Received requests for the Exceptional Use Policy v.1.3, with final decisions and its justifications
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Consolidated requests (as received)
a.iCountry

Pest

Crop

Abamectin

Peru

Mites (Tetranychus sp. )Asparagus

Chlorothalonil

Peru

Leaf blight (Stemphyllium vesicarium) Asparagus

Chlorpyrifos

Fipronil

Imidacloprid

Peru

Bud midge (Prodiplosis longifila)

Peru

Elasmopalpus (Elasmopalpus
lignosellus )Peru

Bud midge (Prodiplosis longifila)

Asparagus

Asparagus

Asparagus

Final decisions and its justifications
Final decision
Approved Countries
Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions
Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions

Approved pests

Justifications for approvals

Rejected country/ pests

Justifications for rejections

RejectOther control methods and less toxic alternatives
available, including: botanicals, other less toxic
Peru - Bud midge (Prodiplosis
organophosphates (alpha-Cypermethrin, diazinon,
longifila)
phenthoate), pyretroids, spinetoram, spirotetramat,
acetamiprid, chlorantraniliprole, dinotefuran

RejectPeru - Elasmopalpus(Elasmopalpus lignosellus )RejectOther control methods and less toxic alternatives
available, including botanicals, organophosphates
Peru - Bud midge (Prodiplosis(diazinon, phenthoate), pyrethroids, spinetoram,
longifila)
spirotetramat, chlorantraniliprole, less toxic neonics(acetamiprid, dinotefuran), Buprofezin

Fipronil formulations are notsubject to exceptions. roduct is not registered for therequested crop or pest. Other control methods andless toxic alternatives available, including bacillus
thuringiensis, emamectin benzoate, indoxacarb

Linuron

Peru

Weeds

Asparagus

RejectPeru - Weeds

Prohibited since 2017 RA
Certification Program with no
granted exceptions. Other weed control methods
available; including mechanical weeding, use of covercrops, and other less toxic alternatives (Metribuzin)

Mancozeb

Peru

Leaf blight (Stemphyllium vesicarium) Asparagus

RejectPeru - Leaf blight(Stemphyllium vesicarium)

Authorization to chlorothalonil granted, as it has ahigher efficacy and lower a.i concentration.
Propineb and metiram areother less toxic dithiocarbamates available.

Methomyl

Peru

Fall armyworm (Spodoptera
frugiperda )Asparagus

RejectPeru - Fall armyworm(Spodoptera frugiperda )Prohibited since 2017 RA
Certification Program with no
granted exceptions. Other control methods and lesstoxic alternatives available, including: biologicalcontrol (Bacillus thuringiensis), botanicals, lambdaCyhalothrin, Esfenvalerate, spinetoram, spinosad,
emamectin benzoate, Chlorantraniliprole, Indoxacarb,
Lufenuron, dinotefuran, tebufenozide

OxamylPeru

Nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita ) Asparagus

RejectPeru - Nematodes(Meloidogyne incognita )Product not registered for the requested pest

Abamectin

Colombia
GuatemalaMites (Tetranychus urticae ,Oligonychus sp .)Ants (Atta cephalotes )Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions for mite control. Antsrequest is rejected

Colombia - Ants

Beta-cyfluthrin

South Africa

Broken-backed bug (Tayloritygus sp.),
AvocadoCoconuts bug (Pseudotheraptus wayi)

AvocadoRejectProduct not registered for therequested pest
Prohibited since 2017 RA
Certification Program with noSouth Africa - Broken-backed
granted exceptions. Less toxic pyrethroids/bug (Tayloritygus sp.),pyrethrin available.
Coconuts bug*Registered in South Africa:(Pseudotheraptus wayi)
alpha-Cypermethrin,
Pymetrozine, Acephate

a.iChlorpyrifos

Glufosinate-ammonium

Imidacloprid

Country

Peru

Guatemala

Pest

Avocado scale (Fiorinia fioriniae)

Weeds

Crop

AvocadoAvocadoRejectApproved Countries

Approved pests

Justifications for approvals

Rejected country/ pests

Guatemala - weeds

RejectOther control methods and less toxic alternatives
available.
Peru - Avocado scale (Fiorinia*Registered in Peru: botanicals, biological control,
fioriniae)
acetamiprid, dimethoate, spirotetramat, pyriproxyfen,
azadirachtin, sulfoxaflor, Phenthoate, buprofezin

Methomyl

Peru

Banded Dagburned Mirid (Dagbertus
sp )AvocadoRejectPeru - Banded Dagburned
Mirid (Dagbertus sp )Spirodiclofen

Peru

Mites (Oligonychus punicae )AvocadoRejectPeru - Mites (Oligonychus
punicae )

Peru,
Chile

RejectChile:
Mealybugs (Pseudococcus
calceolariae, Pseudococcus
longispinus)
Scale (Saissetia oleae)
Thrips (Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis )Peru - Scales (Fiorinia
fioriniae, Pinnaspis
aspidistrae, Hemiberlesia
lataniae) , Mites(Oligonychus punicae),
Dagbertus (Dagbertus
minensis), Whitefly(Aleurodicus juleikae)
Chile - Mealybugs(Pseudococcus sp.),
Scale (Saissetia oleae),
Thrips (Heliothrips
haemorrhoidalis)

Abamectin

GuatemalaNicaragua

Mites (Tetranychus sp. )BananaBorate salts, Borax

Colombia

Nutrient deficiency

BananaBoric acid

Guatemala,Colombia

Nutrient deficiency

BananaBromadiolone

Guatemala

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

BananaOther weed control methods available; including
mechanical weeding, use of cover crops, and otherless toxic alternatives. Requests detailing particularscenarios limited to a specific weeds or area will beanalyzed on a case by case.

RejectAvocado scale (Fiorinia fioriniae)

Peru:
Avocado scale (Fiorinia fioriniae )Latania scale (Hemiberlesia lataniae )Scale (Pinnaspis aspidistrae)
Mites (Oligonychus punicae)
Banded Dagburned Mirid (Dagbertus
minensis)
Whitefly (Aleurodicus juleikae)
AvocadoJustifications for rejections

Strict MRLs in destination countries. Other control
methods and less toxic alternatives available,
Peru - Avocado scale (Fiorinia
including botanicals, biological control, acetamiprid,fioriniae)
dimethoate, spirotetramat, pyriproxyfen, azadirachtin,
sulfoxaflor, Phenthoate, buprofezin

Peru

Thiamethoxam

AvocadoFinal decision

Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions
Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions
Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions
Approved in previous EUP versions
for infrastructure only, and only as
formulated rodenticide-baitedtraps

Prohibited since 2017 RA
Certification Program with no
granted exceptions. Strict EU MRLs. Other less toxic
alternatives available, including botanicals,
acetamiprid, buprofezin, pyriproxyfen
Authorization to abamectin granted. Other control
methods and less toxic alternatives available,
including botanicals, fenpyroximate, etoxazole,clofentezine, cyflumetofen, acequinocyl, Spiromesifen,
Spirotetramat
Other control methods available, including nonchemical control and less toxic alternatives.
Authorization granted to Abamectin.
*Registered in Peru:
For scale control - spirotetramat, pyriproxyfen,
acetamiprid, buprofezin, dinotefuran, sulfoxaflor,
azadirachtina.
For mite control - fenpyroximate, etoxazole,clofentezine, bifenazate, spirodiclofen, cyflumetofen,
fenpropathrin, fenpyroximate, hexythiazox,
acequinocyl, pyridaben, fenazaquin, milbemectin,
spiromesifen, bifenthrin
For dagbertus - Acetamiprid, buprofezin
For whitefly - buprofezin, Acetamiprid, pyriproxyfen,
azadirachtina, emamectin benzoate*Registered in Chile:
For mealybugs - buprofezin, spirotetramat,
Flupyradifurone, lambda-Cyhalothrin, diazinon,
sulfoxaflor
For scale - buprofezin, diazinon, Flupyradifurone,
malathion, lambda-Cyhalothrin
For thrips - abamectin, lambda-Cyhalothrin,
spirotetramat

a.iCountry

Pest

Cadusafos

Costa Rica

Nematodes (Radopholus similis,
Pratylenchus sp.), Banana weevil(Cosmopolites sordidus)

Carbendazim

Philippines

Chlorothalonil

Epoxiconazole

Colombia
Costa Rica
GuatemalaPhillipines

Colombia
Costa Rica
Honduras
PanamaFruit Spot (Fusarium sp., Cercosporahayi), Anthracnose(Colletotrichum spp.)
Black Sigatoka(Mycosphaerella fijiensis) ,Yellow Sigatoka(Mycosphaerellamusicola) , Banana Freckle(Phyllosticta musarum)

Black Sigatoka(Mycosphaerella fijiensis)

Crop

Final decision

Approved Countries

Approved pests

Justifications for approvals

Rejected country/ pests

Justifications for rejections

BananaAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions for nematodecontrol. Banana weevil request is
rejected.

