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Ziram

Type
Fungicide
Repellent
Health hazard level
5
Health hazards

Acutely toxic in short term exposure, fatal if inhaled, severe skin bruns and eye damage. Reproductive effects and fetal development deregulation. Many negative findings on endocrine glands and hormones. Endocrine disruptor according to the EU Joint Research Centre (JRC).

Environmental hazard level
5
Environmental hazards

High risk for aquatic organisms and non-target arthropods.

Exposure

Authorised in 15 member states: AT, BE, CY, CZ, EL, FR, HR, HU, IT, MT, PL, PT, RO, SI, SK

Residues

3 Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) above the Level of detection (LOD) of 0.01 mg/kg are established, ranging from 1.00 mg/kg to 5.00 mg/kg per product.

Regulatory State of Play

Following nine “unjustified” prolongations approved until 30/04/2023.

Use

Sprayed on fields outside, for example, on cherries or almond trees, before and during flowering and after harvest.

Alternatives

Crop rotation, humidity prevention & monitoring, bicarbonates, include resistant varieties, etc.

Ziram