanama areadded tothe country
scope.

Some growers report thatnematicide has become
effective again. Few
nematicides available.
Needed as part of arotation program.

Rejected
country/pests
Philippines Nematodes,
Weevils, Scarring
beetleGuatemala Weevils(Cosmopolites
sordidus)

Justifications for rejections
Muta 1B and Carc 1B - may
cause heritable, irreversible
damage to human health.
Other nematicides available
and less toxic alternatives forbanana weevil and banana
fruit scarring beetle control.

Fipronil formulations are notsubject to exceptions. Less
toxic alternatives available forweevil control.

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Approved
Countries

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals

a.iCountry

Pests

Crop

Final decision

Glufosinate
ammonium

BelizeColombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Ghana
GuatemalaIvory CoastSuriname
Cameroon,
GuatemalaPanamaIvory CoastSuriname

Weeds

BananaRejectWeevils(Cosmopolites
sordidus)BananaPanamaandSurinameare added
to thecountry
scope

Substitute for chlorpyrifos.
Different mode of action
to other insecticides used
(OPs and growth
regulators)

BelizeBrazilCameroon
Costa Rica
EcuadorGuatemalaHonduras
MexicoNicaragua
PanamaIvory Coast
Philippines
Suriname
Cameroon,
GuatemalaPanama,Ivory CoastSuriname

Sigatoka(Mycosphaerellafijiensis,
Mycosphaerellamusicola)

BananaAuthorization
granted in previous
EUP version forother banana
producingcountries. Panama
and Suriname
requests areapproved.
Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version forother banana
producingcountries. Belize,
Brazil, Mexico,
Nicaragua, Panama,and Suriname
requests areapproved.

Belize,Brazil,Mexico,Nicaragua,
Panama,andSurinameare added
to thecountry
scope

Key multi-site fungicide.
There are few protectant
fungicides available.

Nematodes(Radopholus
similis,Pratylenchus sp,
Meloidogyne sp,
Helicotylenchussp.), Weevils(Cosmopolites
sordidus)BananaAuthorization
granted in previous
EUP version forother banana
producingcountries. Panama
request is approved.

Panama is
added tothe country
scope

Few nematicides available
in liquid form. Liquid
applications are lesssusceptible to off target
movement after heavy
rains.

Imidacloprid

MancozebOxamylRejected
country/pests
Belize, Colombia,
Costa Rica,
Ecuador, Ghana,
Guatemala, Ivory
Coast, Suriname weeds

Justifications for rejections
Other weed control methods
available; including
mechanical weeding, use ofcover crops, and other lesstoxic alternatives.

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Country

Pests

Crop

Final decision

Propiconazol

Colombia, Sigatoka
Ghana,(Mycosphaerella
Ivory Coast fijiensis)
Philippines

BananaRejectTerbufos

Belize,Cameroon,
Ecuador,GuatemalaIvory Coast
PanamaThiamethoxam

Nematodes
Banana(Radopholus
similis,Meloidogyne sp,
Meloidgune sp,
Pratylechus sp,
Helicotylenchus
sp.)
Weevils(Cosmopolites
Sordidus)Cameroon, Nematodes
BananaPanama,(Radopholus
Colombia
similis),Weevils(Cosmopolites
sordidus),
Mealybugs(Pseudococcus sp.)Approved
Countries

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version forother banana
producingcountries. Belizeand Panama
requests areapproved.

Belize andPanama areadded tothe country
scope.

Few nematicides available.

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version forother banana
producingcountries. Colombia
request is approved.

Colombia isadded tothe country
scope

Thiamethoxam has been
introduced as a low tox.
nematicide in
combination withabamectin.

Rejected
country/pests
Colombia, Ghana,
Ivory Coast,
Philippines Sigatoka

Justifications for rejections
Exception granted to
Epoxiconazole andTriadimenol. Other less toxic
triazoles available.
*Registered in Colombia:
Tebuconazole,
difenoconazole, bitertanol,
flutriafol, fenbuconazole,hexaconazole, flusilazole*Registered in Ivory Coast:
bitertanol, bromuconazole,
difenoconazole, metconazole,
tebuconazole*Registered in Ghana:
difenoconazole, tebuconazole*Registered in Philippines:
Bitertanol, difenoconazole,
diniconazole, fenbuconazole,
Tebuconazole, tetraconazole

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Approved
Countries
Pests
Nicaragua isadded tothe country
scope

Justifications forapprovals
Triazole with high efficacy.
More than one a.i. of this
MoA should be available
as a tool to ensure
availability fromsuppliers, necessary
inventories for use, andeconomics for thegrowers.

Rejected
country/pests

a.iCountry

Pests

Crop

Final decision

Triadimenol

Nicaragua

Sigatoka(Mycosphaerellafijiensis)

BananaAuthorization
granted in previous
EUP version forother banana
producingcountries.
Nicaragua request isapproved.

Tridemorph

Colombia, Sigatoka
Philippines (Mycosphaerellafijiensis)

BananaRejectColombia,
Philippines Sigatoka

Mildew
Basil(Peronospora
belbahrii)
Mites (Panonychus Cherryulmi, Tetranychus
urticae, Bryobia
rubrioculus,
Brevipalpus
chilensis,
Eriophyses erineus,
Oligonychus
yothersi,
Panonychus citri,
Aculus cornutus),
Thrips(Frankliniellaoccidentalis)

RejectPeru - Mildew(Peronospora
belbahrii)

Dimethomorph Peru

Abamectin

Chile

Approve

Chile

Mites, thrips

Justifications for rejections

Less toxic alternatives
available, including othersubstances with the same
MoA.
*Registered in Colombia:
fenpropimorph, fenpropidin.
*Registered in the Philippines:
fenpropimorph
Product is not registered forthe requested crop or pest.

Contact
acaricide/insecticide withproven efficacy on various
pests. Can be used as partof a multi pest control
strategy9a.iCountry

Pests

Crop

Final decision

Spirodiclofen

Chile

Mites, Thrips

CherryRejectAbamectin

Brazil,Chile, Peru

Beta-cyfluthrin

BrazilLeaf miner
Citrus(Phyllocnistis
citrella),
Mites (Tetranychus
urticae,Panonychus spp.,
Brevipalpus
chilensis,
Polyphagotarsone
mus latus, Aceria
sheldoni,
Oligonychus
yothersi, Bryobia
rubrioculus,
Colomerus vitis)
Psyllids
Citrus(Diaphorina citri)

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version forcontrolling mites
and leaf miner inBrazil. Chile andPeru requests areapproved.
Colomerus vitis isadded to the pest
scope.

RejectApproved
Countries

Approved
Pests

Chile and
Colomerus vitis
Peru areis added to theadded topest scope.
the country
scope

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
Chile - Mites,
ThripsJustifications for rejections
Less toxic alternatives
available, including othersubstances with the same
MoA. Exception to abamectin
granted.

Contact
acaricide/insecticide withproven efficacy on various
pests. Can be used as partof a multi pest control
strategy

Brazil - Psyllids(Diaphorina citri)

Prohibited since 2017 RA
Certification Program with no
granted exceptions. Less toxic
alternatives available,
including other substanceswith the same MoA.
*Registered in Brazil:
Etofenprox, Pyriproxifen,
Flupyradifurone, Acetamiprid,
Bifenthrin, Spinetoram,
Phosmet, Malathion,
Sulfoxaflor,
chlorantraniliprole,
Cyantraniliprole

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Countries

a.iCountry

Pests

Crop

Final decision

Glufosinate
ammonium

BrazilWeeds

CitrusImidacloprid

Brazil, Peru Psyllids(Diaphorina citri),
Mealybugs(Planococcus citri)

CitrusAuthorization
granted in previous
EUP version for
Sourgrass (Digitaria
insularis) control
only. Requests forcontrolling otherweeds are rejected.
Approve for Psyllids Brazil(Diaphorina citri)control in Brazil.
Reject for
Mealybugs(Planococcus citri) in
Peru.

