Public comment on draft honeybee impact assessment for the pesticide ethiprole
「エチプロール農薬蜜蜂影響評価書（案）」についての意見・情報の募集について
Published: 2026-10-15 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Open · Area: Food / Agriculture · Impact (preliminary): Low · Comment deadline: 2026-11-13 23:59 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-16
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AI summary
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Summary
A draft honeybee impact assessment for the pesticide ethiprole was published for public comment on 2026/10/15. Comments and information are accepted until 2026/11/13 23:59; the responsible office is the Agricultural Chemicals Safety Management Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Business Impact
Ethiprole pesticide producers and users, as well as beekeepers, may have an interest in the draft assessment because it concerns the pesticide's effects on honeybees; the supplied information does not describe its findings or any proposed restrictions.
Recommended Action
Review of the official Japanese consultation materials could clarify the draft findings, the scope of information sought, and submission requirements before the stated deadline.