103In that regard, despite the fact, as the Commission states, that the diflubenzuron renewal procedure was subject to a precise timetable (it having to be closed by 31 December 2018 at the latest, that being the date the initial approval of diflubenzuron was to expire) it must be noted that, in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation No 1107/2009, where, for reasons beyond the applicant’s control, it appears that the approval is likely to expire before a decision has been taken on renewal, the Commission is to adopt a decision extending the approval period until the end of the renewal procedure.
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