Spirodiclofen

BrazilMites (Brevipalpus Citrus
yothersi)

Sulfluramid

BrazilAnts (Atta spp.,
Acromyrmex spp.)

CitrusThiamethoxam

BrazilLeafhoppers,
Mealybugs, Leaf
miner, Scales,
AphidsCitrusAuthorization
granted in previous
EUP version
RejectAuthorization
granted in previous
EUP version for
Psyllids control only.
Requests for using it
for other pests’control are rejected.

Approved
Pests

Psyllids(Diaphorina
citri)

Justifications forapprovals

There is a recent surge of
HLB in Brazil that needs tobe addressed througheffective vector control

Rejected
country/pests
Brazil - otherweeds different
than Sourgrass(Digitaria
insularis)

Justifications for rejections
Other weed control methods
available; including
mechanical weeding, use ofcover crops, and other lesstoxic alternatives.

Peru - Mealybugs Less toxic alternatives(Planococcus citri) available, including othersubstances with the same
MoA. Insecticides in MoA 28(Cyantraniliprole) are equally
as effective as neonicotinoids
for the control of sap sucking
pests.

Brazil - Ants (Atta Prohibited since 2017 RA
spp., Acromyrmex Certification Program with no
spp.)
granted exceptions.
Substance is not eligible for
exceptions, as listed in aninternational convention(Rotterdam Convention).
Brazil Less toxic alternatives
Leafhoppers,
available, including other
Mealybugs, Leaf
substances with the sameminer, Scales,
MoA. Insecticides from GroupAphids28 are equally as effective as
neonicotinoids for thecontrol of sap sucking pests.
Leaf miners can be effectively
controlled by diflubenzuron,abamectin and spinetoram.

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Country

Pests

Crop

Final decision

FipronilIndonesia

Cocoa pod borer(Conopomorphacramerella)

Cocoa

RejectThiamethoxam

Indonesia

Cocoa pod borer(Conopomorphacramerella)

Cocoa

Approve

Abamectin

BrazilAluminum
Phosphide

China,
Indonesia
VietnamBoric Acid

BrazilLeaf miner
Coffee(Leucoptera
coffeella)Mites (Oligonychus
ilicis)Coffee berry borer(Hypothenemus
hampei)
Weevils (Sitophilus Coffee
oryzae L.)
Borers(Rhyzopertha
dominica F.)
Coffee berry borer(Hypothenemus
hampei)Nutrient deficiency Coffee

Chlorothalonil

Brazil,Kenya

Coffee berry
disease(Colletotrichum
Kahawe)CoffeeAuthorization
granted in previous
EUP version for leaf
miner and mite
control. CBB request
is rejected.

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version forpost-harvest control
to be applied only inclosed, controlled,
and sealed
environments.
Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version
RejectApproved
Countries

Indonesia

Approved
Pests

Cocoa pod
borer
(Conopomorpha cramerella)

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
Indonesia - Cocoa
pod borer(Conopomorphacramerella)

Justifications for rejections
Fipronil - liquid applications
are not subject to exceptions.
Other control methods
available, including nonchemical control and lesstoxic alternatives, such as B.
Bassiana and Pyrethroids

The use of Thiamethoxam
appears as the only
alternative as its systemic
effect ensures that thepest is efficiently killed
before causing damage.
Brazil - Coffee
berry borer

Other less toxic alternatives
available for CBB Control.
*Available in Brazil:
Acetamiprid, azadirachtin, B.
Bassiana, Cyantraniliprole,
Chlorantraniliprole, ethiprole,
Novaluron, Spinosad.

Brazil - no info onpest
Kenya - Coffee
berry disease

Brazil - Incomplete request.
Kenya - Coffee berry disease:
Strict EU MRLs. Resistantvarieties available. Other lesstoxic alternatives available,
including other multi-site
fungicides

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Country

Chlorpyrifos

Brazil,Coffee berry borer Coffee
Costa Rica, (Hypothenemus
Ugandahampei), Leaf
miner (Leucoptera
coffeella),
Mealybugs(Planococcus
minor), Imperial
moth (Eacles
imperialis ssp.
Magnifica), Oxydia(Oxydiasaturniata), Black
cutworm (Agrotisípsilon), Soybean
looper(Pseudoplusia
includens), Rootmealybug(Rhizoecus hibisci)
Brazil,Coffee rust
CoffeeCosta Rica, (Hemileia
Guatemala vastatrix),
Nicaragua Leaf spot
(Cercospora
Coffeicola),
Brown leaf spot
(Mycena
citricolor),
Leaf spot(Cercospora
coffeicola),
Anthracnose(Colletotrichum
spp.)

Cyproconazole

Pests

Crop

Final decision
RejectApproved
Countries

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
Brazil - Coffee
berry borer, Leaf
miner, Mealybugs,
Imperial moth,oxydia, Black
cutworm, Agrotisípsilon,Pseudoplusia
includens
Costa Rica Coffee berry borer

Justifications for rejections
Strict MRLs in destination
countries. Other control
methods available, including
non-chemical control and lesstoxic alternatives, even within
the same MoA.
Uganda: Research has notshown effective control bysystemic pesticides (likeimidacloprid) or even contact
pesticides.

Uganda - Rootmealybug(Rhizoecus hibisci)

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version

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Country

Pests

Epoxiconazole

Brazil,Costa Rica
GuatemalaNicaragua

Leaf spot
Coffee(Cercospora
coffeicola),
Coffee rust(Hemileia
vastatrix),
Brown leaf spot
(Mycena citricolor)

Glufosinate
ammonium

Brazil,Weeds
Costa Rica,
Nicaragua

CoffeeRejectImidacloprid

Brazil,Leaf miner
Costa Rica, (Leucoptera
Ugandacoffeella),
Giant cicada(Quesada gigas),
Root fly(Chiromyza
vittata),
Coffee berry borer(Hypothenemus
hampei),Black twig borer(Xylosandrus
compactus)

CoffeeApproved inprevious EUP
for CBB control in
Costa Rica. Other
requests are
rejected.

