Dow AgroSciences Receives First Country Registration for Sulfoxaflor from Korea
November 22 2011 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Dow AgroSciences LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow
Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), announced today that it has received
the first country registration for the sulfoxaflor molecule.
Consistent with the outcome of the recent scientific review of
sulfoxaflor at the Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues
(JMPR), the Korean regulatory agency has announced its decision to
register the product for use on apples, pears, and red peppers.
This important first registration keeps the global sulfoxaflor
molecule on-track for launch during the first half of 2012.
“Sulfoxaflor will provide farmers an effective solution against
sap-feeding insects that are destructive to a wide range of crops
including cotton, tree fruits, vegetables and rice,” said Tim
Hassinger, Global Leader, Agricultural Chemicals, Dow AgroSciences.
“This first registration of sulfoxaflor is an important step in the
regulatory journey for this molecule and a critical element of our
company’s growth strategy.”
Sulfoxaflor is the first molecule to be commercialized from the
new sulfoximine class of insecticides developed by Dow
AgroSciences. Effective at low use rates with fast-acting control,
sulfoxaflor addresses a $2 billion global market segment where
needs are currently unmet with existing technologies. Sulfoxaflor
is not yet registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. Federal registration is pending.
About Dow AgroSciences
Dow AgroSciences, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a
top-tier agricultural company providing innovative agrochemical and
biotechnology solutions globally. The company, a wholly owned
subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, has sales of $4.9 billion.
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