Costa Rica - Banana weevil(Cosmopolites sordidus)

Cadusafos application are authorized for controlling
nematodes, but weevils will be simultaneously
controlled by this nematicide when applied fornematode control. Banana weevil is not included as atarget pest as nematicides are not to be used forcontrolling weevils exclusively.

BananaAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions

BananaAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions

BananaAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions

BananaAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions for nematodecontrol. Banana weevil request is
rejected

Costa Rica - Banana weevil(Cosmopolites sordidus)

Ethoprophos

Costa Rica

Nematodes (several species) ,Banana weevil (Cosmopolites
sordidus)Fipronil

GuatemalaBanana weevil (Cosmopolites
sordidus)BananaRejectGuatemala - Weevil(Cosmopolites sordidus)

Fluazifop-butyl

Guatemala

Weeds

BananaRejectGuatemala - Weeds

Weeds

BananaRejectBanana weevil (Cosmopolites
sordidus) ,Mealybugs (Pseudococcus sp.) ,Aphids (Pentalonia sp.) ,Scales (Aspidiotus destructor, Diaspis
boisduvalii) ,Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella fijiensis)

BananaAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions for banana weevil,
mealybugs, and aphids control.
Scale request is approved.
Sigatoka request is rejected.

Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella fijiensis)

BananaAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions

Nematodes (several species) ,Banana weevil (Cosmopolites
sordidus)BananaAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions for Costa Rica andGuatemala. Suriname request isapproved

Glufosinate-ammonium

Imidacloprid

MancozebOxamylColombia
Costa Rica
GuatemalaPhillipines

Costa Rica
GuatemalaHonduras

Costa Rica
GuatemalaIvory Coast
MexicoNicaragua
PanamaCosta Rica
GuatemalaSuriname

Colombia, Costa Rica,
Guatemala, Phillipines weeds

Scales (Aspidiotus
destructor, Diaspis
boisduvalii) is added
to the pest scope

Suriname is added to thecountry scope

Sigatoka (Mycosphaerellafijiensis)

Few nematicides available inliquid form. Liquid applications
are less susceptible to off target
movement after heavy rains.

Cadusafos application are authorized for controlling
nematodes, but weevils will be simultaneously
controlled by this nematicide when applied fornematode control. Banana weevil is not included as atarget pest as nematicides are not to be used forcontrolling weevils exclusively.
Fipronil formulations are not subject to exceptions.
Less toxic alternatives available forweevil control.
Other weed control methods available, including lesstoxic alternatives, such as Fluazifop-p-butyl
A general exception will not be granted, as there areother weed control methods available; including
mechanical weeding, use of cover crops, and otherless toxic alternatives. Requests detailing particularscenarios limited to a specific weeds or area will beanalyzed on a case by case.

This ingredient is not a fungicide and will not control
sigatoka.

a.iParaffin oils with a DMSO
content > 3%

PropiconazolCountry

Pest

Crop

Final decision

Colombia

Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella fijiensis)

BananaRejectColombia
Costa Rica

Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella fijiensis)

BananaRejectAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions

Terbufos

Costa Rica
Guatemala

Nematodes (several species)
Banana weevil (Cosmopolites
sordidus)BananaThiamethoxam

Colombia

Nematodes (several species)

BananaTriadimenol

Nicaragua
Costa Rica

Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella fijiensis)

BananaApproved Countries

Approved pests

Justifications for approvals

Rejected country/ pests
Colombia - Sigatoka(Mycosphaerella fijiensis)

Justifications for rejections
Agricultural oils meet this threshold

Colombia, Costa Rica Sigatoka (Mycosphaerellafijiensis)

Exception granted to Epoxiconazole and Triadimenol.
Other less toxic triazoles available.
*Available in Costa Rica:
Difenoconazole, bitertanol, fenbuconazole, flusilazole,hexaconazole, imibenconazole, myclobutanil,
Tebuconazole*Registered in Colombia:
Tebuconazole, difenoconazole, bitertanol, flutriafol,
fenbuconazole, hexaconazole, flusilazoleLess toxic alternatives available, including othersubstances with the same MoA. Fenpropimorph is a
product with the same mode of action, better efficacy,
and a more favorable toxicological profile, is available
and registered in all banana producing countries.
Product is not registered for the requested crop or
pest.

Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions
Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions

Tridemorph

Colombia

Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella fijiensis)

BananaRejectColombia - Sigatoka(Mycosphaerella fijiensis)

Dimethomorph

Peru

Downy mildew (Peronospora
belbahrii )BasilRejectPeru - Downy mildew(Peronospora belbahrii )Abamectin

BrazilMites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus)

Beans

RejectBrazil - Mites
Mites in annual crops can be effectively managed via(Polyphagotarsonemus latus) IPM including less toxic alternatives

RejectProhibited since 2017 RA
Certification Program with no
granted exceptions. Less toxic alternatives available.
*Registered in Brazil: Acephate, Chlorfenapyr, betaCypermethrin, Cypermethrin, Cyhalothrin, lambda,
acetamiprid, dinotefuram, Esfenvalerate

Beta-cyfluthrin

Carbendazim

Chlorothalonil

BrazilBrazilBrazilBeetle (Diabrotica speciosa )Angular leaf spot (Phaeoisariopsis
griseola)

Anthracnose (Colletotrichum sp.)

Beans

Beans

Beans

RejectRejectBrazil - Beetle (Diabrotica
speciosa )Beans - Angular leaf spot
(Phaeoisariopsis griseola)

Brazil - Anthracnose(Colletotrichum sp.)

Less toxic alternatives available, including othercurative fungicides.
*Registered in Brazil: azoxystrobin, difenoconazole,
benzovindiflupyr, tebuconazole, fluxapyroxad,flutriafol, thiophanate-methyl, etc.
https://www.plantwise.org/KnowledgeBank/pmdg/20
187800215
Other less toxic protective fungicides available.
*Registered in Brazil: Metiram, captan, copper salts,thiramhttps://www.plantwise.org/KnowledgeBank/factshee
tforfarmers/20187800273

FipronilBrazilSeed treatment

Beans

RejectBrazil - Seed treatment

Glufosinate-ammonium

BrazilUsed for desiccation

Beans

RejectBrazil - Beans desiccation

Imidacloprid

BrazilBeetle (Diabrotica speciosa ), seedtreatment

Beans

RejectBrazil - Beetle (Diabrotica
speciosa ), seed treatment

Fipronil formulations are not subject to exceptions.
Less toxic alternatives (diquat, glyphosate) areavailable for beans desiccation.
Less toxic alternatives available.
*Registered in Brazil: Acephate, Chlorfenapyr, betaCypermethrin, Cypermethrin, Cyhalothrin, lambda,
acetamiprid, dinotefuram, Esfenvalerate
Diamides seed treatment is an effective alternative

a.iCountry

Pest

Crop

Final decision

MancozebBrazilMancha angular (Phaeoisariopsis
griseola)

Beans

RejectBrazil - Mancha angular(Phaeoisariopsis griseola)

Thiamethoxam

BrazilBeetle (Diabrotica speciosa)

Beans

RejectBrazil - Beetle (Diabrotica
speciosa )Chile

Mealybugs (Pseudococcus
calceolariae, Pseudococcus
longispinus ), Olive scale (Saissetia
oleae ), Whitefly (Aleurothrixus
floccosus ), Aphids (Aphis citrícola)

RejectChile - Mealybugs(Pseudococcus calceolariae,
Pseudococcus longispinus ),Olive scale (Saissetia oleae ),Whitefly (Aleurothrixus
floccosus ), Aphids (Aphis
citrícola)Less toxic alternatives 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.
*Registered in Chile: acetamipid, Cyantraniliprole,
sulfoxaflor, buprofezin, pyriproxyfen

Brazil - CBBOther methods available for preventing andcontrolling CBB effectively. Other less toxic chemicalalternatives available.
*Available in Brazil: Acetamiprid, azadirachtin, B.
Bassiana, Cyantraniliprole, Chlorantraniliprole.