Iprodione

BrazilCoffeeReject(Blank)Crop

Final decision
Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version for
Brazil, Costa Rica,
and Kenya.
Guatemala andNicaragua requests
are approved

Approved
Countries
GuatemalaandNicaragua
are added
to thecountry
scope

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals
Triazole with highefficacy. More than
one a.i. of this MoA
should be available
as a tool to ensure
availability fromsuppliers, necessary
inventories for use,and economics forthe growers

Rejected
country/pests

Justifications for rejections

Brazil, Costa Rica, Other weed control methods
Nicaragua - weeds available; including
mechanical weeding, use ofcover crops, and other lesstoxic alternatives.
Brazil - leaf miner, Brazil: Thiamethoxam
giant cicada, root exception granted for coffee
fly.
leaf miner and giant cicada
control, as applied via soil
Uganda - Root
drenching is the mostmealybug
effective product. Other less
(Rhizoecus hibisci) toxic alternatives available.
*Registered in Brazil for CBB
Control: Acetamiprid,
Dinotefuran,
Flupyradifurone,
Cypermethrin,
Cyantraniliprole, Novaluron,
Etofenprox, Spinosad
Uganda: Research hasn't
shown effective control bysystemic pesticides (likeimidacloprid) or even contact
pesticides.
BrazilIncomplete request. Less toxic
alternatives available forfungus control

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Pests

Crop

Final decision

MancozebBrazilCoffee rust(Hemileia
vastatrix)

CoffeeRejectPropiconazol

BrazilCoffee rust(Hemileia
vastatrix)

CoffeeRejectSpirodiclofen

BrazilMites (Brevipalpus Coffee
phoenicis)

RejectThiamethoxam

BrazilLeaf miner(Leucoptera
coffeella),
Giant cicada(Quesada gigas),
Leafhoppers(Oncometopia
facialis),
Mealybugs(Dysmicoccus
texensis)

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version for leaf
miner, giant cicada,and mealy bugs
control in Brazil.
Leafhopper request
is rejected.

CoffeeApproved
Countries

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
Brazil - Coffee rust(Hemileia
vastatrix)

Justifications for rejections

Other less toxic
multi-sites available for coffee
leaf rust control. Coppers arean effective alternative.
Brazil - Coffee rust Exceptions to Epoxiconazole(Hemileia
and Cyproconazole granted.
vastatrix)
Other less toxic
triazoles available for coffee
leaf rust control.
*Registered in Brazil:
tebuconazole, metconazole,
tetraconazole,
fluquinconazole
Brazil - Mites
Exception to abamectin(Brevipalpus
granted. Other control
phoenicis)
methods available, including
non-chemical control and lesstoxic alternatives.
*Registered in Brazil: Oil
adjuvants, Cyflumetofen,
diafenthurion, fenpropathrin,
fenpyroximate, hexythiazox
Brazil Secondary pest. Other control
Leafhoppers
methods available, including(Oncometopia
non-chemical control and lessfacialis)
toxic alternatives from thesame MoA.

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Pests

Crop

Final decision

Triadimenol

Brazil,Coffee rustCosta Rica, (Hemileia
Nicaragua vastatrix),
Brown leaf spot
(Mycena
citricolor),
Anthracnose(Colletotrichum
spp.)

CoffeeRejectAbamectin

Colombia, Mites (T. Urticae,
Guatemala T. cinnabarinus,
Polyphagotarsone
mus latus,
Phytonemus
pallidus)Leaf miner (L.
trifolii, L.
huidobrensis)
Nematodes(Meloidogyne sp.)

Flowers and Authorization
Ornamentals granted in previous
EUP version for
Colombia.
Guatemala request
is approved.

Brodifacoum

Colombia,
USA

Flowers and Approved in
Ornamentals previous EUP for
infrastructure only,
and only as
formulatedrodenticide-baited
traps

Carbendazim

Guatemala Aphids (Pentalonia Flowers and Rejectsp.)
Ornamentals

Rodents (Rattus,
Rattus norvegicus,
Mus musculus)

Approved
Countries

Guatemalaadded tothe country
scope

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
Brazil - Coffee rust(Hemileia
vastatrix)
Costa Rica Brown leaf spot
(Mycena
citricolor)
Nicaragua - Brown
leaf spot (Mycena
citricolor),
Anthracnose(Colletotrichum
spp.)

Justifications for rejections
Exceptions to Epoxiconazole
and Cyproconazole granted.
Other less toxic triazoles
available for coffee leaf rust
control.
*Registered in Brazil:
tebuconazole, metconazole,
tetraconazole,
fluquinconazole*Registered in Costa Rica:
triadimefon, difenoconazole,hexaconazole, tebuconazole

Contact acaricide/insectic
ide with proven efficacy on
various pests. Can beused as part of a multi pest
control strategy

Guatemala Aphids(Pentalonia sp.)

Fungicides not effective foraphid control.

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Chlorothalonil

Colombia, Gray mold
Guatemala (Botrytis cinerea),USA
Mildew(Peronospora
sparsa),Black Rot
(Cylindrocarpon
destructans),
Rust (Puccinia
oriana),Leaf blight(Stemphylium sp.),
Damping off(Pythium sp.),
Colombia, Thrips
Ecuador,(Frankliniella sp),
Guatemala Caterpillar(Copitarsia sp.),
Leaf miner (L.
trifolii, L.
huidobrensis),
Bugs (Lygocorissp.), White grubs(Phyllophaga sp.),
Aphids (Pentalonia
sp., Aphis
gossypii),
Bollworm(Helicoverpa)
Colombia
White fly
(Trialeurodes
vaporariorum),
Aphids(Macrosiphum
rosae), Thrips(Frankliniellaoccidentalis K).

Chlorpyrifos

Clothianidin

Pests

Crop

Final decision

Flowers and Reject
Ornamentals

Flowers and Reject
Ornamentals

Flowers and Reject
Ornamentals

Approved
Countries

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
Colombia,
Guatemala, USA Gray mold,
Mildew, Black Rot,
Rust, Leaf blight,
Damping off

Justifications for rejections
Strict MRLs in the destination
countries. Less toxic
alternatives available,
including other multi-site
fungicides. Authorization to
mancozeb granted.

Colombia &Guatemala thrips,
Caterpillar, Leaf
miner, Bugs,
White grubs,
Aphids

Strict MRLs in destination
countries. Other control
methods available, including
non-chemical control and lesstoxic alternatives. For thrips,
from MoA 1, 3, 4, 5 13, 15, 23,
28. For aphids, from MoA 1, 3,
4.
Ecuador - Thrips, *Registered
Aphids, Bollworm, organophosphates inLeaf miner
Colombia: malathion,
pirimiphos-m, profenofos*Registeredorganophosphates in
Ecuador: diazinon, malathion
Colombia - White Product is not registered for
fly, aphids, Thrips the requested crop, pest or
combination. Less toxic
alternatives available,
including other substanceswith the same MoA.

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Pests

Crop

Final decision

Cyproconazole

Guatemala Aphids (Pentalonia Flowers and Rejectsp.)
Ornamentals

Dimethomorph Ecuador

Mildew(Peronospora
sparsa)Flowers and Approve
Ornamentals

Fipronil

Thrips(Frankliniella sp,
Thrips sp),
Copitarsia sp.

Flowers and Reject
Ornamentals

Colombia,
EcuadorApproved
Countries

EcuadorApproved
Pests

Mildew(Peronospora
sparsa)Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
Guatemala Aphids(Pentalonia sp.)

Justifications for rejections
Fungicides not effective foraphid control.

