Public comment on draft honeybee impact assessment of thiophanate-methyl pesticide
「チオファネートメチ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: 2026-06-18 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Closed · Area: Food / Agriculture · Impact (preliminary): Low · Comment deadline: 2026-07-17 23:59 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-06-18
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AI summary
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Summary
A draft honeybee impact assessment report for the pesticide thiophanate-methyl was announced for public comment on 2026/06/18. The stated comment deadline is 2026/07/17 23:59, and the responsible office is the Agricultural Chemicals Safety Management Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Business Impact
The draft may be relevant to producers and users of thiophanate-methyl pesticide because it concerns the pesticide's effects on honeybees; the provided information does not describe assessment findings or proposed restrictions.
Recommended Action
Reviewing the official Japanese consultation page and draft report would help clarify the assessment findings, scope and comment submission requirements.