Product is not registered for the requested diseases.
Fusarium is a soil-borne disease that is managed with
the implementation of cultural practices. Fungicides
drench application is not economic nor
environmentally friendly.

Thiamethoxam

CitrusApproved Countries

Peru is added to thecountry scope

CoffeeAuthorization granted for all coffee
producing countries, for postharvest control to be applied only
in closed, controlled, and sealed
environments.

Copper salts are viable
protectants. Nevertheless, somegovernments recommends theuse of mancozeb and producers
from Ivory Coast and Nicaragua
have expressed their need tohave more alternatives

BrazilPeru

Indonesia

Coffee bean weevil (Araecerus
fasciculatus )Carbendazim

Peru

Coffee wilt disease (Fusarium sp.),
Anthracnose (Colletrotrichum
gloeosporioides)

CoffeeRejectPeru - Coffee wilt disease(Fusarium sp.),
Anthracnose(Colletrotrichum
gloeosporioides)

Chlorothalonil

Kenya

Coffee Berry Disease (Colletotrichum
kahawae)

CoffeeRejectKenya - Coffee Berry Disease Strict MRLs in EU (minimum detectable). Copper(Colletotrichum kahawae)(different salts) available.

BrazilUgandaUganda: Root Mealybug (Rhizoecus
hibisci)Brazil: Coffee Berry Borer(Hypothenemus hampei), Imperial
moth (Eacles imperialis magnifica),
Oxydia (Oxydia saturniata), Black
cutworm (Agrotis ípsilon),
Pseudoplusia includens

RejectUganda: Root Mealybug(Rhizoecus hibisci)
Strict MRLs in EU (minimum detectable). Secondary
Brazil: Coffee Berry Borer
pests.
(Hypothenemus hampei),
Brazil: Product not registered for Imperial moth
Imperial moth (Eacles(Eacles imperialis magnifica), Oxydia (Oxydia
imperialis magnifica), Oxydia saturniata), Black cutworm (Agrotis ípsilon),(Oxydia saturniata), Black
Pseudoplusia includens. Registered alternative:
cutworm (Agrotis ípsilon),deltamethrin
Pseudoplusia includens

Chlorpyrifos

CoffeeAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions for leafminer, miteand nematode control. Peru
request is approved. CBB request
is rejected

CoffeeBlack pod disease(Phytophthora sp.)

Justifications for rejections
Other control methods andless toxic alternatives
available, including less toxic dithiocarbamates.
*Registered in Brazil: Propineb, metiramLess toxic alternatives available.
*Registered in Brazil: Acephate, Chlorfenapyr, betaCypermethrin, Cypermethrin, Cyhalothrin, lambda,
acetamiprid, dinotefuram, Esfenvalerate

Coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus
hampei ),Leaf miner (Leucoptera coffeella ),Mites (Tetranychus urticae,
Oligonychus ilicis, Brevipalpus
phoenicis) , Nematodes (various)

Aluminum Phosphide

Ivory Coast
Nicaragua

Rejected country/ pests

Black pod disease (Phytophthora sp.)

Abamectin

Approve

Justifications for approvals

Ivory Coast
Nicaragua

Mancozeb

Cocoa

Approved pests

Contact acaricide/insecticidewith proven efficacy on various
pests. Can be usedas part of a multipest control
strategy

a.i

Cyproconazole

Epoxiconazole

Country

Pest

BrazilColombia
Costa Rica
Peru

Brazil: Coffee leaf rust (Hemileia
vastatrix) , Brown eye spot
(Cercospora coffeicola)
Colombia: Coffee Berry Borer(Hypothenemus hampei)
Costa Rica: Coffee leaf rust (Hemileia
vastatrix ), Anthracnose(Colletrotrichum sp.), Brown eye spot
(Cercospora coffeicola ), American leaf
Coffeespot (Mycena citricolor )Peru: Coffee leaf rust (Hemileia
vastatrix), Anthracnose(Colletrotrichum sp.), Brown eye spot
(Cercospora coffeicola), American leaf
spot (Mycena citricolor), Pink disease(Erythricium salmonicolor ), Black scurf(Corticium spp.) Thread blight(Pellicularia koleroga [Cooke])

Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions for Coffee leaf rust,
Anthracnose,
Peru is added to theAmerican Leaf Spot , Brown
country scopeeye spot, Pink disease,
Thread blight. Peru request isapproved. CBB request is rejected

Triazole with high efficacy. Morethan one a.i. of this MoA should
be available
as a tool to ensure availability
Colombia - CBBfrom suppliers, necessary
inventories for use, andeconomics for the growers.

Coffee leaf rust (Hemileia vastatrix) ,Anthracnose (Colletrotrichum sp.)
Brown eye spot (Cercospora sp. ),American leaf spot (Mycena
citricolor)

Honduras, Mexico,
Authorization granted in previous
Panama, Colombia and
EUP versions. Honduras, Panama,
Peru are added to theand Peru requests are approved
country scope

Triazole with high efficacy. Morethan one a.i. of this MoA should
be available
as a tool to ensure availability
from suppliers, necessary
inventories for use, andeconomics for the growers.

Brazil
Costa Rica
Honduras
PanamaPeru
MexicoColombia

Coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus
hampei),
Thrips (Frankliniella sp., Trips sp.),
Leaf miner (Liriomyza spp.)

Fipronil

Peru

Glufosinate-ammonium

BrazilPeru
Costa Rica

Weeds

Brazil
Costa Rica
Peru
UgandaBrazil: Leaf miner (Leucoptera
coffeella ), Giant cicada (Quesada
gigas), Root fly (Chiromyza vittata )Costa Rica:Coffee berry borer(Hypothenemus hampei )Peru: Coffee berry borer(Hypothenemus hampei)
Uganda: Twig borer (Xylosandrus
compactus)

Imidacloprid

Imidacloprid+ Triadimenol
combination applied via
Brazilsoil

Crop

CoffeeCoffeeCoffeeFinal decision

Approved Countries

Approved pests

Justifications for approvals

Rejected country/ pests

Justifications for rejections

Fungicides are not effective for CBB control

RejectPeru - Coffee berry borer(Hypothenemus hampei),
Fipronil formulations are not
Thrips (Frankliniella sp., Trips
subject to exceptions.
sp.), Leafminer (Liriomyza
spp.)

RejectBrazil, Peru, Costa Rica Weeds

CoffeeRejectLeaf miner (Leucoptera coffeella),
Giant cicada (Quesada gigas), Root fly
Coffee(Chiromyza vittata) , Coffee leaf rust(Hemileia Vastatrix)

RejectOther weed control methods
available; including mechanical weeding, use of covercrops, and other less toxic alternatives. Requests
detailing particular scenarios limited to a specificweeds or area will be analyzed on a case by case.

Thiamethoxam exception granted for coffee leaf
Brazil: Leaf miner
miner, CBB and giant cicada control, as applied via soil
(Leucoptera coffeella ), Giant drenching is the most effective product. Other lesscicada (Quesada gigas), Root toxic alternatives available.
fly (Chiromyza vittata )*Registered in Brazil for CBB Control: Acetamiprid,
Costa Rica:Coffee berry borer Dinotefuran, Flupyradifurone, Cypermethrin,(Hypothenemus hampei )Cyantraniliprole, Novaluron, Etofenprox, Spinosad
Peru: Coffee berry borer*Registered in Peru for CBB control: B. Bassiana,(Hypothenemus hampei)
azadirachta, thiamethoxam, chlorantraniliprole
Uganda: Twig borer
Uganda: Research hasn't shown effective control by(Xylosandrus compactus)
systemic pesticides (like imidacloprid) or even contact
pesticides.
Brazil - Leaf miner
Thiamethoxam exception granted for coffee leaf
(Leucoptera coffeella), Giant miner, CBB and giant cicada control, as applied via soil
cicada (Quesada gigas), Root drenching is the most effective product.
fly (Chiromyza vittata) ,Soil applications of the triazoles triadimenol andCoffee leaf rust (Hemileia
cyproconazole, alone or in combinations with
Vastatrix)
insecticides are prohibited.

a.iCountry

Pest

Crop

Final decision

CoffeeAuthorization granted for all coffee
producing countries, for postharvest control to be applied only
in closed, controlled, and sealed
environments.

Approved Countries

Approved pests

Justifications for approvals

Rejected country/ pests

Brazil - Coffee wilt disease(Fusarium sp.)