Molecule with highefficacy and specificity.
From MoA 40, is the onlywith systemic properties
Colombia - Thrips, Fipronil formulations are notcopitarsia
subject to exceptions. Other
Ecuador - Thrips
control methods available,
including non-chemical
control and less toxic
alternatives. For thrips, from
MoA 1, 3, 4, 5 13, 15, 23, 28.
*Registered in Colombia:
Spinetoram, Spinosad,
Chlorfenapyr, Bifenthrin,
Cyhalothrin, Pyriproxyfen,
Clofentezine, Acetamiprid,
Cyclaniliprole, Pyrimidifen,
Cyenopyrafen*Registered in Ecuador:
Acetamiprid, azadirachtin,deltamethrin, cartap,
diazinon, diflubenzuron,
dimethoate, dinotefuran,
Flupyradifurone, gammacyhalothrin, garlicextract*/pepper-extract*,
lambda-cyhalothrin, Pyridalyl,pyriproxyfen,
spinetoram*/sulfoxaflor*,
Spinosad, thiamethoxam

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Pests

Crop

Imidacloprid

Colombia,
Ecuador,Guatemala, USA

Aphids (Myzus sp,
Macrosiphum
rosae, Pentalonia
sp., Aphis
gossypii,)
White fly
(Trialeurodes sp.),
Thrips(Frankliniellaoccidentalis K),
Bollworm(Helicoverpa)
Gray mold(Botrytis cinerea
Pers.: Fr.)
Botrytis (Botrytis
cinerea Pers.: Fr.),
Sclerotinia (S.
sclerotiorum)

Flowers and Reject
Ornamentals

Weeds

Flowers and Reject
Ornamentals

Iprodione

Colombia,
Ecuador,USA

LinuronEcuadorMagnesium
phosphide

Colombia

Mancozeb

Thrips(Frankliniella sp,
Thrips sp)
Colombia, Mildew
Ecuador,(Peronospora
Guatemala sparsa), Botrytis(Botrytis cinerea),
Aphids (Pentalonia
sp.)

Final decision

Approved
Countries

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
Colombia,
Guatemala Aphids, white fly,
thripsEcuador - Aphids,
Thrips,helicoverpa
USA - Gray mold
(Botrytis cinerea
Pers.: Fr.)

Flowers and Approve
Ornamentals

Colombia,
Ecuador,USA

Flowers and Authorization
Ornamentals granted in previous
EUP version
Flowers and Approve for mildew Colombia,
Ornamentals and botrytis control Ecuador
in Colombia andEcuador. Reject for
aphids’ control in
Guatemala

Botrytis(Botrytis
cinerea Pers.:Fr.), Sclerotinia(S.
sclerotiorum)

Mildew(Peronospora
sparsa),Botrytis(Botrytis
cinerea)

Justifications for rejections
Other control methods
available, including nonchemical control and lesstoxic alternatives with thesame MoA. Authorization
granted for thiamethoxam, as
it has a higher efficacy fromcontrolling aphids and thrips,with lower AI concentration.
*Ecuador: Product is notregistered for helicoverpa
control*USA - Insecticide noteffective against fungus
diseases

Exception granted for ayear, as less toxic
alternative (Procymidone)needs further efficacy
evaluations

Multi-sites are needed forearly disease control andfor resistancemanagement. There arefew protectant fungicides
available.

Ecuador - weeds

Other weed control methods
available, including nonchemical control and lesstoxic alternatives

Guatemala Aphids

Fungicides not effective foraphid control.

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Pests

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
Colombia Aphids, white fly,
thripsCountry

Pests

Crop

Methomyl

Colombia

Flowers and Reject
Ornamentals

Spirodiclofen

Colombia

Thrips(Frankliniella sp,
Thrips sp.),
Aphids (Myzussp.), White fly(Trialeurodes sp).
Mites (Tetranychus
urticae,
Tetranychus
cinnabarinus)

Flowers and Reject
Ornamentals

Colombia - mites

Terbufos

Guatemala Aphids (Pentalonia
sp.)
EcuadorThrips(Frankliniella sp),
Leaf miner (L.
trifolii, L.
huidobrensis),
Aphids (Aphis
gossypii)

Flowers and Reject
Ornamentals
Flowers and Reject
Ornamentals

Guatemala Aphids
Ecuador - Thrips,
Leaf miner,
AphidsException granted toAbamectin. Prohibited since2017 with no exceptions. Less
toxic alternatives available,
including other substanceswith the same MoA.
Exception granted toAbamectin; Less toxic
alternatives available,
including other substanceswith the same MoA.
Less toxic alternatives
available.
Other control methods
available, including nonchemical control and lesstoxic alternatives with thesame MoA. Authorization
granted for thiamethoxam, as
it has a higher efficacy forcontrolling aphids and thrips,with lower AI concentration.
Thiacloprid is not registeredfor controlling leaf miner.
*Registered neonics in
Ecuador: Acetamiprid,
dinotefuran, Nitenpyram

Colombia, Thrips
Guatemala (Frankliniella sp,
Thrips sp),
Aphids (Myzussp.), White fly(Trialeurodes sp).
Colombia
Powdery mildew(Sphaerothecapannosa)

Flowers and Authorization
Ornamentals granted in previous
EUP version for
Colombia.
Guatemala request
is approved.
Flowers and Reject
Ornamentals

Colombia Powdery mildew(Sphaerothecapannosa)

Less toxic alternatives
available, including othersubstances with the same
MoA.

Thiacloprid

Thiamethoxam

Triflumizole

Final decision

Approved
Countries

a.i

Guatemalais added tothe country
scope

Justifications for rejections

Substance with higher
efficacy and lower AI
concentration

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Country

Pests

Crop

Final decision

Abamectin

Brazil,Chile, Peru

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version for
Brazil and Peru.
Chile request isapproved.

Cadusafos

Peru

Chlorothalonil

BrazilHoneydew moth
Grapes(Cryptoblades
gnidiella),
Mites (Tetranychus
urticae,
Brevipalpus
chilensis,
Columerus vitis)
Nematodes
Grapes(Meloidogyne
incognita)
Downy mildew
Grapes(Plasmopara
viticola)

Cyproconazole

BrazilPowdery mildew
Grapes(Uncinula necator)

RejectGlufosinate
ammonium

BrazilWeeds

GrapesRejectImidacloprid

Peru

Mealybugs(Planococcus citri)

GrapesRejectMancozebBrazil

Downy mildew(Plasmopara
viticola)

GrapesApprove

Approved
Countries
Chile isadded tothe country
scope

Approved
Pests
Brevipalpus
chilensis isadded to thepest scope

Justifications forapprovals
Contact
acaricide/insecticide withproven efficacy on various
pests. Can be used as partof a multi pest control
strategy

RejectRejectJustifications for rejections

Peru - Nematodes(Meloidogyne
incognita)
Brazil - Downy
mildew(Plasmopara
viticola)

To be analyzed on a case-bycase format. Not eligible for abroad exception
Strict MRLs in the destination
countries. Less toxic
alternatives available,
including other multi-site
fungicides. Authorization to
mancozeb granted.
Brazil - PowderyLess toxic alternatives
mildew (Uncinula available, including othernecator)triazoles. *Registered in
Brazil: Difenoconazole,
tebuconazole
Brazil - Weeds
Other weed control methods
available; including
mechanical weeding, use ofcover crops, and other lesstoxic alternatives.
Peru - Mealybugs Less toxic alternatives(Planococcus citri) available, including otherneonics.
*Registered in Peru:
Acetamiprid, Dinotefuran

BrazilBrazilRejected
country/pests

Downy mildew(Plasmopara
viticola)

Multi-sites are needed forearly disease control andfor resistancemanagement. There arefew protectant fungicides
available.

