Natural chemical pesticides from natural extracts of low concern of plant, microbial, animal and mineral origin for pest control

Establece condiciones y requisitos para la autorización de plaguicidas naturales químicos a partir de extractos naturales de baja preocupación de origen vegetal, microbiano, animal y mineral para el control de plagas (Conditions and requirements for the authorization of natural chemical pesticides from natural extracts of low concern of plant, microbial, animal and mineral origin for pest control) (23 pages, in Spanish)

The notified draft regulations for the authorization of natural chemical pesticides from natural extracts of low concern specifically establish the conditions that the active substance(s) (main substance(s) of the extract) and co-formulant(s) present in the final product must meet in order to be considered of low concern. The regulations also describe the specific technical requirements that must be met for the evaluation and authorization of these inputs by the Agriculture and Livestock Service.

The measure seeks to promote the registration of pesticides based on natural extracts of low concern, streamlining the acquisition and availability of tools required for domestic farming, with a greater quantity of products of lower risk to human and animal health and the environment. The regulations also recognize the active substances (main substances of the extract) authorized in the United States and the European Union.