Canada to phase-out quinoxyfen fungicide

The Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is cancelling the registration of Quinoxyfen Technical Fungicide and Quintec Fungicide, containing the technical grade active ingredient quinoxyfen, as it meets the criteria for Track 1 substances under the Toxic Substances Management Policy (TSMP). In order to allow for the phase-out of Quinoxyfen Technical Fungicide and Quintec Fungicide for use on a variety of fruit and vegetable crops, the PMRA requires that the following implementation timelines are followed.

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