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Countries

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
Justifications for rejections
country/pests
Peru - Mealybugs Less toxic alternatives(Planococcus citri) available, including otherneonics.
Registered in Peru:
Acetamiprid, Dinotefuran

a.iCountry

Pests

Crop

Final decision

Thiamethoxam

Brazil, Peru The ground pearl(Eurhizococcus
brasiliensis),
Mealybugs(Planococcus citri)

GrapesTriadimenol

Peru

GrapesAuthorized inprevious EUP
version for ground
pearl (Eurhizococcus
brasiliensis) control
in Brazil. Peru
request formealybug control isrejected.
RejectGlufosinate
ammonium

Guatemala Weeds

Macadamia

RejectGuatemala weeds

Mancozeb

Guatemala Anthracnose
Macadamia(Colletotrichum
spp.)
UgandaAfrican maize stalk Maize(Busseola fusca)

RejectGuatemala Anthracnose

RejectUganda - Africanmaize stalk(Busseola fusca)

BrazilRejectBrazil - Soja
(Glycine max)

Abamectin

Atrazine

Powdery mildew(Erysiphe necator)

Soja (Glycine max)

Maize

Peru - Powdery
mildew (Erysiphe
necator)Less toxic alternatives
available, including othertriazoles.
Registered in Peru:
Bromuconazole,
difenoconazole, diniconazole,
flutriafol, hexaconazole,
mefentrifluconazole,
myclobutanil, penconazole,
tebuconazole, tetraconazole
Other weed control methods
available; including
mechanical weeding, use ofcover crops, and other lesstoxic alternatives.
Product is not registered forthe requested crop or pest.
Other control methods
available, including nonchemical control and lesstoxic alternatives from MoA
1, 3
Prohibited since 2017, withno exceptions due high risk ofwater contamination. Other
weed control methods
available, including nonchemical control.

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Countries

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
Brazil - Leaf blinga.iCountry

Pests

Crop

Final decision

Carbendazim

BrazilLeaf bling(Exserohilum
turcicum)Maize

RejectChlorpyrifos

BrazilFall armyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

Maize

RejectBrazil - Fall
armyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

Epoxiconazole

BrazilBrown spot of corn Maize(Phaeosphaeria
maydis), Rust ofmaize (Puccinia
sorghi)RejectBrazil - Brown
spot of corn, Rustof maize

Imidacloprid

BrazilFall armyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

Reject

Maize

BrazilBrazil - Fall
armyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

Justifications for rejections
Other less toxic alternatives
available, including
substances from the same
MoA.
*Registered in Brazil:
thiophanate-methyl
Other control methods
available, including nonchemical control and lesstoxic alternatives.
*Registered in Brazil: B.
Thuringiensis, and less toxic
alternatives from MoA 3, 5, 6,
15, 28. Diamides(Chlorantraniliprole,
Cyantraniliprole,
Cyclaniliprole) seed treatment
is an effective alternative.
Other less toxic alternatives
available, including
substances from the same
MoA.
*Registered in Brazil:
Difenoconazole,
tebuconazole, tetraconazole
Other control methods
available, including nonchemical control and lesstoxic alternatives.
*Registered in Brazil: B.
Thuringiensis, and less toxic
alternatives from MoA 3, 5, 6,
15, 28. Diamides(Chlorantraniliprole,
Cyantraniliprole,
Cyclaniliprole) seed treatment
is an effective alternative.

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Pests

Crop

Final decision

MancozebBrazilBrown spot of corn Maize(Phaeosphaeria
maydis)Approve

MethomylBrazilFall armyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

Maize

RejectThiamethoxam

BrazilStink bug
(Dichelops
melacanthus)

Maize

Approve - only as
seed treatment

Abamectin

BrazilScale (Pinnaspis
aspidistrae)

Mango

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version

Brodifacoum

Peru

Rodents (Rattus
Mango
norvegicus, Rattus,
Mus musculus)

Approved inprevious EUP for
infrastructure only,
and only as
formulatedrodenticide-baitedtraps

Approved
Countries
BrazilApproved
Pests
Brown spot ofcorn(Phaeosphaeria
maydis)Justifications forapprovals
Multi-sites are needed forearly disease control andfor resistancemanagement. There arefew protectant fungicides
available.

Rejected
country/pests

Brazil - Fall
armyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

BrazilStink bug
(Dichelops
melacanthus)

Justifications for rejections

Other control methods
available, including nonchemical control and lesstoxic alternatives.
*Registered in Brazil: B.
Thuringiensis, and less toxic
alternatives from MoA 3, 5, 6,
15, 28. Diamides(Chlorantraniliprole,
Cyantraniliprole,
Cyclaniliprole) seed treatment
is an effective alternative.

Seed treatment is aneffective tool for
preventing pest damage.
There are few insecticides
registered as seedtreatments

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Pests

Crop

Final decision

MancozebBrazil,PuertoRico

Anthracnose(Colletotrichum
spp.)

Mango

Approve

Abamectin

Brazil,Costa Rica

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version for
Brazil. Costa Rica
request is approved.

Boric Acid

Costa Rica

White fly (Bemisia Melontabaci (raça B))
Pickleworm(Diaphania
nitidalis)
Leaf miner(Lyriomyza
huidobrensis)
Mites (Tetranychus
urticae)Nutrient deficiency Melon

Brodifacoum

Costa Rica

Rodents (Mus sp.,
Rattus spp.,
Oligoryzomys sp.,
Peromyscus sp.,
Sigmodon spp.)

Melon

Approved inprevious EUP
for infrastructure
only, and only as
formulatedrodenticide-baitedtraps

Chlorothalonil

Costa Rica

Anthracnose(Colletotrichum
sp.)

Melon

RejectMildew(Pseudoperonospo
ra cubensis)

Melon

Approve

Dimethomorph Costa Rica

Approved
Countries
Brazil,Puerto Rico

Costa Rica
is added tothe country
scope

Approved
Pests
Anthracnose(Colletotrichum
spp.)

Justifications forapprovals
Multi-sites are needed forearly disease control andfor resistancemanagement. There arefew protectant fungicides
available.
Contact
acaricide/insecticide withproven efficacy on various
pests. Can be used as partof a multi pest control
strategy

Rejected
country/pests

Justifications for rejections

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version

Costa Rica Anthracnose(Colletotrichumsp.)
Costa Rica

Strict MRLs in destination
countries. Authorization to
mancozeb granted.

Mildew
Molecule with high(Pseudoperono efficacy and specificity, key
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Pests

Crop

Final decision

Imidacloprid

Costa Rica

White fly (Bemisia
tabaci)Melon

RejectMancozebBrazil,Costa Rica

Melon

Approve

Thiamethoxam

Brazil,Costa Rica

Mildew(Pseudoperonospo
ra cubensis)
Anthracnose(Colletotrichumsp.)
Leaf bling(Alternaria spp.)
Aphids (Aphis
gossypii)
Withe fly (Bemisia
tabaci)Melon

Approve

Brodifacoum

Peru

Rodents (Mus sp.,
Rattus spp.)

Onion

Approved inprevious EUP for
infrastructure only,
and only as
formulatedrodenticide-baitedtraps

Approved
Countries

Approved
Pests

Brazil, Costa Mildew
Rica(Pseudoperono
spora cubensis)
Anthracnose(Colletotrichumsp.)
Leaf bling(Alternaria sp.)
Costa Rica
Withe fly
(Bemisia
tabaci)

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
Costa Rica - Whitefly (Bemisia
tabaci)

Justifications for rejections
Authorization to abamectin
and thiamethoxam granted.
Thiamethoxam commercial
formulations, in comparison
with imidacloprid, usually
have lower concentration ofactive ingredient, and less
impacts to non-target
organisms such as natural
enemies. Other available
MoAs: 3, 4, 7, 9, 16, 23.

Multi-sites are needed forearly disease control andfor resistancemanagement. There arefew protectant fungicides
available.

