Brazil, the largest application market for thiamethoxam, tightens its control measures

Ibama said thiamethoxam is no longer allowed to be sprayed by machinery such as tractors or agricultural aircraft, but its use in seed treatment and land preparation is still permitted. Scientific evidence and expert opinion show that thiamethoxam is toxic to bees and other pollinating insects. , has also been restricted or prohibited from use in other countries. Syngenta, the developer of thiamethoxam and registered in more than 80 countries, claims that its product is safe for all uses and criticized Brazil for imposing restrictions without consulting the Ministry of Agriculture. It will harm the interests of local farmers. The company said it is taking legal and administrative measures to reduce the impact on farmers. Thiamethoxam was discovered by Ciba-Geigy in 1991 and launched in 1997. The patent for thiamethoxam expired on July 20, 2013. In the eight years from 2003 to 2011, the compound annual growth rate of thiamethoxam was 22.21 %. In 2017, China’s global sales of ...