Brazil - Mites (Brevipalpus
phoenicis)

Justifications for rejections

Indonesia

Coffee bean weevil (Araecerus
fasciculatus )Propiconazol

Peru

Coffee wilt disease (Fusariumsp.), Anthracnose (Colletrotrichum
gloeosporioides )CoffeeAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions for Colletrotrichum.
Fusarium request is rejected

Spirodiclofen

BrazilMites (Brevipalpus phoenicis)

CoffeeRejectThiamethoxam

BrazilPeru

Leaf miner (Leucoptera coffeella ),Giant cicada (Quesada gigas) ,Coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus
hampei )CoffeeAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions

Thiamethoxam +Cyproconazole
combination applied via
soil

BrazilCoffee leaf rust (Hemileia vastatrix )CoffeeRejectBrazil - Coffee leaf rust(Hemileia vastatrix )Active ingredients are approved but soil (drench)
applications of cyproconazole, alone or in
combinations with insecticides is prohibited.

Brazil - Coffee leaf rust(Hemileia vastatrix )Exceptions to Epoxiconazole and Cyproconazole
granted. Other less toxic triazoles available for coffee
leaf rust control.
*Registered in Peru: Difenoconazole, cyproconazole,
tebuconazole, epoxiconazole, diniconazole

Colombia: Grey rot (Botrytis
cinerea ), Mildew(Peronospora sparsa ), Rust
(Puccinia oriana),
Leaf blight (Stemphyliumsp.), Damping off (Pythiumsp.)

Less toxic multi-site fungicides available. Authorization
to mancozeb granted.

Phosphine

Triadimenol

Peru

Coffee leaf rust (Hemileia vastatrix )CoffeeRejectAbamectin

Colombia

Phytophagous mites(Tetranychus spp.) , Leaf miner(Liriomyza spp.),
Nematodes (various)

Flowers andornamentals

Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions

Brodifacoum

Colombia,
USA

Rodents (Rattus sp .)Flowers andornamentals

Approved in previous EUP versionsforinfrastructure only,
and only as formulatedrodenticide-baited traps

Chlorothalonil

Colombia,
USA,
MexicoColombia: Grey rot (Botrytis cinerea ),Mildew (Peronospora sparsa ), Rust
(Puccinia oriana),
Leaf blight (Stemphylium sp.),
Damping off (Pythium sp.)
Flowers andornamentals
Mexico: Mildew (Peronospora sparsa),
Late blight (Phytophthora infestans )USA: Grey rot (Botrytis cinerea)

RejectMexico: Mildew(Peronospora sparsa), Lateblight (Phytophthora
infestans )USA: Grey rot (Botrytis
cinerea)

Product is not registered for the requested diseases.
Fusarium is a soil-borne disease that is managed with
the implementation of cultural practices. Fungicides
drench application is not economic nor
environmentally friendly.
Authorization to abamectin granted. Other control
methods and less toxic alternatives available,
including botanicals, Oil adjuvants, Cyflumetofen,
diafenthurion, fenpropathrin, fenpyroximate,
hexythiazox*Registered in Mexico: Captan, Thiram, Sulphur,mancozeb, copper (different salts), folpet,
Bordeaux mixture, zineb, Fosetyl-AL.
*Registered in Colombia: copper (different salts),
Captan, Folpet, Mancozeb, Metiram, Propineb,
Sulphur, Thiram

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Chlorpyrifos

Cyproconazole

Country

Colombia
EcuadorMexicoMexicoPest

Crop

Dimethomorph

Fenamiphos

MexicoJustifications for approvals

Rejected country/ pests

Molecule with high efficacy andspecificity. From MoA 40, is the
only with systemic properties

Mexico - Late blight(Phytophthora sp.), Wilt
(Fusarium sp.), Web blight(Rhizoctonia sp.), Phythium
Sp.

Product is not registered for the requested disesases.

RejectMexico - Nematodes(Meloidogyne sp.,
Ditylenchus destructor )Improving soil health is key for controlling
phytophagous nematodes. Other control methods
available, including non-chemical control and less toxic
alternatives.
*Registered in Mexico: Fluensulfone

RejectFipronil formulations are not subject to exceptions.
Authorization granted to abamectin for the control ofthrips. Other control methods available, including nonchemical control and less toxic alternatives. For thrips,
Ecuador: Thrips (Frankliniella from MoA 1, 3, 4, 5 13, 15, 23, 28.
sp., Thrips sp.)
*Registered in Colombia:
Spinetoram, Spinosad, Chlorfenapyr, Bifenthrin,
Mexico: Thrips (Frankliniella Cyhalothrin, Pyriproxyfen, Clofentezine, Acetamiprid,sp., Thrips sp.)
Cyclaniliprole, Pyrimidifen, Cyenopyrafen, Fenitrothion
Formetanate hydrochloride
Colombia: Thrips*Registered in Ecuador:(Frankliniella sp., Thrips sp.) , Spinosad, Azadirachtin, Chlorfenapyr, Bifenthrin,
Caterpillar (Copitarsia sp.)
Cyhalothrin, Pyriproxyfen, Clofentezine, Acephate*Registered in Mexico:
Spinetoram, Azadirachtin, Bifenthrin, Cyhalothrin,
Pyriproxyfen, Clofentezine, Malathion, Dimethoate,
Naled, Diazinon, Acephate

RejectFlowers andornamentals

RejectMexico: Late blight (Phytophthorasp.), Wilt (Fusarium sp.), Web blight(Rhizoctonia sp.), Mildew(Peronospora sp.) , Phythium Sp.

Flowers andornamentals

Authorization granted in previous
EUP version for controlling Mildew
Mexico is added to thein Ecuador. Mexico request for
country scope
controlling
mildiu is approved. Other diseases
requests are rejected

Nematodes (Meloidogyne sp.,
Ditylenchus destructor )Flowers andornamentals

White rust (Puccinia horiana )Ecuador: Thrips (Frankliniella sp.,
Thrips sp.)
FipronilColombia
EcuadorMexicoApproved Countries

Aphids (Aphis gossypii)
Bollworm (Helicoverpa sp.)
Leaf miner (Liriomyza sp.)
Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis,
Flowers andThrips sp.), White grubs (Phyllophaga ornamentalssp.), Dark-winged fungus gnats(Sciaridae sp.), Caterpillar (Copitarsia
sp.)

Ecuador: Mildew (Peronospora sp.)
EcuadorMexicoFinal decision

Mexico: Thrips (Frankliniella sp.,
Thrips sp.)
Colombia: Thrips (Frankliniella sp.,
Thrips sp.) , Caterpillar (Copitarsia sp.)

Flowers andornamentals

Approved pests

Justifications for rejections
Other control methods available, including nonEcuador - Aphids (Aphis
chemical control and less toxic alternatives, evengossypii), Bollworm
within the same MoA.
(Helicoverpa sp.) , Leaf miner Authorization granted to Abamectin for the control of(Liriomyza sp.), Thrips
leafminer, and thrips.
(Frankliniella occidentalis).
Authorization granted to Thiametoxam for the controlof aphids, and thrips.
Mexico - Thrips (Frankliniella *Registered alternatives in Colombia: (MoA 1)
occidentalis), White grubs
fenitrothion, malathion. (MoA 3) Bifenthrin, gamma(Phyllophaga sp.), Darkcyhalothrin, lamda - cyhalothirn. (MoA 4) Dinotefuran,
winged fungus gnats
Acetamiprid. (MoA 5) Spinosad, Spinoteram. (MoA 13)(Sciaridae sp.).
Chlorfenapyr. (MoA 23) Spirotetramat. (MoA 28)
Cyclaniliprole
Colombia - Thrips*Registered alternatives in Ecuador: diazinon,(Frankliniella occidentalis,
cyanthraniliprole, malathion.
Thrips sp.) , Leaf miner*Registered alternatives in Mexico: Spinetoram,(Liriomyza sp.), Caterpillar
Azadirachtin, Bifenthrin, Cyhalothrin, Pyriproxyfen,(Copitarsia sp.)
Clofentezine, Malathion, Dimethoate, Naled, Diazinon,
permethrynLess toxic alternatives available, including othersubstances with the same MoA.
Mexico - White rust (Puccinia*Registered for Mexico: Difenoconazole, flutriafol,
horiana )hexaconazole, penconazole, triadimefon,
tebuconazole

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Pest

Crop

Final decision

Approved Countries

Approved pests

Justifications for approvals

Colombia: Aphids (Myzus sp.),
Whtefly (Bemisia tabaci)

