Ministry Gradually Bans Three Agricultural Pesticides

September 16, 2026 · bursadabugun.com

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has decided to phase out the use of three agricultural pesticides containing thiophanate methyl, indoxacarb, and phosmet active ingredients due to risks to human and environmental health.

The General Directorate of Food and Control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has decided to remove 3 plant protection products from the market that pose high risks to human and environmental health. As a result of technical reviews conducted by the Ministry, it was decided to gradually ban these widely used active ingredients in agricultural production. In the official statement, it was announced that the registration, production, import, market supply, and control of plant protection products are meticulously carried out within the framework of Law No. 5996 on Veterinary Services, Plant Health, Food, and Feed.

For active ingredients of plant protection products to be registered for the first time in Turkey's agricultural sector, they must be registered in the European Union or G8 countries. The General Directorate of Food and Control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry made the following statement on the matter:

In its review, the Ministry evaluated 3 chemical substances named thiophanate methyl, indoxacarb, and phosmet. The General Directorate of Food and Control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry stated the reasons as follows:

To prevent hardship for producers, a transition calendar was announced after confirming the availability of sufficient alternative products in the field. The General Directorate of Food and Control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry shared the details of the implementation as follows:

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