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Public comment on draft honeybee impact assessment for dinotefuran pesticide

「ジノテフラン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 dinotefuran 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

The draft may be relevant to dinotefuran pesticide producers and users because it assesses effects on honeybees; the listing does not specify proposed restrictions or changes to requirements.

Recommended Action

Review of the official Japanese consultation materials could clarify the draft assessment's findings, scope and submission procedures before the stated deadline.