The EU rejects the approval of pepper oleoresin as a basic substance for phytosanitary products
10 Jun 2026
Effective: 09 Jun 2026
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Who is affected:
Farmers, organic producers and phytosanitary product manufacturers in the EU
Summary
The European Commission denies the use of Capsicum oleoresin as a basic substance in phytosanitary products for failing to meet the required requirements. It cannot be used under this regulatory category in the EU.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Implementing Regulation 2026/1209 establishes the non-approval of Capsicum oleoresin (concentrated pepper extract) as a basic substance under Regulation CE 1107/2009. Basic substances are those not primarily intended for phytosanitary use but which may be authorized for that purpose. The denial means that farmers and o…
Full official title
OJ:L_202601209: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1209 de la Comisión, de 9 de junio de 2026, sobre la no aprobación de la oleorresina de Capsicum como sustancia básica de conformidad con el Reglamento (CE) n.o 1107/2009 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, relativo a la comercialización de productos fitosanitarios