The withdrawal date for the authorisation for sale and distribution of existing stocks of the neonicotinoids: imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam, has been confirmed as 19 September 2018. The neonicotinoids Thiacloprid and Acetamiprid are not included in this restriction, these two ingredients are the most used by ornamental growers.
The authorisation for disposal, storage and use of existing stocks ends on 19 December 2018.
The three full withdrawal notices, published by the Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD), can be accessed here:
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