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The Process of Banning Buprofezin and the Olive Oil Agreement

Ban on the Horizon in the EU; Expectations of a Phased Phase-Out in Turkey

The Process of Banning Buprofezin and the Olive Oil Agreement

Highlights from the Official Journal of the EU: The Buprofezin Ban Process and a New Era in the Olive Oil Agreement

The EU Official Journal dated November 13, 2026, highlighted two important developments closely related to the agriculture and food sectors: the process to ban the active ingredient buprofezin and the amendment to Article 36 of the 2015 International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives.


1. Buprofezin: Ban Imminent in the EU, Phased Phase-Out Expected in Turkey

What Is the Situation in the EU?

The active ingredient buprofezin is among the substances for which the European Union has decided not to renew approval. In assessments conducted by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the substance was found to possess endocrine (hormone) disrupting properties. This finding formed the basis for the European Commission’s decision to reject the application for renewal of the authorization.

In terms of the effective date and transition period, the situation is as follows:

  • The current approval period appears to have been technically extended until March 15, 2027 to allow for the completion of administrative procedures.
  • However, once the ban regulation enters into force, member states will revoke registrations containing this substance.
  • Member states may generally grant transition periods ranging from 6 to 12 months to allow for the depletion of existing stocks.


Current Situation in Turkey

Steps taken to date regarding buprofezin in Turkey and the current situation:

Topic Status
Partial ban (October 6, 2022) The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has revoked all recommendations for use on peppers, eggplants, and tomatoes. Use on these crops is prohibited.
Active registrations According to the Ministry’s Plant Protection Products Database, the substance remains authorized for use in other registered products, primarily citrus fruits (oranges, tangerines, lemons, grapefruits).
Possible new timeline The Ministry generally incorporates active ingredients banned in the EU into its own evaluation schedule and phases them out gradually: first a ban on imports, followed by a ban on manufacturing, and finally a ban on use.

Amendment to Article 36 of the 2nd Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives


What Was the Agreement’s Basic Rule?

Article 36 of the 2015 International Olive Oil and Table Olives Agreement was the rule that determined

how long the fundamental international treaty governing the International Olive Council (IOC) would remain in effect, how its term could be extended, and how the agreement could be terminated.


What Has Changed?

The current text of the agreement did not include a clear limit on the duration of extension periods. To resolve this uncertainty, significant steps were taken on June 8, 2026. However, since the internal approval processes of all member states (Turkey, Spain, Italy, etc.) had not yet been completed, the process proceeded as follows:

  1. September 2026: The European Commission submitted proposal COM(2026) 449 to extend the current agreement for another year.
  2. In line with the Council of the EU’s common position, the UZK at its 124th session on November 3, 2026officially extended the agreement until December 31, 2027
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Two Critical Issues for the Sector

The EU Official Journal dated November 13, 2026, highlighted two distinct yet complementary developments for the agriculture and food sector:

  • Regarding buprofezin, while the ban process is becoming official in the EU, expectations of a phased phase-out are emerging in Turkey. It is critical for producers and food businesses to closely monitor residue analyses and authorization statuses.
  • Regarding olive oil and table olives, the extension of the agreement until December 31, 2027, provides the sector with predictability at the international level.

At Nanolab, we continue to monitor the impact of these developments on the sector and their implications for analytical processes.

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