No comeback for mancozeb as Emergency Authorisation ruled out

A decision has been taken not to proceed with an Emergency Authorisation application for mancozeb

Ashleigh Ellwood
Head of Arable
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No comeback for mancozeb as Emergency Authorisation ruled out

Popular fungicide, most used for controlling blight in potatoes, mancozeb, was withdrawn from use in the UK at the end of the 2025 season and sale and supply of products containing the ingredient ended...

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