Ecuador: Aphids (Aphis
gossypii), Bollworm(Helicoverpa sp.), Thrips(Frankliniella occidentalis)

Ecuador: Aphids (Aphis gossypii),
Bollworm (Helicoverpa sp.), Thrips(Frankliniella occidentalis)
Imidacloprid

Colombia
EcuadorUSA
MexicoRejected country/ pests
Colombia: Aphids (Myzussp.), Whitefly (Bemisia
tabaci)

Mexico: Fungus Gnat (Sciaridae Sp.), Flowers andWhite grubs (Phyllophaga sp.), Thrips ornamentals(Frankliniella occidentalis), Aphids(Macrosiphum rosae), Whitefly(Bemisia tabaci), Symphylan(Scutigerella immaculata)

Justifications for rejections

Other control methods and less toxic alternatives
available, including substances with the same MoA.
Exception to thiamethoxam granted.
*Available in Colombia: Acetamiprid, dinotefuran,thiamethoxam*Registered in Ecuador: Acetamiprid, Dinotefuram,
Nitenpyram, thiamethoxam*Registered in Mexico: Acetamiprid, Dinotefuram,thiamethoxam,

Mexico: Fungus Gnat
(Sciaridae Sp.), White grubs(Phyllophaga sp.), Thrips(Frankliniella occidentalis),
Aphids (Macrosiphum rosae),
Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci),
USA: Insecticide is not effective for botrytis control
Symphylan (Scutigerella
immaculata)

Reject

USA: Botrytis cinerea

USA: Botrytis cinerea

Iprodione

LinuronMagnesium phosphide

EcuadorMexicoUSA

EcuadorColombia

Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions for botrytis control to
Mexico is added to theEcuador and USA. Mexico request
country scopefor controlling botrytis and Sooty
mould is granted

Ecuador, USA: Grey rot (Botrytis
cinerea)
Mexico: Grey rot (Botrytis cinerea),
Sooty mould (Capnodium sp.)

Flowers andornamentals

Weeds

Flowers andornamentals

RejectFlowers andornamentals

Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions for all flower andornamentals producing countries,
for post-harvest control to be
applied only in closed, controlled,
and sealed environments

Thrips (Frankliniella sp., Thrips sp.)

Sooty mould(Capnodium sp.) is
added to the pest
scope

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

Ecuador - weeds

Prohibited since 2017 RA
Certification Program with no
granted exceptions. Other weed control methods
available; including mechanical weeding, use of covercrops, and other less toxic alternatives (Glyphosate)

Mexico - Root rot(Cylindrocladium sp.)

Soil borne disease. Other less toxic alternatives
available.

Colombia: Grey rot (Botrytis sp.),White rust (Puccinia horiana)

Mancozeb

Methomyl

Colombia
EcuadorGuatemalaMexicoUSA

Colombia

Ecuador: Grey rot (Botrytis sp.),
Mildew (Peronospora sparsa )Flowers and
Mexico: Anthracnose (Colletotrichum ornamentalssp.) , Root rot (Cylindrocladium sp.),
Grey rot (Botrytis sp.), Stem blight(Alternaria sp.), Mildew (Peronospora
sparsa),Thrips (Frankliniella sp., Thrips sp.),
Aphids (Myzus sp.), Whitefly(Trialeurodes sp.)

Flowers andornamentals

Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions for botrytis andperonospera control in Colombia
and Ecuador. Guatemala, Mexico
and USA requests are approved.
Other diseases requests are
rejected

RejectGuatemala, Mexico and
USA are added to thecountry scope

Prohibited since 2017 RA
Colombia - Thrips
Certification Program with no(Frankliniella sp., Thrips sp.), granted exceptions. Exception granted to Abamectin.
Aphids (Myzus sp.), Whitefly Other control methods and less toxic alternatives(Trialeurodes sp.)available, including substances from the same MoA.
*Registered in Colombia: fenitrothion, malathion

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Pest

Crop

Final decision

OxamylMexicoNematodes (Meloidogyne sp.)

Flowers andornamentals

RejectPropiconazol

MexicoWhite rust (Puccinia horiana )Flowers andornamentals

RejectThiacloprid

EcuadorThrips (Frankliniella sp.)
Leaf miner (Liriomyza trifolii,
Liriomyza huidobrensis ),Aphids (Aphis gossypii )Flowers andornamentals

RejectThiamethoxam

Colombia
MexicoThrips (Frankliniella sp., Thrips sp.),
Aphids (Myzus sp.), Whitefly(Trialeurodes sp.)

Flowers andornamentals

Authorization granted in previous
Mexico is added to the
EUP version for Colombia. Mexico
country scope
request is granted.

Imidacloprid

Peru

Mealybugs (Planococcus citri )GrapesRejectPeru - Mealybugs(Planococcus citri )OxamylPeru

Nematodes (Meloidogyne sp.)

GrapesRejectPeru - Nematodes(Meloidogyne sp.)

Abamectin

UgandaAfrican maize stalk borer (Busseola
fusca)

Maize

RejectUganda - African maize stalkborer

Atrazine

BrazilSoja (Glycine max)

Maize

RejectApproved Countries

Approved pests

Justifications for approvals

Rejected country/ pests

Justifications for rejections
Improving soil health is key for controlling
Mexico - Nematodes
phytophagous nematodes. Other control methods(Meloidogyne sp.,available, including non-chemical control and less toxic
Ditylenchus destructor )alternatives.
*Registered in Mexico: Fluensulfone
Less toxic alternatives available, including othersubstances with the same MoA.
Mexico - White rust (Puccinia*Registered for Mexico: Difenoconazole, flutriafol,
horiana )hexaconazole, penconazole, triadimefon,
tebuconazole
Ecuador - Thrips (Frankliniella Exception to thiamethoxam granted. Other control
sp.)methods and less toxic alternatives available,
Leaf miner (Liriomyza trifolii, including substances with the same MoA.
Liriomyza huidobrensis ),*Registered in Ecuador: Acetamiprid, Dinotefuram,Aphids (Aphis gossypii )Nitenpyram, thiamethoxam

Substance with higher
efficacy and lower AI
concentration

Brazil - Soja (Glycine max)

Other control methods and less toxic alternatives
available, including substances with the same MoA.
*Registered in Peru:
Acetamiprid, Dinotefuran
To be analyzed on a case by case format. Not eligible
for a broad exception.
Other control methods
available, including non chemical control and lesstoxic alternatives from MoA
1, 3
https://www.plantwise.org/KnowledgeBank/pmdg/20
177800283
Prohibited since 2017, withno exceptions due high risk ofwater contamination. Other
weed control methods
available, including non chemical control and less toxic
chemical alternatives.
*Registered in Brazil: S-metolachlor, Isoxaflutole,
Trifluralin, Imazapir+imazapic

Beta-cyfluthrin

BrazilFall armyworm (Spodoptera
frugiperda )Maize

RejectBrazil - Fall armyworm(Spodoptera frugiperda )Prohibited since 2017 RA
Certification Program with no
granted exceptions. Less toxic alternatives available.
*Registered in Brazil: B. Thuringiensis, Chlorfenapyr,
beta-Cypermethrin, Spinosad, Metaflumizone,
Bifenthrin, Cypermethrin, Chlorantraniliprole,
Teflubenzuron, Indoxacarb, Azadirachtin, acetamiprid,
lambda-Cyhalothrin, Lufenuron, deltamethrin,
Cyantraniliprole, Fenpropathrin, Diflubenzuron,Spinetoram, etc.

