FMC Corporation obtains registration in Great Britain for Fundatis® herbicide powered by Isoflex® active

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FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) has secured registration for Fundatis® herbicide in Great Britain for winter wheat and winter barley applications. The herbicide, powered by Isoflex® active, is classified as a Group 13 herbicide by HRAC and combines two previously unavailable active ingredients in Great Britain.

Fundatis® herbicide effectively controls key annual grass weeds like Blackgrass and Italian Ryegrass, along with broadleaf weeds such as Groundsel and Speedwell. The product will be available during the fall growing season in Great Britain. Isoflex® active has already been registered in several countries including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, and China, with a pending application in the European Union.

Positive

• Registration approval in Great Britain expands market presence
• Product offers new solution for herbicide resistance management
• Effective control of key grass and broadleaf weeds
• Already successfully registered in multiple major agricultural markets

Negative

• Pending regulatory approval in European Union creates market uncertainty
• Limited to specific crop applications (winter wheat and winter barley)

PHILADELPHIA, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), a leading global agricultural sciences company, today announced it has received registration for Fundatis^® herbicide powered by Isoflex^® active in Great Britain for use in winter wheat and winter barley. Isoflex^® active is a novel herbicide when used in cereals and is classified by the Herbicide Resistance Action Committee (HRAC) as a Group 13 herbicide. Fundatis^® herbicide provides growers with a new tool to help manage herbicide resistance across a wide range of agronomic practices.

"Fundatis^® herbicide introduces a new solution featuring two active ingredients previously unavailable in Great Britain," said Sebastià Pons, vice president, president FMC EMEA. "This registration underscores FMC's commitment and dedication to bringing innovative crop protection technologies to growers. By providing growers with solutions to overcome resistance challenges, they are empowered to enhance their farming practices and achieve greater success." 

Fundatis^® herbicide combines FMC's innovative molecule Isoflex^® active with beflubutamid, providing growers with a new tool for resistance management. Fundatis^® herbicide provides a strong foundation as part of an integrated weed management program, effectively contributing to the control of key annual grass weeds, including Blackgrass (Alopecurus myosuroides) and Italian Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum). It also offers control of key broadleaf weeds such as Groundsel (Senecio vulgaris) and Speedwell (Veronica spp.). Fundatis^® herbicide will be available to growers during the fall growing season in Great Britain.

The registration in Great Britain marks another significant regulatory approval for FMC and Isoflex^® active, which has already been registered and commercialized in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Pakistan, Uruguay and India. FMC has also submitted a regulatory application for Isoflex^® active in the European Union.

Products containing Isoflex^® active have exhibited pre-plant, pre-emergence and early post-emergence selectivity in major crops across the globe, including canola, cereals, oilseed rape and pulses. Research on the use of Isoflex^® active in additional crops and segments is ongoing.

To learn more about Isoflex^® active, please visit FMC.com/isoflexactive.

About FMC
FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers and crop advisers to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn^®.

FMC, Isoflex and Fundatis are trademarks of FMC Corporation and/or an affiliate. Always read and follow all label directions, restrictions and precautions for use. Products listed here may not be registered for sale or use in all states, countries or jurisdictions.

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FAQ

What crops can FMC's Fundatis herbicide be used on in Great Britain?

Fundatis herbicide is registered for use on winter wheat and winter barley in Great Britain.

When will Fundatis herbicide be available to farmers in Great Britain?

Fundatis herbicide will be available to growers during the fall growing season in Great Britain.

What types of weeds does FMC's Fundatis herbicide control?

Fundatis herbicide controls grass weeds like Blackgrass and Italian Ryegrass, and broadleaf weeds including Groundsel and Speedwell.

In which countries is FMC's Isoflex active already registered?

Isoflex active is registered in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Pakistan, Uruguay, and India.

What is the HRAC classification of FMC's Isoflex active herbicide?

Isoflex active is classified as a Group 13 herbicide by the Herbicide Resistance Action Committee (HRAC).