Is Pendimethalin banned?
Pendimethalin is permitted by the US FDA. Several countries restrict, warning-label, or have reviewed it for safety concerns. The US has more lenient additive rules than the EU, UK, Canada, and Japan, which is why this ingredient remains widely used here.
Why Pendimethalin is flagged
Restricted in the EU over volatility and aquatic toxicity.
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