
Derogation: LINAGAN® SC (L6294)

PUBLIC NOTICE
Application for derogation for the restricted use of Agricultural Remedies identified as a substance of concern.
This notice is to inform the public of administrative action being taken in relation to the approval of Agricultural Remedies under the Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 19747 (act No. 36 of 1947)
ADAMA SOUTH AFRICA (Pty) Ltd., hereby informs the public of its intention to submit an application for the derogation of the registered Agricultural Remedy LINAGAN® SC (L6294) containing linuron with active load 500 g/L, identified as a substance of concern due to its classification as reproductive toxin Category 1B according to Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, for the following uses in South Africa: A herbicide for the control of weeds in agricultural crops or situations such as carrots, potatoes, sweet potato transplants.
As per the requirements of the “Regulations relating to Agricultural Remedies” of August 2023, a toxicological risk assessment was conducted for the proposed end uses, and the public is hereby invited to review the risk assessment report and submit comments in relation to the proposed application. This report can be accessed online via the following website: https://www.adama.com/south-africa/en/derogation or in hard copy at the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (Agriculture Building, 20 Steve Biko, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001) during office hours (08:00 to 16:00 on Mondays to Fridays, excluding public holidays).
Interested parties must submit comments or objections in connection with the proposed application in writing to:
Mr. M Mudzunga
The Registrar: Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947
(Act No.36 of 1947) Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Private
Bag X 343, Pretoria, 0001.
Office 417, Harvest House Building, 30 Hamilton Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001
Tel. No: 012 319 6530
Email to MalutaM@dalrrd.gov.za
Interested parties must submit comments or objections in relation to this application within 30 days of the publication of this notice. Comments received after the closing date will not be considered.