Carbendazim

BrazilLeaf bling (Exserohilum turcicum)

Maize

RejectBrazil - Leaf bling(Exserohilum turcicum)

Less toxic alternatives available, including othercurative fungicides from the same MoA.
*Registered in Brazil: thiophanate-methyl

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Pest

Crop

Final decision

Chlorpyrifos

BrazilFall Armyworm (Spodoptera
frugiperda )Maize

RejectBrazil - Fall armyworm(Spodoptera frugiperda )Cyproconazole

BrazilCercospora (Cercospora zeae-maydis) Maize

RejectBrazil - Cercospora(Cercospora zeae-maydis)

Epoxiconazole

BrazilBrown spot of corn (Phaeosphaeria
maydis ), Rust of maize (Puccinia
Maizesorghi ), Cercospora (Cercospora zeaemaydis)

RejectBrazil - Brown spot of corn
(Phaeosphaeria maydis ),Rust of maize (Puccinia
sorghi ), Cercospora(Cercospora zeae-maydis)

Justifications for rejections
Other control methods
available, including non-chemical control and less toxic
alternatives.
*Registered in Brazil: B. Thuringiensis, Chlorfenapyr,
beta-Cypermethrin, Spinosad, Metaflumizone,
Bifenthrin, Cypermethrin, Chlorantraniliprole,
Teflubenzuron, Indoxacarb, Azadirachtin, acetamiprid,
lambda-Cyhalothrin, Lufenuron, deltamethrin,
Cyantraniliprole, Fenpropathrin, Diflubenzuron,Spinetoram, etc.
Other control methods
available, including non-chemical control and less toxic
alternatives with the same MoA.
*Registered for Brazil:
Difenoconazole, tebuconazole, flutriafol,
mefentrifluconazole, tetraconazole, etc.
Less toxic alternatives available, including othersubstances with the same MoA.
*Registered for Brazil: Difenoconazole, tebuconazole,
mefentrifluconazole, tetraconazole, flutriafol,
metconazole

FipronilBrazilSeed treatment

RejectBrazil - Seed treatment

Fipronil formulations are not subject to exceptions.

Brazil - Fall armyworm(Spodoptera frugiperda ),seed treatment

Other control methods
available, including non-chemical control and less toxic
alternatives*Registered in Brazil: B. Thuringiensis, Chlorfenapyr,
beta-Cypermethrin, Spinosad, Metaflumizone,
Bifenthrin, Cypermethrin, Chlorantraniliprole,
Teflubenzuron, Indoxacarb, Azadirachtin, acetamiprid,
lambda-Cyhalothrin, Lufenuron, deltamethrin,
Cyantraniliprole, Fenpropathrin, Diflubenzuron,Spinetoram, etc.
Diamides seed treatment is an effective alternative

Maize

Imidacloprid

BrazilFall armyworm (Spodoptera
frugiperda ), seed treatment

Maize

RejectMancozebBrazilBrown spot of corn (Phaeosphaeria
maydis )Maize

Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions

BrazilFall armyworm (Spodoptera
frugiperda )Thiamethoxam

Approved Countries

Approved pests

Justifications for approvals

Rejected country/ pests

Maize

RejectBrazil - Fall armyworm(Spodoptera frugiperda )BrazilStink bug (Dichelops melacanthus ),Fall armyworm (Spodoptera
frugiperda )Maize

Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions for seed treatment
until June, 2023. Other pest
requests are rejected.

Brazil - Stink bug (Dichelops
melacanthus ),Fall armyworm (Spodoptera
frugiperda )Imidacloprid

Peru

Thrips (Severals)

Mango

Costa Rica

Leaf miner (Liriomyza sp. )Melon

Boric acid

Costa Rica

Nutrient deficiency

Melon

RejectAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions
Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions

Peru - Thrips (Severals)

Abamectin

Methomyl

Prohibited since 2017 RA
Certification Program with no
granted exceptions. Other control methods available,
including non-chemical control and less toxic
alternatives.
*Registered in Brazil: B. Thuringiensis, Chlorfenapyr,
beta-Cypermethrin, Spinosad, Metaflumizone,
Bifenthrin, Cypermethrin, chlorantraniliprole,
Teflubenzuron, Indoxacarb, Azadirachtin, acetamiprid,
lambda-Cyhalothrin, Lufenuron, deltamethrin,
Cyantraniliprole, Fenpropathrin, Diflubenzuron,Spinetoram, etc.
Other control methods available, including nonchemical control and less toxic alternatives from same
MoA.
*Registered in Brazil: sulfoxaflor, acetamiprid,
dinotefuran
Product is not registered for the requested pest

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Pest

Crop

Brodifacoum

Costa Rica

Rodents (Rattus sp .)Melon

Chlorothalonil

Costa Rica

Anthracnose (Colletotrichum sp.)

Melon

RejectDimethomorph

Costa Rica
Guatemala

Mildew (Pseudoperonospora
cubensis )MelonAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions for
Costa Rica. Guatemala request
is approved

Fluazifop-butyl

Guatemala

Weeds

Melon

RejectGlufosinate-ammonium

Guatemala

Weeds

Melon

Imidacloprid

Costa Rica
GuatemalaCosta Rica: Whitefly (Bemisia spp.)
Guatemala: Whitefly (Bemisia spp.),
Aphids (Aphis spp)

Melon

Mancozeb

Costa Rica

Anthracnose (Colletotrichum sp.)
Leaf bling (Alternaria spp.)

Melon

Thiamethoxam

Costa Rica
GuatemalaCosta Rica: Withefly (Bemisia tabaci )Guatemala: Withefly (Bemisia tabaci), Melon
Aphids (Aphis gossipii)

Chlorothalonil

BrazilPurple blotch (Alternaria porri )OnionsMancozebBrazilPurple blotch (Alternaria porri )OnionsCosta Rica

Mites (Tetranychus urticae,
Eotetranychus lewisi )Costa Rica

Early blight (Cercospora apii), Downy
mildew (Pseudoperonospora
cubensis)
PapayaGrey rot (Botrytis cinerea ),Anthracnose (Colletotrichum sp.)

Abamectin

Chlorothalonil

PapayaFinal decision
Approved Countries
Approved in previous EUP versionsforinfrastructure only,
and only as formulatedrodenticide-baited traps

Rejected country/ pests

Justifications for rejections

Costa Rica - Anthracnose(Colletotrichum sp.)

Strict MRLs in destination countries. Authorization to
mancozeb granted. Other protectants fungicides
registered: captan, copper salts, ferbam, maneb,
zineb, folpet, metiram, propineb.

Guatemala - Weeds

Other weed control methods
available, including less toxic
alternatives, such as Fluazifop-p-butyl

RejectGuatemala - Weeds

Other weed control methods
available; including mechanical weeding, use of covercrops, and other less toxic alternatives. Requests
detailing particular scenarios limited to a specificweeds or area will be analyzed on a case by case.

RejectOther control methods
available, including non-chemical control and less toxic
alternatives.
*Costa Rica: Authorization to abamectin andthiamethoxam granted. Thiamethoxam commercial
Costa Rica: Whitefly (Bemisia formulations, in comparison with imidacloprid, usuallyspp.)
have lower concentration of active ingredient, andGuatemala: Whitefly
less impacts to non-target organisms such as natural(Bemisia spp.), Aphids (Aphis enemies.
spp)*Registered in Costa Rica: Abamectin, bifenthrin,
buprofezin, flupyradifurone, Pymetrozine, pyrethrins,
pyriproxyfen, spiromesifen, spirotetramat, sulfoxaflor,
thiamethoxam*Registered in Guatemala: Acetamiprid, dinotefuran,cyantraniliprole, sulfoxaflor, pirifluquinazon

Guatemala added tothe country scope

Approved pests

Justifications for approvals

Molecule with highefficacy and specificity, key
for rotating modes ofactionAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions
Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions for whitefly control in
Costa Rica. Guatemala request is
rejected
Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions
Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions

Approve

RejectGuatemala: Withefly(Bemisia tabaci), Aphids(Aphis gossipii)

Costa Rica

Less toxic alternatives from same MoA available withhigh efficacy.
*Registered in Guatemala: Acetamiprid, dinotefuran

Contact acaricide/insectic
Mites (Tetranychus ide with proven efficacy on
urticae,various pests. Can be
Eotetranychus lewisi ) used as part of a multi pest
control strategy
Costa Rica - Early blight(Cercospora apii), Downy
mildew (Pseudoperonospora
Authorization granted to mancozeb
cubensis), Grey rot (Botrytis
cinerea ), Anthracnose(Colletotrichum sp.)

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Imidacloprid

Country

Pest

Crop

Final decision

Costa Rica

Leaf hopper (Empoasca papayae),Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)

PapayaRejectMancozeb

Costa Rica

Early blight (Cercospora apii), Downy
mildew (Pseudoperonospora
cubensis),
PapayaGrey rot (Botrytis cinerea),
Anthracnose (Colletotrichum sp.), Budrot (Phytophthora palmivora)

Abamectin

Peru

Mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus)

Imidacloprid

Peru

Bud midge (Prodiplosis longifila )PepperPepperApprove

Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions

Approved Countries

Costa Rica

Approved pests

Justifications for approvals

Rejected country/ pests
Costa Rica - Leaf hopper(Empoasca papayae),Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)

RejectOther control methods
available, including nonchemical control and less toxic
Peru - Bud midge (Prodiplosis alternatives.
longifila )*Registered in Peru: Spinetoram, acetamiprid,spirotetramat, diazinon, pyriproxyfen,
Cyantraniliprole, dinotefuran
Prohibited since 2017 RA
Certification Program with no
granted exceptions. Other control methods available,
including nonchemical control and lesstoxic alternatives.
*Registered in Peru: Spinetoram, acetamiprid,emamectin benzoato, spinosad, permethrin,
indoxacarb, lufenuron, penthoate, lambda-Cyhalothrin

Peru

Fall armyworm (Spodoptera
frugiperda )PepperRejectPeru - Fall armyworm(Spodoptera frugiperda )OxamylPeru

Nematodes (Meloidogyne sp.)

