March 3, 2026Open Access

Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance paraffin oil (CAS 72623‐86‐0, chain lengths C19–C28)

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The peer review concludes the safety and regulation of paraffin oil as an insecticide on seed potatoes.
Key findings include identified risks and regulatory gaps relevant to current pesticide use guidelines.
Evaluation was based on existing assessments by Greece and France under EU regulations, establishing reliability.
Findings highlight concerns regarding compliance with the regulatory framework for pesticide assessment.

Abstract

The conclusions of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authorities of the rapporteur Member State, Greece, and co-rapporteur Member State, France, for the pesticide active substance paraffin oil (CAS 72623-86-0) are reported. The context of the peer review was that required by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012, as amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/1659. The conclusions were reached on the basis of the evaluation of the representative uses of paraffin oil (CAS 72623-86-0) as an insecticide on seed potatoes. The reliable end points, appropriate for use in regulatory risk assessment, are presented. Missing information identified as being required by the regulatory framework is listed. Concerns are identified.

Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance paraffin oil (CAS 72623‐86‐0, chain lengths C19–C28)

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