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Feralla®, New Active Ingredient for Mollusc Control, Gains EU Approval
ADAMA Ltd. (SZSE: 000553), a leading global crop protection company, announced today that its novel, in-licensed active ingredient Feralla® has been approved in the European Union. At its March 2025 meeting, the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCoPAFF) unanimously voted to approve Feralla® as a low-risk active substance. This approval marks a significant milestone on the path to launching Feralla®-based end-use products in the EU.
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