PepperRejectPeru - Nematodes(Meloidogyne sp.)

Triadimenol

Peru

Powdery mildew (Leveillula taurica)

PepperRejectPeru - Powdery mildew(Leveillula taurica)

Boric acid

Costa Rica

Nutrient deficiency

Pineapple

Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions

Costa Rica,
Philippines

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

Pineapple

Chlorpyrifos

Costa Rica

Mealybugs (Dysmicoccus brevipes)

Pineapple

Ethoprophos

Costa Rica

Symphylan (Scutigerella immaculata) Pineapple

Oxamyl

Costa Rica

Nematodes (several species)

Pineapple

Propiconazol

Costa Rica

Wilting (Fusarium sp.)

Pineapple

Product is not registered for the requested pest

Early blight(Cercospora apii),
Downy mildew(Pseudoperonospora
cubensis),
Key multi-site fungicide.
Grey rot (Botrytis
There are few protectant
cinerea),fungicides available.
Anthracnose(Colletotrichum sp.),
Bud rot(Phytophthorapalmivora)

Methomyl

Brodifacoum

Justifications for rejections

Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions for Costa Rica.
Philippines request is approved.

RejectAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions
Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions
Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions

Philippines is added thecountry scope

Improving soil health is key for controlling
phytophagous nematodes. Other control methods
available, including non-chemical control, biologicals
and less toxic alternatives.
Other less toxic triazoles available.
*Registered in Peru: difenoconazole, tebuconazole,
flutriafol, tetraconazole

The impact of the field rat is
related to the damage it
causes to the crops referred toas part of its diet. Damage
to pineapple plantations canaccount for up to 5% ofproduction. Only for use in fields
with fruit.

Costa Rica - Mealybugs(Dysmicoccus brevipes)

Strict MRLs in destination countries. Other control
methods available, including non-chemical control andless toxic alternatives. Mealy bugs are controlledduring and after fruit development and thus othercontrol methods should be used to preclude residue
issues with exported product.

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Pest

Crop

Final decision

Approved Countries

Approved pests

Abamectin

BrazilUgandaLeaf miner (Liriomyza huidobrensis )PotatoAuthorization granted in previous
EUP version for Uganda. Brazil
request is approved

Brazil is added to thecountry scope

Leaf miner(Liriomyza
huidobrensis )Beta-cyfluthrin

BrazilBeetle (Diabrotica speciosa )PotatoRejectChlorothalonil

Brazil

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

PotatoAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions

Chlorpyrifos

BrazilUgandaBrazil: Black cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon )PotatoUganda: Ants (Lasius niger)

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

Rejected country/ pests

Justifications for rejections

Brazil - Beetle (Diabrotica
speciosa )Prohibited since 2017 RA
Certification Program with no
granted exceptions. Less toxic alternatives available.
*Registered in Brazil: Acephate, Chlorfenapyr, betaCypermethrin, lambda-Cyhalothrin,
Chlorantraniliprole, acetamiprid, bifenthrin,
Cypermethrin, deltamethrin

Brazil - Black cutworm(Agrotis ipsilon )Uganda - Ants (Lasius niger)

Brazil: Other less toxic alternatives available: Cartap
hydrochloride, Carbaryl, Cyantraniliprole,
Chlorantraniliprole
Uganda: No information that Ants (Lasius niger)
damage potato. No information on pesticide registry
Fipronil formulations are notsubject to exceptions. Other
control methods available,
including non-chemical
control and less toxic
alternatives.
*Registered in Brazil: Chlorfenapyr, betaCypermethrin, Chlorantraniliprole, lambdaCyhalothrin, acetamiprid, Bifenthrin, Cypermethrin,
Profenofos, Deltamethrin, Dinotefuran

FipronilBrazilBeetle (Diabrotica speciosa )PotatoRejectBrazil - Beetle (Diabrotica
speciosa )Glufosinate-ammonium

BrazilUsed for desiccation

PotatoRejectBrazil - Potato desiccation

Imidacloprid

BrazilThrips (Thrips palmi), Beetle(Diabrotica speciosa )PotatoRejectBrazil - Thrips (Thrips palmi),
Beetle (Diabrotica speciosa)

MancozebBrazilUganda

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

PotatoAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions

MethomylBrazilAphids (Myzus persicae )PotatoRejectBrazil - Aphids (Myzus
persicae )Thiamethoxam

BrazilBeetle (Diabrotica speciosa )PotatoRejectBrazil - Beetle (Diabrotica
speciosa)

Less toxic alternatives (diquat, glyphosate) areavailable for potato desiccation.
Other control methods
available, including nonchemical control and less toxic
alternatives.
*Registered in Brazil: Chlorfenapyr, betaCypermethrin, Chlorantraniliprole, lambdaCyhalothrin, acetamiprid, bifenthrin, Deltamethrin,
Cypermethrin, dinotefuran

Prohibited since 2017 RA
Certification Program with no
granted exceptions. Other control methods available,
including nonchemical control and less toxic
alternatives, such as:acetamiprid, azadirachtin, cyantraniliprole,
Diafenthiuron, Pymetrozine, lambda-Cyhalothrin,
dinotefuran, alpha-Cypermethrin, Esfenvalerate
Other control methods
available, including nonchemical control and less toxic
alternatives from same MoA.
*Registered in Brazil: acetamiprid, dinotefuran

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Pest

Crop

Final decision

Atrazine

BrazilSoja (Glycine max)

Sorghum

RejectBeta-cyfluthrin

BrazilFall armyworm (Spodoptera
frugiperda )Sorghum

RejectApproved Countries

Approved pests

Justifications for approvals

Rejected country/ pests

Brazil - Soja (Glycine max)

Justifications for rejections
Prohibited since 2017, withno exceptions due high risk ofwater contamination. Other
weed control methods
available, including non chemical control and less toxic
chemical alternatives.
*Registered in Brazil: S-metolachlor, Isoxaflutole,
Trifluralin, Imazapir+imazapic

Brazil - Fall armyworm(Spodoptera frugiperda )Prohibited since 2017 RA
Certification Program with no
granted exceptions. Less toxic alternatives available.
*Registered in Brazil: Chlorantraniliprole,
Teflubenzuron, Indoxacarb, Flubendiamide,acetamiprid, Fenpropathrin, Cypermethrin,
Chlorfenapyr, deltamethrin, Lufenuron, lambdaCyhalothrin, Spinetoram, Cyantraniliprole, novaluron

Chlorpyrifos

BrazilFall Armyworm (Spodoptera
frugiperda )Sorghum

RejectBrazil - Fall armyworm(Spodoptera frugiperda )Prohibited since 2017 RA
Certification Program with no
granted exceptions. Less toxic alternatives available.
*Registered in Brazil: Chlorantraniliprole,
Teflubenzuron, Indoxacarb, Flubendiamide,acetamiprid, Fenpropathrin, Cypermethrin,
Chlorfenapyr, deltamethrin, Lufenuron, lambdaCyhalothrin, Spinetoram, Cyantraniliprole, novaluron

FipronilBrazilSeed treatment

Sorghum

RejectBrazil - Seed treatment

Fipronil formulations are not subject to exceptions.

Brazil - Fall armyworm(Spodoptera frugiperda ),seed treatment

Other control methods
available, including non-chemical control and less toxic
alternatives*Registered in Brazil: Chlorantraniliprole, lambdaCyhalothrin, Teflubenzuron, Indoxacarb, Bifenthrin,
acetamiprid, Cypermethrin, Chlorfenapyr,
Deltamethrin, Lufenuron, Spinetoram,
Cyantraniliprole, novaluron, Spinosad, etc.
Diamides seed treatment is an effective alternative

Brazil - Fall armyworm(Spodoptera frugiperda )Prohibited since 2017 RA
Certification Program with no
granted exceptions. Other control methods available,
including nonchemical control and less toxic
alternatives MoA 3, 5, 6, 15, 28.
*Registered organophosphates: Profenofos

Brazil - Fall armyworm(Spodoptera frugiperda)

Other control methods
available, including non-chemical control and less toxic
alternatives*Registered in Brazil: Chlorantraniliprole, lambdaCyhalothrin, Teflubenzuron, Indoxacarb, Bifenthrin,
acetamiprid, Cypermethrin, Chlorfenapyr,
Deltamethrin, Lufenuron, Spinetoram,
Cyantraniliprole, novaluron, Spinosad, etc.