Systemic insecticides havehigh efficacy, while
protecting the crop for
longer periods of time. In
comparison withimidacloprid,thiamethoxam commercial
formulations usually havelower concentration ofactive ingredient, and less
impacts to non-target
organisms such as natural
enemies.

Brazil - Aphids(Aphis gossypii)
Withe fly (Bemisia
tabaci)Less toxic alternatives from
Nicotinic acetylcholine
receptor (nAChR) competitive
modulators mode of action
available: Acetamiprid,
Flupyradifurone, sulfoxaflor

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Approved
Countries
BrazilApproved
Pests
Purple blotch(Alternaria
porri)

Justifications forapprovals
Multi-sites are needed forearly disease control andfor resistancemanagement

Approve

BrazilPurple blotch(Alternaria
porri)

Multi-sites are needed forearly disease control andfor resistancemanagement

Mites
Pepper(Polyphagotarsone (Capsicum)
mus latus)

Approve

Peru

Mites
Contact acaricide/insectic(Polyphagotars ide with proven efficacy on
onemus latus) various pests. Can beused as part of a multi pest
control strategy

Peru

Prodiplosis
longifila

Pepper(Capsicum)

RejectPeru - Prodiplosis
longifila

Other control methods
available, including nonchemical control and lesstoxic alternatives.
*Registered in Peru:
Spinetoram, acetamiprid,spirotetramat, diazinon,
pyriproxyfen,
Cyantraniliprole, dinotefuran

Peru

Armyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

Pepper(Capsicum)

RejectPeru - Armyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

Other control methods
available, including nonchemical control and lesstoxic alternatives.
*Registered in Peru: B.
Thuringiensis, and less toxic
alternatives from MoA 3, 5, 6,
15, 28, including Spinetoram,
emamectin benzoate,
Spinosad, permethrin,
indoxacarb, lufenuron

a.iCountry

Pests

Crop

Final decision

Chlorothalonil

BrazilPurple blotch(Alternaria porri)

Onion

MancozebBrazilPurple blotch(Alternaria porri)

Onion

Abamectin

Peru

Imidacloprid

Methomyl

Rejected
country/pests

Justifications for rejections

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Pests

Crop

Final decision

OxamylPeru

Nematodes(Meloidogyne
incognita)

Pepper(Capsicum)

RejectTriadimenol

Peru

Powdery mildew(Liveillula taurica)

Pepper(Capsicum)

RejectBrodifacoum

Costa Rica

Rodents (Mus sp.,
Rattus spp.,
Oligoryzomys sp.,
Peromyscus sp.,
Sigmodon spp.)

Pineapple

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version

Cadusafos

Costa Rica

Nematodes(various),
Symphylans(Scutigerella spp.),
Snails (Ceciliodes
aperta, Opeas
pumilum)

Pineapple

Partial approval

Carbendazim

Costa Rica

Basal rot
(Fusarium sp./,Black rot(Thielaviopsis
paradoxa)

Pineapple

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version

Approved
Countries

Costa Rica

Approved
Pests

Snails(Ceciliodes
aperta, Opeas
pumilum)

Justifications forapprovals

Costa Rican plant healthauthorities indicate that
active ingredient is the
only effective registeredalternative to control rootfeeding snails. Some snail
species can also be
considered a quarantine
pest in US market.

Rejected
country/pests
Peru - Nematodes(Meloidogyne
incognita)

Justifications for rejections
Other control methods
available (soil health, crop
rotation), including nonchemical control and lesstoxic alternatives.
*Registered in Peru:
Abamectin + thiamethoxam,
azadirachtin, fluopyram,
botanicals, biological control

Peru - Powdery
mildew (Liveillula
taurica)Less toxic alternatives
available, including othertriazoles.
*Registered in Peru:
difenoconazole,
tebuconazole, flutriafol,
tetraconazole, penconazole

Costa Rica Nematodes(various),
Symphylans(Scutigerella spp.),

Symphylan: Exceptions toother alternatives granted.
*Registered in Costa Rica:
Diazinon, Chlorpyrifos,
Ethoprophos.

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Country

Chlorpyrifos

Difethialone

Ethoprophos

Fenamiphos

Flocoumafen

Pests

Crop

Final decision

Costa Rica, Mealybugs
Ecuador(Dysmicoccus sp.),
Symphylan(Scutigerella sp.),
Weevils(Metamasius
dimidiatipennis),Snails (Opeas
pumilum ),Leaf miner(Liriomyza spp.)
Costa Rica Rodents (Mus sp.,
Rattus spp.,
Oligoryzomys sp.,
Peromyscussp., Sigmodon
spp.)

Pineapple

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version forsymphylan control
in Costa Rica andEcuador. Other pest
requests are
rejected.

Pineapple

Costa Rica

Nematodes(several),
Symphylan(Scutigerella
inmaculata)
Costa Rica, Nematodes
Ivory Coast (various),
Mealybugs(Dysmicoccus
brevipes), Stableflies (Stomoxys
calcitra)Pineapple

Approved inprevious EUP for
infrastructure only,
and only as
formulatedrodenticide-baitedtraps
Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version

Pineapple

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version for
nematodes control.
Other pests’requests are
rejected.

Costa Rica

Pineapple

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version

Rodents (Mus sp.,
Rattus spp.,
Oligoryzomys sp.,
Peromyscussp., Sigmodon
spp.)

Approved
Countries

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
Costa Rica Mealybugs,
Weevils, snails,
Leaf miner

Costa Rica Mealybugs(Dysmicoccus
brevipes), Stableflies (Stomoxys
calcitra)Justifications for rejections
Strict MRLs in destination
countries. Other control
methods available, including
non-chemical control and lesstoxic alternatives.

Another organophosphatewith lower WHO tox category
is approved for mealy bug use(diazinon). Stubble
management is key forpreventing stable fly. Several
insecticides available forcontrolling the pest between
crop cycles.

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Country

Pests

Crop

Final decision

Imidacloprid

Costa Rica

Mealybugs(Dysmicoccus sp.)

Pineapple

RejectMancozeb

Costa Rica

Root rot(Phytophthorasp.), Mildew(Pseudoperonospo
ra cubensis)

Pineapple

RejectOxamyl

Costa Rica,
Ecuador,GuatemalaHonduras,
Ivory
Coast,
PanamaMealybugs(Dysmicoccus
brevipes)
Symphylan(Scutigerella
immaculata)
Nematodes(several)Pineapple

Propiconazol

Costa Rica, Black rot
Ecuador(Ceratocystis
paradoxa)
Basal rot
(Fusarium spp.)
Penicillium sp.

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version for
nematodes control
in Costa Rica andIvory Coast. Ecuador
Guatemala,Honduras, andPanama requests
are approved. Other
pests’ requests are
rejected.
Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version forfusarium control in
Costa Rica. Ecuador
request is approved.
Black rot request isapproved.

Pineapple

Approved
Countries

Approved
Pests

Rejected
country/pests
Costa Rica Mealybugs(Dysmicoccus sp.)

