Approval has been retained for the active ingredient dichlorvos and three dichlorvos-containing substances, with significant restrictions. Those restrictions for commercial use will be phased in over the next five years.

The first set of restrictions will come into effect on 15 March 2016. Submissions on the proposal were made by Market Access Solutionz on behalf of the Asparagus Council, New Zealand Buttercup Squash Council, Persimmon Industry Council, Tomatoes NZ and Vegetables NZ.

The final decision document is available here.