What's Happening?
The ISO 1750 Maintenance Agency has provisionally approved 'sulfindoflufen' as the common name for a new acaricide and insecticide developed by Jiangsu Shaanxi Sunger Road Bio-Science Co., Ltd. This approval, granted on August 16, 2025, is part of ISO's ongoing efforts to standardize pesticide names. Sulfindoflufen is chemically described as 2-[2-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)sulfinyl]phenyl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-1-one. Stakeholders are invited to submit objections by February 16, 2026, if they believe the name conflicts with existing trademarks.
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Why It's Important?
The provisional approval of sulfindoflufen as a common name is significant for the agricultural industry, as it ensures consistency in the naming of pesticides, facilitating international trade and regulatory compliance. This acaricide and insecticide could offer new solutions for pest management, potentially improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. The standardization process helps in reducing confusion and ensures that the name does not infringe on existing trademarks, maintaining the integrity of the ISO naming system.
What's Next?
Stakeholders have until February 16, 2026, to file any objections to the name 'sulfindoflufen'. If no objections are raised, the name will be officially included in the next edition of ISO 1750. This step is crucial for ensuring that the name does not conflict with existing trademarks and for maintaining the integrity of the ISO naming system. The agricultural community will be monitoring the performance of this acaricide and insecticide in various applications to assess its effectiveness and impact on pest management.