Imidacloprid

Methomyl

Thiamethoxam

BrazilBrazilBrazilSeed treatment,
Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera
frugiperda )Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera
frugiperda )Fall armyworm (Spodoptera
frugiperda )Sorghum

Sorghum

Sorghum

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Beta-cyfluthrin

Cyproconazole

Country

Pest

BrazilWhitefly (Bemisia tabaci)

BrazilPowdery mildew (Microsphaera
diffusa), Soybean rust (Phakopsorapachyrhizi)

Crop

Soy

Soy

Final decision

Approved Countries

Approved pests

Justifications for approvals

Rejected country/ pests

Justifications for rejections

RejectBrazil - Whitefly (Bemisia
tabaci)

Prohibited since 2017 RA
Certification Program with no
granted exceptions. Less toxic alternatives available.
*Registered in Brazil: Acephate, Buprofezin,sulfoxaflor, acetamiprid, lambda-Cyhalothrin,
Spriropidion, Cypermethrin, dinotefuran,
Flupyradifurone, Spiromesifen

RejectBrazil - Powdery mildew(Microsphaera
diffusa), Soybean rust(Phakopsora pachyrhizi)Less toxic alternatives available, including othersubstances with the same MoA.
*Registered for Brazil: Difenoconazole, tebuconazole,
fluquinconazole, flutriafol, mefentrifluconazole,
metconazole, bromuconazole, myclobutanil

Epoxiconazole

BrazilPowdery mildew (Microsphaera
diffusa )Soy

RejectBrazil - Powdery mildew(Microsphaera diffusa )Less toxic alternatives available, including othersubstances with the same MoA.
*Registered for Brazil: Difenoconazole, tebuconazole,
fluquinconazole, flutriafol, mefentrifluconazole,
metconazole, bromuconazole, tetraconazole,
myclobutanil

FipronilBrazilSeed treatment

Soy

RejectBrazil - Seed treatment

Fipronil formulations are not subject to exceptions.

Imidacloprid

BrazilSeed treatment

Soy

RejectBrazil - Seed treatment

Diamides seed treatment is an effective alternative

Tea diseases can be prevented with theimplementation of IPM and plantation management
practices, so the use of highly hazardoues fungicides
are not needed.
A general exception will not be granted, as there areother weed control methods available; including
mechanical weeding, use of cover crops, and otherless toxic alternatives. Requests detailing particularscenarios limited to a specific weeds or area will beanalyzed on a case by case.

MancozebBrazilCarbendazim + Mancozeb India

Soy bean rust(Phakopsorapachyrhizi ), Target
spot (Corynesporacassiicola )Soy bean rust (Phakopsorapachyrhizi ), Target spot (Corynespora Soy
cassiicola )Approve

Grey Blight (Pestalotiopsis sp.),
Brown Blight (Glomerella cingulata)

Tea

Reject. Reception of emergency
request during monsoon season is
open.

India - Grey Blight(Pestalotiopsis sp.),
Brown Blight (Glomerella
cingulata)

RejectIndia & Sri Lanka - Weeds

Glufosinate-ammonium

India
Sri Lanka

Weeds

Tea

Thiacloprid

India

Tea mosquito bug (Helopeltis
theivora)

Tea

Abamectin

Costa Rica

Leaf miner (Liriomyza sp. )Watermelon

Boric acid

Costa Rica

Nutrient deficiency

Watermelon

Chlorothalonil

Costa Rica

Anthracnose (Colletotrichum sp.)

Watermelon

RejectDimethomorph

Costa Rica
GUatemala

Mildew (Pseudoperonospora
cubensis )Watermelon

Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions for
Costa Rica. Guatemala request
is approved

Fluazifop-butyl

Guatemala

Weeds

Watermelon

RejectBrazilAuthorization granted in previous
EUP versions
Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions
Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions

Guatemala added tothe country scope

Costa Rica - Anthracnose(Colletotrichum sp.)

Strict MRLs in destination countries. Authorization to
mancozeb granted. Other protectants fungicides
registered: captan, copper salts, ferbam, maneb,
zineb, folpet, metiram, propineb.

Guatemala - Weeds

Other weed control methods
available, including less toxic
alternatives, such as Fluazifop-p-butyl

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Glufosinate-ammonium

Country

Guatemala

Pest

Weeds

Crop

Watermelon

Imidacloprid

Costa Rica
GuatemalaCosta Rica: Whitefly (Bemisia spp.)
Guatemala: Whitefly (Bemisia spp.),
Aphids (Aphis spp)

Watermelon

Mancozeb

Costa Rica

Anthracnose (Colletotrichum sp.)
Leaf spot (Alternaria spp)

Watermelon

Thiamethoxam

Costa Rica
GuatemalaCosta Rica: Withefly (Bemisia tabaci )Guatemala: Withefly (Bemisia tabaci), Watermelon
Aphids (Aphis gossipii)

Carbendazim

BrazilLeaf blight (Exserohilum turcicum )Wheat

Cyproconazole

BrazilWheat brown rust (Puccinia triticina)

Epoxiconazole

BrazilFipronil

Final decision

Rejected country/ pests

Justifications for rejections

RejectGuatemala - Weeds

Other weed control methods
available; including mechanical weeding, use of covercrops, and other less toxic alternatives. Requests
detailing particular scenarios limited to a specificweeds or area will be analyzed on a case by case.

RejectOther control methods
available, including non-chemical control and less toxic
alternatives.
*Costa Rica: Authorization to abamectin andthiamethoxam granted. Thiamethoxam commercial
Costa Rica: Whitefly (Bemisia formulations, in comparison with imidacloprid, usuallyspp.)
have lower concentration of active ingredient, andGuatemala: Whitefly
less impacts to non-target organisms such as natural(Bemisia spp.), Aphids (Aphis enemies.
spp)*Registered in Costa Rica: Abamectin, bifenthrin,
buprofezin, flupyradifurone, Pymetrozine, pyrethrins,
pyriproxyfen, spiromesifen, spirotetramat, sulfoxaflor,
thiamethoxam*Registered in Guatemala: Acetamiprid, dinotefuran,cyantraniliprole, sulfoxaflor, pirifluquinazon

Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions
Authorization granted in previous
EUP versions for whitefly control in
Costa Rica. Guatemala request is
rejected

Approved Countries

Approved pests

Justifications for approvals

Guatemala: Withefly(Bemisia tabaci), Aphids(Aphis gossipii)

Less toxic alternatives from same MoA available withhigh efficacy.
*Registered in Guatemala: Acetamiprid, dinotefuran

RejectBrazil - Leaf blight(Exserohilum turcicum )Wheat

RejectBrazil - Wheat brown rust(Puccinia triticina)

Tan spot (Drechslera tritici-repentis ),Blight disease (Pyricularia grisea )Wheat

RejectBrazil - Tan spot (Drechslera
tritici-repentis ), Blightdisease (Pyricularia grisea )Product not registered for therequested disease.
Less toxic alternatives available, including othersubstances with the same MoA.
*Registered for Brazil: Difenoconazole, tebuconazole,
flutriafol, mefentrifluconazole, metconazole,
tetraconazoleLess toxic alternatives available, including othersubstances with the same MoA.
*Registered for Brazil: Difenoconazole, tebuconazole,
mefentrifluconazole, metconazole, tetraconazole,
flutriafol

BrazilSeed treatment

Wheat

RejectBrazil - Seed treatment

Imidacloprid

BrazilSeed treatment, Aphids(Metopolophium dirhodum )Wheat

RejectOther control methods
available, including non-chemical control and less toxic
Seed treatment, Aphids
alternatives(Metopolophium dirhodum )*Registered in Brazil: Acetamiprid, Flupyradifurone.
Diamides seed treatment is an effective alternativeThiamethoxam

BrazilAphids (Schizaphis graminum )Wheat

RejectBrazil - Aphids (Schizaphis
graminum )Fipronil formulations are not subject to exceptions.

Product is not registered for the requested pest.
Registered alternative: sulfoxaflor