Justifications for rejections

Authorization granted tothiamethoxam, as commercial
formulations usually havelower concentration of active
ingredient, and less impacts
to non-target organisms suchas natural enemies.
Costa Rica - Root Chemical control of rootrot (Phytophthora infecting phytophthora issp.), Mildew
challenging because the soil
(Pseudoperonospo prevents direct access to thera cubensis)roots. Protectant fungicide
soil applications are noteffective and have severe
impacts on soil health. No
information of Mildew(Pseudoperonospora
cubensis) in pineapple.
Few nematicides available. Costa Rica Another organophosphate
Mealybugs,with lower WHO tox category
Symphylan
is available for mealy bug use(diazinon). Two exceptionaluse options already available
for symphylan control

Ecuador,Guatemala,Honduras,andPanama areadded tothe country
scope

Ecuador isadded tothe country
scope

Justifications forapprovals

Black rot
(Ceratocystis
paradoxa) is
added to thepest scope

Few alternatives
available.

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Partial approval

Approved
Countries
Costa Rica

Approved
Pests
Mealybugs(Dysmicoccus
brevipes)

PotatoApprove

UgandaLeaf miner

Late blight(Phytophthora
infestans)
Early bling(Alternaria solani)

PotatoApprove

BrazilLate blight(Phytophthora
infestans)
Early bling(Alternaria
solani)

BrazilBlack cutworm(Agrotis ipsilon)

PotatoRejectBrazil - Black
cutworm (Agrotis
ipsilon)FipronilBrazilBeetle (Diabrotica Potato
speciosa)

RejectBrazil - Beetle(Diabrotica
speciosa)

Glufosinate
ammonium

BrazilUsed for potato
desiccation

RejectBrazil - potato
desiccation

a.iCountry

Pests

Crop

Final decision

Thiamethoxam

Costa Rica

Mealybugs(Dysmicoccus
brevipes),
Fall armyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

Pineapple

Abamectin

UgandaLeaf miner

Chlorothalonil

BrazilChlorpyrifos

PotatoJustifications forapprovals
Systemic insecticides havehigh efficacy against
mealybugs, while
protecting the crop for
longer periods of time.
One application of aneonic, replaces multiple
applications oforganophosphates
Contact acaricide/insectic
ide with proven efficacy on
various pests. Can beused as part of a multi pest
control strategy
Multi-sites are needed forearly disease control andfor resistancemanagement

Rejected
country/pests
Costa Rica – Fall
armyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

Justifications for rejections
Product not registered for therequested pest

Brazil: Other less toxic
alternatives available: Cartap,
Cyantraniliprole,
Chlorantraniliprole.
Fipronil formulations are notsubject to exceptions. Other
less toxic
alternatives available,
including substances from
MoA 3, 5.
Exceptions to herbicides are
only granted when a crucial
need is identified. Less toxic
alternative (diquat) isavailable for potato
desiccation.

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Approved
Countries
Brazil, Chile,
UgandaApproved
Pests
Late blight(Phytophthora
infestans)
Early bling(Alternaria
solani)

Justifications forapprovals
Multi-sites are needed forearly disease control andfor resistancemanagement

a.iCountry

Pests

Crop

Final decision

Mancozeb

Chile,
Brazil,UgandaLate blight(Phytophthora
infestans)
Early bling(Alternaria solani)

PotatoApprove

MethomylBrazilAphids (Myzus sp.) Potato

RejectIprodioneSouth
AfricaGrey rot (Botrytis
cinerea),
Anthracnose(Colletotrichum
acutatum)

Rooibos

Approve - for use in
seedling, nursery
onlySouth Africa Grey rot(Botrytis
cinerea),
Anthracnose(Colletotrichum
acutatum)Few alternatives
registered. Research
projects on the productionof organic rooibos
seedlings showed thatnone of the spray
programs with organic
compounds that were
evaluated was effective
against grey rot andanthracnose under field
conditions.

Chlorothalonil

South
AfricaGrey rot (Botrytis
cinerea),
Anthracnose(Colletotrichum
acutatum)

Rooibos

Approve - for use in
seedling, nursery
onlySouth Africa Grey rot(Botrytis
cinerea),
Anthracnose(Colletotrichum
acutatum)Few alternatives
registered. Research
projects on the productionof organic rooibos
seedlings showed thatnone of the spray
programs with organic
compounds that were
evaluated was effective
against grey rot andanthracnose under field
conditions.

Rejected
country/pests

Brazil - Aphids(Myzus sp.)

Justifications for rejections

Other control methods
available, including nonchemical control and lesstoxic alternatives, such as:acetamiprid, azadirachtin,
cyantraniliprole,
Diafenthiuron, Pymetrozine

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Approved
Countries

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
Brazil - Soja
(Glycine max)a.iCountry

Pests

Crop

Final decision

Atrazine

BrazilSoja (Glycine max)

Sorghum

RejectChlorpyrifos

BrazilArmyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

Sorghum

RejectBrazil - Fall
armyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

Imidacloprid

BrazilArmyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

Sorghum

RejectBrazil - Fall
armyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

MethomylBrazilArmyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

Sorghum

RejectBrazil - Fall
armyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

Justifications for rejections
Prohibited since 2017, withno exceptions due high risk ofwater contamination. Other
weed control methods
available, including nonchemical control.
Other control methods
available, including nonchemical control and lesstoxic alternatives.
*Registered in Brazil: B.
Thuringiensis, and less toxic
alternatives from MoA 3, 5, 6,
15, 28. Diamides(Chlorantraniliprole,
Cyantraniliprole,
Cyclaniliprole) seed treatment
is an effective alternative.
Other control methods
available, including nonchemical control and lesstoxic alternatives.
*Registered in Brazil: B.
Thuringiensis, and less toxic
alternatives from MoA 3, 5, 6,
15, 28. Diamides(Chlorantraniliprole,
Cyantraniliprole,
Cyclaniliprole) seed treatment
is an effective alternative.
Other control methods
available, including nonchemical control and lesstoxic alternatives.
*Registered in Brazil: B.
Thuringiensis, and less toxic
alternatives from MoA 3, 5, 6,
15, 28. Diamides(Chlorantraniliprole,

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Pests

Crop

Sorghum

Final decision

Thiamethoxam

BrazilFall armyworm(Spodoptera
frugiperda)

RejectAbamectin

Japan

Leafhopper
Tea(Empoasca onukii),
Leaf roller(Caloptilia
theivora), Mites(Polyphagotarsone
mus latus)

Reject

Borax

India

Nutrient deficiency Tea

Carbendazim +Mancozeb

India

Fusarium die back Tea(Fusarium solani)
Grey Blight(Pestalotiopsis sp.)
Brown Blight(Glomerella
cingulata)

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version
RejectApproved
Countries

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests

Justifications for rejections

Cyantraniliprole,
Cyclaniliprole) seed treatment
is an effective alternative.
Brazil - Fall
Other control methods
armyworm
available, including non(Spodoptera
chemical control and lessfrugiperda)
toxic alternatives.
*Registered in Brazil: B.
Thuringiensis, and less toxic
alternatives from MoA 3, 5, 6,
15, 28. Diamides(Chlorantraniliprole,
Cyantraniliprole,
Cyclaniliprole) seed treatment
is an effective alternative.
Japan Other control methods
Leafhopper
available, including non(Empoasca
chemical control and lessonukii), Leaf roller toxic alternatives from MoA(Caloptilia
3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 16, 21, 28
theivora), Mites(Polyphagotarson
emus latus)

India -Fusarium
die back, grey
blight,brown blight

PPC recommends
hexaconazole applications.
There is a possible link
between repeated use ofglyphosate herbicide and theincreased incidence ofFusarium solani. The
recommendation is to limit
the use of glyphosate (andother herbicides) and at thesame time, increase soilorganic matter by applying
organic fertilizers to the soil.

