Type
Herbicide
Health hazard level
1
Health hazards
Evidence of endocrine disrupting activity. Also neurotoxic effects and skin sensitiser.
Environmental hazard level
1
Environmental hazards
- PFAS, breaks down to TFA
- Very toxic to aquatic life
- High risk of ground and surface water contamination
Exposure
Authorised in pesticides in almost all Member States AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, EE, EL, ES, FR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI & SK.
Residues
For wheat, barley and potatoes, Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) above the Level of detection (0.10mg/kg to 0.15 mg/kg per product).
Regulatory State of Play
Initially approved from 2004 to 2013, prolonged for the 8th time while reassessment is ongoing. In September 2024 EFSA concluded that Flufenacet is an Endocrine Disruptor.
Use
To control grasses and broadleaf weeds in cereals, including barley, wheat, rye and spelt, and potatoes.
