A1.2 Weed Control
The use of the following generic substances is permitted for weed control in accordance with their compliance, as to their source, their use according to section 5 of the standards and their adherence to applicable laws and regulations. This list may contain products before they are officially approved by the PMRA, as well as products obviously not needing approval.
| Common Name(s) | Status | Origin and usage annotation |
|---|---|---|
| Herbicide soap (fatty acid salts) | P | |
| Plant extracts | P | Plant extracts obtained by using water, alcohol or a diluted solution of potassium hydroxide. Uncontaminated by prohibited substances. |
| Plastic mulch | P | Plastic mulch must not be incorporated into the soil or left in the field to decompose. It shall be removed at the end of the growing season except for perennial crops where it may be left for more than one season. The use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), photodegradable, bio-fragmentable or oxo-fragmentable mulch is prohibited. |
| Vegetable oils | P | See also “Plant extracts”. |
| Vinegar (acetic acid) | P |
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