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Pests

Clothianidin

India,
Japan

RejectGlufosinate
ammonium

India,
Japan, Sri
Lanka

Tea mosquito bug Tea(Helopeltis
theivora),
Aphids (Toxoptera
aurantii), Thrips(Scirtothrips
dorsalis), White fly(Aleurocanthus
camelliae Kanmiya
et Kasai),
Leaf roller(Caloptilia
theivora),
Leafhopper(Empoasca onukii),
Mirids (Apolygus
spinolae),Beetles (Demotina
fasciculata)
Weeds
Tea

Imidacloprid

Bangladesh Termites
Tea
Japan
(Isoptera),
Thrips (Scirtothrips
dorsalis),
Leafhopper(Empoasca onukii)
Leaf roller

RejectMethidathionJapan

RejectAphids,Leaf roller, Scales,
Thrips, Tortrix,
Leafhopper

Crop

Tea

Final decision

RejectApproved
Countries

Approved
Pests

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
India - Teamosquito bug(Helopeltis
theivora)
Japan Aphids, Thrips,
White fly, Leaf
roller, Leafhopper,
Mirids, Beetles

Justifications for rejections
India: Exception tothiamethoxam granted for tea
mosquito bug control.
Japan: Other control methods
available, including nonchemical control and lesstoxic alternatives from MoA
3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 14, 16, 21, 23,
28, 29

India, Japan, Sri
Lanka - Weeds

Other weed control methods
available; including
mechanical weeding, use ofcover crops, and other lesstoxic alternatives.
Bangladesh Bangladesh - to be processed
Termitesas an emergency request.
Japan: Other control methods
Japan - Thrips,
available, including nonLeaf roller,chemical control and less
Leafhopper
toxic alternatives from MoA
3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 14, 16, 21, 23,
28, 29Japan - Aphids,
Prohibited since 2017, with
Leaf roller, Scales, no exceptions. Other control
Thrips, Tortrix,
methods available, including
Leafhopper
non-chemical control and lesstoxic alternatives from MoA
3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 14, 16, 21, 23,
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Pests

Crop

Final decision

Propiconazol

India

Fusarium die back(Fusarium solani)

Tea

RejectThiacloprid

Japan,
India

Thiamethoxam

India,
Japan

Triflumizole

Japan

Aphids (Toxoptera Tea
aurantii),
Thrips (Scirtothrips
dorsalis)
Beetles (Demotina
fasciculata)
Leafhopper(Empoasca onukii),
Leaf roller(Caloptilia
theivora)
Tea mosquito bug(Helopeltis
theivora)
Tea mosquito bug Tea(Helopeltis
theivora),
Leafhopper(Empoasca sp.),
Thrips (Scirtothrips
dorsalis), Scales,
Beetles (Demotina
fasciculata),
Leaf roller(Caloptilia
theivora)
Anthracnose
Tea(Discula theaesinensis)
Blister blight(Exobasidium
vexans Massee)

Approve

Approved
Countries

India

Approved
Pests

Tea mosquitobug (Helopeltis
theivora)

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests
India - Fusarium
die back(Fusarium solani)

Justifications for rejections

PPC recommends
hexaconazole applications.
Less toxic alternatives
available.
*Registered in India: Copper
oxychloride, hexaconazole +zineb combination.
There is a recent surge ofJapan - Aphids,
Japan: Other control methods
tea mosquito bug resistant Thrips, Leaf roller, available, including nonto thiamethoxam in India
Leafhopper,
chemical control and lessthat could be addressed
Beetles
toxic alternatives from MoA
through other molecules
3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 14, 16, 21, 23,
28, 29Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version for tea
mosquito bug
control in India.
Leafhopper, Thrips,
Scales, Beetles andLeaf roller requests
are rejected.

India Leafhopper,
Thrips, scales
Japan - Thrips,
beetles,
Leafhopper, Leaf
rollerOther control methods
available, including nonchemical control and lesstoxic alternatives from MoA
3, 4, 21, 28.

RejectJapan Anthracnose(Discula theaesinensis), BlisterblightProduct is not registered forthe requested crop or
disease. Prohibited in the RA
Certification Program since2017, without exception.
Other triazole alternatives are

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Pests

Crop

Watermelon

Final decision

Abamectin

Costa Rica

Leaf miner(Liriomyza
huidobrensis)

Approve

Boric Acid

Costa Rica

Nutrient deficiency Watermelon

Chlorothalonil

Costa Rica

Anthracnose(Colletotrichumsp.)

Watermelon

Authorization
granted in previous
EUP version
RejectDimethomorph Costa Rica

Mildew(Pseudoperonospo
ra cubensis)

Watermelon

Approve

Imidacloprid

Costa Rica

White fly (Bemisia
tabaci)

Watermelon

RejectMancozebBrazil,Costa Rica

Mildew(Pseudoperonospo
ra cubensis)
Anthracnose

Watermelon

Approve

Approved
Countries

Costa Rica

Approved
Pests

Leaf miner(Liriomyza
huidobrensis)

Justifications forapprovals

Rejected
country/pests(Exobasidium
vexans Massee)

available for use.
*Registered in Japan:
tetraconazole, tebuconazole,
simeconazole, myclobutanil,
imibenconazole,
fenbuconazole,
difenoconazole

Contact acaricide/insectic
ide with proven efficacy on
various pests. Can beused as part of a multi pest
control strategy

Costa Rica Anthracnose(Colletotrichumsp.)
Costa Rica

Justifications for rejections

Strict MRLs in destination
countries. Authorization to
mancozeb granted.

Mildew
Molecule with high(Pseudoperono efficacy and specificity, key
spora cubensis) for rotating modes ofactionCosta Rica - White Authorization to abamectinfly (Bemisia
and thiamethoxam granted.
tabaci)Thiamethoxam commercial
formulations, in comparison
with imidacloprid, usually
have lower concentration ofactive ingredient, and less
impacts to non-target
organisms such as natural
enemies. Other available
MoAs: 3, 4, 7, 9, 16, 23.

Brazil, Costa Mildew
Rica(Pseudoperono
spora cubensis)
Anthracnose

Multi-sites are needed forearly disease control andfor resistancemanagement. There are

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Pests(Colletotrichumsp.)
Leaf spot(Alternaria sp.)White fly (Bemisia
tabaci)

Crop

Final decision

Approved
Countries

Approved
Pests(Colletotrichumsp.), Leaf spot
(Alternaria sp.)

Justifications forapprovals
few protectant fungicides
available.

Watermelon

Approve

Costa Rica

Withe fly
(Bemisia
tabaci)

Systemic insecticides havehigh efficacy, while
protecting the crop for
longer periods of time. In
comparison withimidacloprid,thiamethoxam commercial
formulations usually havelower concentration ofactive ingredient, and less
impacts to non-target
organisms such as natural
enemies.

Rejected
country/pests

Thiamethoxam

Costa Rica

Carbendazim

BrazilLeaf bling(Exserohilum
turcicum)

Wheat

RejectBrazil - Leaf bling

Epoxiconazole

BrazilLeaf spot(Drechslera triticirepentis)

Wheat

RejectBrazil - Leaf spotof wheat

Justifications for rejections

Other less toxic alternatives
available, including
substances from the same
MoA.
*Registered in Brazil:
thiophanate-methyl,
Pyraclostrobin, tebuconazole
Other less toxic alternatives
available, including
substances from the same
MoA.
*Registered in Brazil:
difenoconazole, metconazole,
tebuconazole, tetraconazole

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