authorisation ends within 12 months: 2026-12-31
Fox
Authorisation number: 024193-00
- Formulation
- Suspension concentrate (= flowable concentrate)
- first authorised
- 2007-06-21
- authorised until
- 2026-12-31
- Field of activity
- Herbicide
- Hazard to bees
- no classification recorded
- Trial designation
- 10061-03681-H-0-SC;10061-03681-H-1-SC;10061-03681-H-2-SC
Active substances
| Active substance | English name | Content | Category | EU approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bifenox | bifenox | 0 GL | Wirkstoff | yes |
Holder and distribution
- Authorisation holder
- ADD
Authorised uses (7)
| Crop | Pest | Area of use | Use no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| winter soft wheat, winter barley, winter rye, winter triticale | annual dicotyledonous weeds | Outdoors | 024193-00/00-001 |
| grasses | purple deadnettle, henbit deadnettle, field violet | Outdoors Permit (minor use) | 024193-00/01-001 |
| winter oilseed rape | annual dicotyledonous weeds | Outdoors | 024193-00/02-001 |
| winter oilseed rape | annual dicotyledonous weeds | Outdoors | 024193-00/03-001 |
| grasses | purple deadnettle, henbit deadnettle, field violet | Outdoors Permit (minor use) | 024193-00/04-001 |
| ornamentals | deadnettle spec., field violet | Outdoors Permit (minor use) | 024193-00/09-001 |
| lawn | deadnettle spec., field violet | Outdoors Permit (minor use) | 024193-00/09-002 |
Conditions of use
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| NW468 | Fluids left over from application and their remains, products and their remains, empty containers and packaging, and cleansing and rinsing fluids must not be dumped in water. This also applies to indirect entry via the urban or agrarian drainage system and to rain-water and sewage canals. | – | – |
| SS110-1 | Protective gloves (plant protection) must be worn when handling the undiluted product. | – | – |
| SS2101 | Wear a protective suit against pesticides and sturdy shoes (e.g. rubber boots) when handling the undiluted product. | – | – |
Restrictions
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMH14 | Mode of Action Group (HRAC/WSSA-Code): 14 | – | – |
| SS206 | Working clothes (if no specific protective suit is required) and sturdy footwear (e.g. rubber boots) must be worn when applying/handling plant protection products. | – | – |
| NW262 | The product is toxic for algae. | – | – |
| NW264 | The product is toxic for fish and aquatic invertebrates. | – | – |
| NW265 | The product is toxic for higher aquatic plants. | – | – |
| SB001 | Avoid any unnecessary contact with the product. Misuse can lead to health damage. | – | – |
| SB005 | If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. | – | – |
| SB010 | Keep out of children's reach. | – | – |
| SB111 | Concerning the requirements for personal protective gear for handling the plant protection product the material safety data sheet and the instructions for use of the plant protection product as well as the guideline "Personal protective gear for handling plant protection prod-ucts" of the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (www.bvl.bund.de) must be observed. | – | – |
| SB166 | Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. | – | – |
| SF245-02 | It must be ensured that treated areas/crops may not be entered until the film of the plant protection product has dried. | – | – |
| WH952 | The indication identifying the mode of action must be assigned directly to each corresponding name of the active substance as supplementary information on the packaging and in the instructions for use. | – | – |
| VH358 | The content of 2,4-dichloroanisole in the technical active substance Bifenox may not exceed 6 g/kg. | – | – |
| VH357 | The content of 2,4-dichlorophenol in the technical active substance Bifenox may not exceed 3 g/kg. | – | – |
Notes
- The product is classified as non-hazardous to bees, even when the maximum application rate, or concentration if no application rate is stipulated, as stated for authorisation is applied. (B4)
- The product is classified as harmless for populations of the species Pardosa amentata and palustris (lycosid spiders).
- The product is classified as harmless for populations of the species Aleochara bilineata (staphylinid beetle).
- The product is classified as harmless for populations of the species Poecilus cupreus (ground beetle).
Hazard classification (GHS/CLP)
Signal word
- Warning
Hazard pictograms
- GHS09
Hazard statements
- Contains 1,2-benzisothiazole-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction.
- To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.
- Very toxic to aquatic life.
- Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
- Collect spillage.
- Dispose of contents/container to ...
Parallel imports with this reference product
| Product | Permit no. | Importer | valid until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starchem Bifenox | 008 | Star Chemicals doo | 2026-12-31 |
| CROP BIFENOX | 010 | Crop Chem GmbH | 2026-12-31 |
| RAAT Bifenox 480 SC | 012 | RAAT Agrochemical Trading | 2026-12-31 |
| Fox 480 SC | 015 | STAR Agro Handels GmbH | 2026-12-31 |
| Fox 480 SC | 016 | MENORA GmbH | 2026-12-31 |
| Fox 480 SC | 017 | MENORA GmbH | 2026-12-31 |
| CROP BIFENOX | 018 | Crop Chem GmbH | 2026-12-31 |
| Volpe 480SC | 019 | RUDNIKAGRO Sp. z o.o. | 2026-12-31 |
| Bifenox 480 | 020 | ALOA Handels GmbH | 2026-12-31 |
| Modown 4F | 021 | STAR Agro Handels GmbH | 2026-12-31 |
| Realchemie Bifenox | 001 | **Realchemie Trading B.V. [Hist.] | 2018-03-05 |
| Realchemie Bifenox | 002 | **Realchemie Trading B.V. [Hist.] | 2018-03-05 |
| Realchemie Bifenox | 003 | **Realchemie Trading B.V. [Hist.] | 2018-03-05 |
| Barretofox | 005 | **Holger Fege ASCM [Hist.] | 2019-03-31 |
| Realchemie Bifenox | 006 | **Realchemie Trading B.V. [Hist.] | 2018-03-05 |
| Fox 480 SC | 009 | Star Agro | 2017-08-31 |
| Fox 480 SC | 011 | STAR AGRO Deutschland GmbH | 2018-12-31 |
Further information
Data source: PSM-API · Data as of: 2026-08-05
Only the authorisation notice together with the product label and instructions for use is legally binding.